The Testament Of Ann Lee

A bold, immersive reimagining of Shaker musical tradition, Academy Award-winning composerDaniel Blumberg’sscore forMona Fastvold’sThe Testament of Ann Leepresents radical reinterpretations of traditional hymns with original compositions shaped directly on set. Developed in deep collaboration with Fastvold, the music grew alongside the film’s choreography and performances, drawing on the physicality and ecstatic vocal practices of Shaker worship.Blumberg assembled nearly 100 singers, including extreme vocal improvisersMaggie Nicols,Phil Minton,Shelley Hirsch,Freya Edmondesalongside a cast of untrained voices – to create a wordless cacophony of vocal textures that mirrors the Shakers’ ecstatic spiritual practices. This vocal landscape intertwines with tuned percussion, spectral bell tones, celeste, and an ensemble of experimental string players, forming a sonic world that is both elemental and deeply spiritual. The soundtrack includes ten reimagined Shaker hymns performed by the cast, plus three original songs, including end‑credits song ‘Clothed by the Sun’ performed as a duet by Blumberg andAmanda Seyfried.The double vinyl edition comes housed in a gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves, designed byThe Testament of Ann Leetitle designerSebastian Pardoin close collaboration with Daniel Blumberg.