Octopus Project's Music for Sasquatch Sunrise: Instrumentation & Collaboration

In a recent video from the YouTube channel GoldDerby, The Octopus Project discussed their score for the film "Sasquatch Sunset." The Austin-based band is known for their unique blend of electronic and organic sounds, and their score for "Sasquatch Sunset" is no exception. When asked about their approach to the music, the band shared that they started with lighter themes but were drawn into the characters and setting of the film, resulting in a heavier and more epic tone. They used a variety of unusual instrumentation, including field recordings and slowed-down samples of everyday objects. One of the standout tracks from the score is "New Horizon," which blends ethereal synth ambiance with melodic acoustic reverie. The band shared that they take inspiration from the use of both synthesizer and guitar music in the films of Werner Herzog. The score also features the vocals of Riley Keough, Elvis Presley's granddaughter, who provides grunting Sasquatch sounds for the film. The band shared that they found it hilarious to edit a version of the song consisting solely of her grunts, and it was well-received by both the directors and Keough herself. I am always excited to see new and unique representations of Sasquatch in media. The Octopus Project's score for "Sasquatch Sunset" is a fascinating blend of the organic and the electronic, and I am eager to see how it adds to the film's story and setting. I encourage all Bigfoot enthusiasts to check out the video and the film for themselves.