Oliver Coates - The History of Sound Sylvan Esso and Florence

and Florence

A fascinating document of a wildly inventive era defined by experimentation rather than any single sound

and was briefly censored by the French authorities

Melody Gardot

Oliver Coates - The History of Sound Sylvan Esso and FlorenceOliver Coates releases the soundtrack to The History of Sound, Oliver Hermanus' acclaimed romantic drama starring Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor. Blending folk songs, chamber and orchestral music, electronics and field recordings, the score reflects the film's exploration of love, loss and the lasting power of sound. Coates favours spontaneous vocal performances and imperfect acoustic textures, creating an intimate soundtrack that captures the warmth,