1-1: Haywood Ranch (2:55) 1-2: The Muybridge Clip (3:34) 1-3: La Vie C'est Chouette (2:43) 1-4: Jupiter's Claim (1:43) 1-5: Brother Sister Walk (1:18) 1-6: Walk On By (2:54) 1-7: Growing Up Haywood (1:29) 1-8: This Is The Lost Generation (3:34) 1-9: Not Good (2:00) 1-10: What's A Bad Miracle (1:32) 1-11: The Oprah Shot (1:51) 1-12: Ancient Aliens (2:08) 1-13: Park Kids Prank Haywood (1:08) 1-14: It's In The Cloud (2:37) 1-15: Holy Sh*t It's Real (2:09) 1-16: Progressive Anxiety (3:02) 1-17: The Star Lasso Expeeerrriii... (0:35) 1-18: Arena Attack (1:23) 1-19: Sunglasses At Night (Jean Jacket Mix) (4:38) 2-1: Blood Rain (1:47) 2-2: The Unaccounted For (2:36) 2-3: Preparing The Trap (2:41) 2-4: Purple People Reader (1:35) 2-5: Exuma, The Obeah Man (6:12) 2-6: Man Down (6:02) 2-7: WTF Is That (1:13) 2-8: The Run (Urban Legends) (1:42) 2-9: Abduction (1:58) 2-10: Havoc (0:46) 2-11: Em & Angel Fly (2:20) 2-12: A Hero Falls (2:47) 2-13: Pursuit (1:49) 2-14: Winkin' Well (3:42) 2-15: Nope (2:31)
Description:
"Nope" is an atmospheric CD release featuring the original motion picture score composed by Michael Abels for Jordan Peele's acclaimed horror-sci-fi film. Abels' music for "Nope" blends ominous orchestral textures, eerie sound design, Western-inspired motifs and moments of lyrical beauty, perfectly underscoring the movie's tension, mystery and spectacle. The score moves from quietly unsettling passages to explosive, large-scale cues that mirror the film's escalating sense of dread, making this CD not just a companion to the movie, but a gripping standalone listening experience for fans of modern film music and sophisticated genre soundtracks.
As a composer, Michael Abels is best known for his celebrated collaborations with director Jordan Peele. He gained international recognition for his groundbreaking scores to "Get Out" and "Us", both widely praised for their inventive blend of classical, choral, and experimental elements with African-American musical traditions. Abels has been honored with multiple major award nominations and wins in the film-music world and is regarded as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary screen composition. Beyond his work with Peele, he composes concert music and works for orchestra and choir that are performed by leading ensembles worldwide.
The CD format offers a high-quality, collectible way to experience the full "Nope" score in sequence, including quieter atmospheric cues and climactic highlights that may pass fleetingly in the film. It appeals to soundtrack collectors, horror and sci-fi fans, and anyone who appreciates cinematic, narrative-driven composition with strong thematic writing and rich orchestration. The carefully sequenced tracklist (not detailed here) is designed to recreate the film's emotional arc, allowing listeners to relive its most intense and haunting moments purely through sound.
Waxwork is a specialist label renowned for its premium soundtrack and score releases, especially in the realms of horror, cult cinema and genre film. Their editions are known for meticulous audio mastering, strong attention to detail and a deep respect for the original works. While much of their catalog focuses on deluxe vinyl, they also issue high-quality CD editions aimed at collectors who value faithful sound reproduction and curated genre music. With "Nope", Waxwork continues its tradition of highlighting distinctive, artistically ambitious film scores and presenting them in editions tailored to enthusiasts and audiophiles.