Will Butler - Stereophonic LP (Original Cast Recording) (Clear Vinyl, Limited Edition, 180 Gram Vinyl) (Preorder: Ships October 18, 2024)
Will Butler - Stereophonic LP (Original Cast Recording) (Clear Vinyl, Limited Edition, 180 Gram Vinyl) (Preorder: Ships October 18, 2024)
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*Please note: This title will ship on or around its release date of October 18, 2024. Date and availability is subject to change. We cannot guarantee the coloring of the vinyl will be identical to the mock-up. We will ship all items in your order when the last title is released and available – so if you would like anything else on your order shipped separately, please place separate orders. Thank you.
Will Butler, known for his work with Arcade Fire, has composed the original score for the Broadway play Stereophonic. The play, set in the 1970s, explores the dynamics of a rock band on the brink of success or collapse. Butler's score authentically captures the era, using period-specific instruments and recording techniques to evoke the raw energy of 1970s rock. His compositions range from high-energy anthems to introspective pieces, enhancing the emotional depth of the narrative. Critics have praised Butler's work for it's authenticity and emotional impact, noting how it drives the story and deepens audience connection. He recorded the parts with the original cast from Stereophonic, including Will Brill, Andrew R. Butler, Juliana Canfield, Eli Gelb, Tom Pecinka, Sarah Pidgeon, and Chris Stack.
The production received acclaim from critics and no less than 13 nominations at the 77th Tony Awards, taking home five, including Best New Play. Stereophonic now holds the record for the most Tony nominations by a play. Stereophonic is available as a limited edition of 750 copies on crystal clear vinyl and includes an insert.