This soundtrack captures the sonic landscape of the Ken Burns documentary series of the same name, translating the conflict's gravity into ambient electronic textures. The score avoids overt musicality in favor of atmospheric sound design that underscores the documentary's raw emotional impact.
- The score was released on CD and digitally on September 15, 2017, by The Null Corporation. It features 14 tracks of instrumental music.
- Reznor and Ross were nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Documentary Series or Special for their work on "The Vietnam War."
- The release was made available on vinyl in 2018.
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are a GRAMMY-winning American film score composing duo, known for their work in industrial rock and electronic music. They have been composing together since 2010, lending their signature sound to a variety of critically acclaimed films.
Tracklist
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