Sven Libaek: Inner Space (180g) Vinyl LP

The granddaddy of all underwater music records is here! Sven Libaek’s original TV soundtrack to Ron and Val Taylor’s Inner Space is mostly known for being used by Wes Anderson for The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. It definitely struck me when I first heard it. Libaek was a library music composer who’s music is warm, gentle and jazzy but still a touch weird. There’s plenty of room for experimentation in his compositions. Ron and Val Taylor were the most experienced researchers in their field, sharks. They took particular interest in great white sharks and were tapped by Steven Spielberg to film the live shark sequences for Jaws. Deluxe gatefold 180 gram vinyl collectors edition. Remastered from the original master tapes.

• music label: Votary Records 2012

reviewed by Seor Sueo Latino 02/2013