Fallout's Vinyl Soundtrack Is Coming, And We Spoke to Composer Ramin Djawadi About It
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Before you leave the Vault and head to the Wasteland, you’d better pack the essentials. Water, weapons, Pip-Boy, and of course a vinyl copy of the original soundtrack to Fallout.
io9 is excited to exclusively announce that Lakeshore Records is releasing the vinyl to Prime Video’s hit show, Fallout, on June 11 and pre-orders are available now for $30. Featuring the music of the legendary composer Ramin Djawadi (Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Westworld, Iron Man, Eternals, Pacific Rim, etc.) it’s a 2 x LP on opaque yellow and opaque blue vinyl with gatefold sleeve and color inserts.
You can see a piece of the cover above, but in the slideshow, we’ve got more images both inside and out, as well as a few questions with Djawadi about working on the show.
The full package
Here’s everything that comes in the vinyl which is now up for pre-order. However, it sells out on pre-order there quickly, so check other retailers next week. Now, we’ll get closer on them all.
The cover and Q1
Germain Lussier, io9: Fallout is a game with a very specific tone, blending kitch and sci-fi with all manner of other things. It’s also known better for its licensed music than score. How did you go about using all of that to make something that feels unique, new, but also “Fallout?”
Ramin Djawadi: We have three main characters in Fallout that are completely different. I had to create themes for each one that represent their characters and follow their story arcs. Having the licensed songs automatically connects us to the Fallout universe, giving me the freedom to explore new sounds with the character themes.
The interior gatefold
Pulling out the vinyl and Q2
io9: Fallout reunites you with the Westworld team of Jonah Nolan and Lisa Joy. How did having that previous working relationship impact this one?
Djawadi: I love working with Jonah and Lisa. There is a level of comfort and trust that can only develop over time. Working on so many projects over the course of years has built a strong foundation for creative collaboration upon which we could create the score for Fallout.
All vinyl
Close-ups and Q3
io9: After this, but also Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Westworld, and more, you’re the go-to guy in terms of big sci-fi/fantasy on TV. Does your impressive resume add any additional pressure at this point and how do you think your work has progressed over that time?
Djawadi: I put a lot of pressure on myself to always try and create something unique and fitting for each project.
The credits
The inserts: Lucy
The inserts: Maximus
The inserts: The Ghoul
