Decca Records has released the original song The Better Part of Bravery from LAIKA Studios’ animated feature Wildwood. The track written by Colin Meloy and performed by The Decemberists is now available to stream/download on all major digital music services, including Amazon. Also listen to the song after the jump. As previously reported, the full soundtrack album featuring the song and Dario Marianelli’s original score will be released this Friday, October 23 (visit Amazon to pre-order the digital, CD and vinyl edition). Also click here to check out the project’s music team credits and listen to a first score track below. Wildwood is directed by Travis Knight and stars Carey Mulligan, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Awkwafina, Angela Bassett, Mahershala Ali, Amandla Stenberg, Tom Waits, Charlie Day, Jake Johnson, Jemaine Clement, Tantoo Cardinal Maya Erskine and Richard E. Grant. The animated movie will be released in theaters nationwide on October 23 by Fathom Entertainment.
The Decemberists’ Original Song ‘The Better Part of Bravery’ from LAIKA’s ‘Wildwood’ Released
Posted: October 20, 2026 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: LAIKA, The Decemberists, Travis Knight, Wildwood
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