Highlights
- Mondo releases Westworld: Season 4 soundtrack on vinyl, offering solace to fans of canceled series.
- Collection includes all 34 tracks by composer Ramin Djawadi and unique covers of popular songs.
- Limited to 3,000 units, fans can purchase vinyl set on Mondo's official site to remember the show.
Collectible and record retailer Mondo has just released a bittersweet collection for those looking to get one last taste of the beloved yet abruptly canceled Westworld. It won't reverse the still baffling decision to remove the series from Max, but it's sure to offer a bit of solace to those who just want to immerse themselves back in that dystopian world.
Mondo has partnered with Watertower Music to now present Westworld: Season 4, the final entry in the Westworld soundtrack to be released on vinyl. While this isn't the first release of the soundtrack itself, it is the first one that can be popped into one of those shiny record players fans got from a thrift store, from an overpriced high-end tech shop, or from grandma. Maybe this will be the perfect respite for those, like Westworld's own James Marsden, who still aren't ready to let it go.
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The collection, which is available on Mondo's official site, includes all 34 of composer Ramin Djawadi's tracks from the unintended final season of Westworld pressed into 3 very pretty-looking records along with plenty of liner notes. It even includes a case to house all 4 vinyl soundtracks in the collection for those who wish to collect them all (or already have). At $60 USD, it's up to the buyer whether or not they consider it worthwhile. But for collectors, this seems like a no-brainer.
Along with Djawadi's memorable Westworld theme, the collection also features his always-addictive covers of popular music. Unlike shows like The Last of Us which use original recordings of songs, this includes Djawadi's versions of "The Day the World Went Away" by Nine Inch Nails, Lana Del Rey's "Video Games," Billie Eilish hit "Bad Guy," Metallica's iconic "Enter Sandman," "Pink + White" by Frank Ocean, "Perfect Day" of Lou Reed fame, and "Pyramid Song" originally performed by Radiohead. Much like Djawadi's string-centric cover of "Paint It Black" by The Rolling Stones from earlier in the series, these are definitely worth putting on repeat.
"It's been a true pleasure to see fans of Westworld connect with both the piano covers and original compositions used in the series," Djawadi said of the soundtrack and its reception over the years. It's not difficult to see why people would latch on to it so easily. The Iranian-German composer has contributed enough legendary soundtracks and themes to make anybody short of John Williams jealous, with Djawadi's scores for shows like Person of Interest and movies like Iron Man standing the test of time and remaining solidly wedged in the minds of millions as the most exquisite of earworms. Remember "The Rains of Castamere" from Game of Thrones? All him. Series creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy clearly knew what they had with him as well, as Nolan explained.
"As Westworld came together, Lisa and I knew that we wanted to take enormous risks with the narrative of the show, tossing the audience into the deep end with our story. And we were able to take those risks, knowing that, in addition to our incredible cast, we were collaborating with Ramin Djawadi, an artist whose ability to translate even the most nuanced narrative idea into music is peerless."
Those interested can head on over to Mondo to order their copy of Westworld: Season 4 on vinyl along with the previous 3 if they're so inclined and so flush with cash. But be warned, Mondo says this exclusive pressing is limited to 3,000 units. So anybody who wants to more vividly remember one of 2022's most tragic TV cancelations may want to hurry.
The Westworld: Season 4 vinyl is available for purchase on Mondo. Those looking to watch the Westworld series itself will, unfortunately, have to shell out for the Blu-ray on Amazon or digitally.
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