If you’ve pored over Paul Thomas Anderson‘s filmography countless times and are looking for a new way to experience some of his best scenes, an unexpected avenue has now arrived. The Brooklyn-based band Colburn Sound Express have taken eight of his most memorable monologues, all the way up to Inherent Vice, and turned them into songs.
The band, made up of Matt Ward, Byron Gray, Ross Brunetti, and Andrew Brinkman, take on quite a range of styles in the songs, from the electronic-infused “I Drink Your Milkshake” to the 90’s rock-esque “Big Bright Shining Star” from Boogie Nights to the playful closer “I Am Many Things” from The Master. For what could’ve been a throwaway side project, it’s enjoyable enough to actually be worth a listen for any fan.
Check out the full album below (via AV Club) as PTA’s latest film, Junun, is now available to watch (and considering the lack of monologues in it, don’t expect an expanded addition of the album any time soon.)
What do you think of the album?