{"product_id":"boy-harsher-the-runner-ost-lp","title":"Boy Harsher - The Runner (OST) [LP]","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormat: LP\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCatalogue No.: NUDE18LP \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarcode: 4250506842192 \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRelease Date: 21 Jan 2022\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGenre: Soundtrack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoth black and coloured LPs are pressed on 140g and come with an insert sheet. The LPX version is pressed on crystal clear vinyl and is an indies exclusive format. This LPX version is limited to 1500 units worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoy Harsher’s latest release, ‘The Runner (Original Soundtrack)’, is an exorcism.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAugustus Muller and Jae Matthews’ fifth release entitled ‘The Runner (Original Soundtrack)’ is not a traditional album. Rather, it is the soundtrack to a short film, also entitled ‘The Runner’. The film, written, produced, and directed by the duo, is a searching horror film, attached to a meta-style “documentary” about Boy Harsher’s recording process. The album includes several distinct components: cinematic arrangements, vocal features, and of course classic Boy Harsher dark pop.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoth the album and short film will be released in January 2022.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLast year, in the midst of the obvious chaos (the global pandemic), but additionally with Jae’s MS diagnosis, Augustus started working on moody, cinematic sketches. It was uncertain what these pieces would become, other than catharsis. In Jae’s period of convalescence, she kept thinking about this sinister character: a woman running through the woods. Together, they developed this idea further into a film. They were unable to tour, a drastic (and isolating) shift in their career, and making ‘club music’ did not feel right. But there was so much they needed to get out. The next Boy Harsher release would be a reconciliation of this time. The album processes feelings of universal anxiety and the confrontation of at home illness. A necessary expulsion during a time of unrest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe album opens with “Tower”. The only track on ‘The Runner (Original Soundtrack)’ that Boy Harsher has previously played live, but never recorded. The song is an incantation, with its pulsing synth and Jae’s begging vocals. A spell about desire and impending destruction. Jae asks 'But are you honest? Do you trust? You trust in me?' Questions answered by her desperate yells. It starts both the film and the soundtrack with a heavy presence.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTwo songs on ‘The Runner (Original Soundtrack)’ feature vocalists other than Jae Matthews. He allows a distinct sound for both vocalists and really leans into the possibility of divergent genres. “Machina”, is a HI-NRG homage, performed by Mariana Saldaña of Boan, and “Autonomy” a new wave tribute, performed by Cooper B. Handy of Lucy. Augustus Muller fully embraces the soundtrack ethos, by creating fictional ‘bands’ to generate additional content.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e‘The Runner (Original Soundtrack)’ is exactly what’s in the name: a soundtrack. At first the shape of the release was nebulous - yet once realized the album is dynamic. It serves as the story of the running figure and her musical accompaniment. Those expecting a traditional release will be surprised, but not disappointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTRACKLISTING:\u003cbr\u003eLP\u003cbr\u003eA1. Tower\u003cbr\u003eA2. Give Me a Reason\u003cbr\u003eA3. Autonomy (Feat. Lucy - Cooper B. Handy)\u003cbr\u003eA4. The Ride Home\u003cbr\u003eB1. Escape\u003cbr\u003eB2. Machina (Feat. Ms. BOAN - Mariana Saldaña)\u003cbr\u003eB3. Untitled (Piano)\u003cbr\u003eB4. I Understand\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nude Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41105317494940,"sku":"NUDE18LP","price":20.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/products\/1_0ef3dcf6-f56a-433d-92e1-a7dc43732ba0.jpg?v=1634710129","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/boy-harsher-the-runner-ost-lp","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}