The track list of the soundtrack of Moonrise Kingdom, the upcoming drama comedy movie directed by Wes Anderson, has been revealed:

Moonrise Kingdom Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
1. “The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34: Themes A-F” – Leonard Bernstein & the New York Philharmonic 2. “Camp Ivanhoe Cadence Medley” – Peter Jarvis and His Drum Corps 3. “‘Playful Pizzicato’ from Simple Symphony, Op. 4″ – English Chamber Orchestra, Benjamin Britten 4. “Kaw-Liga” – Hank Williams 5. “Noye’s Fludde, Op. 59: ‘Noye, Noye, Take Thou Thy Company’” – Trevor Anthony, Owen Brannigan, David Pinto, Darian Angadi, Stephen Alexander, Caroline Clack, Marie-Therese Pinto, Eileen O’Donovan, Chorus of Animals, English Opera Group Orchestra, Merlin Channon, Norman Del Mar 6. “The Heroic Weather-Conditions of the Universe, Part 1: A Veiled Mist” – Alexandre Desplat 7. “The Heroic Weather-Conditions of the Universe, Part 2: Smoke/Fire” – Alexandre Desplat 8. “The Heroic Weather-Conditions of the Universe, Part 3: The Salt Air” – Alexandre Desplat 9. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act 2: ‘On the Ground, Sleep Sound’” – Choir of Downside School, Purley, Emanuel School Wandsworth, Boys’ Choir, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten 10. “Long Gone Lonesome Blues” – Hank Williams 11. “Le Carnaval des Animaux: ‘Volière’” – Leonard Bernstein & the New York Philharmonic 12. “Le Temps de l’Amour” – Françoise Hardy 13. “An die Musik” – Alexandra Rubner, Christopher Manien 14. “Ramblin’ Man” – Hank Williams 15. “Songs From Friday Afternoons, Op. 7: ‘Old Abram Brown’” – Choir of Downside School, Purley, Viola Tunnard, Benjamin Britten 16. “The Heroic Weather-Conditions of the Universe Parts 4-6: Thunder, Lightning, and Rain” – Alexandre Desplat 17. “Noye’s Fludde, Op. 59: ‘The Spacious Firmament on High’” – David Pinto, Darian Angadi, Stephen Alexander, Owen Brannigan, Sheila Rex, Caroline Clack, Marie-Therese Pinto, Eileen O’Donovan, Patricia Garrod, Margaret Hawes, Kathleen Petch, Gillian Saunders, Trevor Anthony, Chorus of Animals, English Opera Group Orchestra, Merlin Channon, Norman Del Mar 18. “Noye’s Fludde, Op. 59: ‘Noye, Take Thy Wife Anone’” – Trevor Anthony, Chorus of Animals, Sheila Rex, David Pinto, Darian Angadi, Stephen Alexander, English Opera Group Orchestra, Merlin Channon, Norman Del Mar 19. “The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 Fugue: Allegro Motto” – Leonard Bernstein & The New York Philharmonic 20. “Songs From Friday Afternoons, Op. 7: ‘Cuckoo!’” – Choir of Downside School, Purley, Viola Tunnard, Benjamin Britten 21. “The Heroic Weather-Conditions of the Universe, Part 7: After The Storm” – Alexandre Desplat

As in all of Anderson’s previous films, music is an essential element and once again it is used to masterful effect. This soundtrack promises to be one of this year’s most interesting and compelling releases.

The soundtrack will be released on May 22, 2012 by ABKCO Records. You may pre-order via Amazon.

Update – Listen to samples of the songs below: Continue reading »