Published
Tue, May 9, 2023, 08:00
- The score, from London producer Kwes, also features Sampha and Tirzah.
Warp Records is releasing the original soundtrack to British romcom Rye Lane.
Out on November 3rd, Rye Lane (Original Score) is by London producer Kwes, and includes guest features from Sampha and Tirzah. A six-track sampler, Rye Lane (Suite), was released last Thursday, May 4th.
"When it came to creating the score, I was particularly heavily leaning into the vibrant colour of the picture, the primarily fast but differing paces of the film and script as a whole and of course South London, where it's set," said Kwes. "I was also thinking about late teenagehood/early adulthood and all its awkwardness and intensity of emotions. So it's heavily syncopated in a lot of places, ramshackle but luxurious in texture. But then in parts it's also very ethereal, detuned and dreamlike, particularly in moments where the bond between Yas and Dom starts to grow and grow."
Released in March to critical acclaim, Rye Lane is a contemporary romcom that follows Dom (David Jonsson) and Yas (former RA staffer Vivian Oparah, AKA experimental producer Bunny) whose paths collide at the least opportune time. It can be streamed now on Disney+.
A longtime Warp signee, Kwes released his debut album, Ilp., on the label in 2013. He's also worked with the likes of Damon Albarn, Solange, Pusha T and Black Coffee.
Listen to "Open Up feat. Sampha & Tirzah," and watch the Rye Lane trailer.
Tracklist
01. Intro / Toilet
02. Mouths
03. Nathan Armstrong / Dom Buys Photo
04. Traffic Lights (Part 1 & 2)
05. Yas & Dom / Seesaw
06. Dom's Flashback / Spilt Popcorn
07. Sweet Thing
08. Chemistry / Happy Dom
09. Rollerblades (Rye Lane Version)
10. Brockwell Park (Walled Garden)
11. I Haven't Decided Yet / Skyline From Brockwell
12. Yas' Flashback / Basic / Spilt Hummus
13. Mischief (Part 1 & 2)
14. BBQ Raid / What Have You Done? / Panic
15. Smooch / Moped
16. Jules Raid
17. Argue
18. Reminiscing
19. Fallout
20. LGOYH (Let Go Of Your Hurt) feat. Tirzah & Sampha
21. Moving Forward (Original Percussion Mix)
22. Wave At Boats
23. Open Up feat. Sampha & Tirzah
Warp Records will release Rye Lane (Original Score) on November 3rd, 2023.
