Mondo Will Release The ‘Kubo And The Two Strings’ Soundtrack On Vinyl
Sadly, Laika’sKubo and the Two Stringscame in fourth place at the box office this past weekend. It’s the Portland-based company’s lowest-grossing opening weekend to date, which is a shame. The beautiful, elegant and often moving stop-motion / CG hybrid may not have immediately caught on with moviegoers, but the film already has its fans, and some of those fans may want to get their hands on theKubo and the Two Stringssoundtrack on Vinyl. Thanks to Mondotees, they’ll soon be able to do so.
Below, learn more about theKubo and the Two Stringsvinyl release.
Mondotees last put outKubo and the Two StringscomposerDario Marianelli’sThe Boxtrollsscore, in addition to Loch Lomond’s songs from the film, including their lovely cover song of “Little Boxes” heard during the end credits. The song played duringKubo and the Two Strings' closing credits —Regina Spektor’s soulful cover ofGeorge Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” — is a part of Mondo’s 2XLP set. Marianelli’sKubo and the Two Stringsscore will be available to purchase on vinyl this Wednesday.
Here’s the press release Mondo sent out, including the price ($30) and credits:
Mondo is proud to present the soundtrack to Laika’s fourth animated feature, Kubo and the Two Strings. Composed by Dario Marianelli (The Boxtrolls), and featuring an incredible cover of George Harrison’s classic “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” by the inimitable Regina Spektor.
Kubo continues the masterful legacy of Laika Animation Studio’s filmography: incredible visuals and craft, and equally powerful soundtracks. The film is Dario’s second time composing for the studio, this time dabbling in Japanese instrumentation to bring our titular hero’s journey to life.
Kubo and the Two Stringsisn’t the only LAIKA title Mondo has got covered this month. They’re also selling a re-pressing ofBruno Coulais’Coralinescore with new packaging and disc color. The soundtrack also includes They Might Be Giants' “Our Father Song” (“Making up a song aboutCorrrrraline!").
Here’s the new cover and specs:
Mondo is proud to reissue the soundtrack to Laika’s 2009 feature length debut, the stop-motion animated masterpiece Coraline.
The soundtrack to Coraline is as haunting as it is whimsical. With the help Budapest Orchestra and Choir behind him, composer Bruno Coulais captures the dark child-like imagination of the titular protagonist with menace and aplomb.
You’re able to purchase all of the soundtracks from Laika’s films at Mondo’sofficial website. The company releasedJon Brion’sParaNormanscore on vinyl, and any fan of that movie and Jon Brion should own it. It’s one of the four distinct, evocative scores from Laika’s filmography.
Kubo and the Two Stringsis nowin theaters.
