According to details tied to the film’s release, the soundtrack is built around traditional folk songs, early recordings, and period-authentic performances rather than modern needle drops. Many of the tracks come from American folk traditions of the early 20th century, matching the film’s setting and its focus on memory, sound, and preservation. These are songs that would have been sung, recorded, or passed down orally during the era portrayed on screen.
What this really means is that the music isn’t there to grab attention. It’s there to ground the story. The soundtrack leans on archival recordings and simple arrangements, reinforcing the idea of sound as something fragile and personal. Instead of a commercial-style playlist, the selections feel like historical artifacts, echoing the characters’ relationship with recording technology and shared musical heritage.
The result is a soundtrack that functions as part of the narrative itself, quietly shaping the mood and reinforcing the film’s themes without drawing focus away from the story.