album · August 5, 2016
Kubo and the Two Strings – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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Dario Marianelli’s score for Laika’s 2016 fantasy film Kubo and the Two Strings is a rich tapestry of thematic material, with the composer’s signature blend of orchestral and percussive elements. The album features the main theme "Kubo Goes to Town" and "Story Song" performed by Hollywood Records artist Regina Spektor.
- The soundtrack was released on August 5, 2016, by Warner Records.
- The score features prominent use of the Japanese shakuhachi flute, reflecting the film's setting.
- The album was nominated for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media at the 2017 Grammy Awards.
Dario Marianelli is an Italian composer known for his film scores. He won an Academy Award for Best Original Score for the 2007 film Atonement.
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