Earthsongs Records has released a soundtrack album for the Norwegian/Danish comedy drama A Happy Day. The album features the film’s original music composed by Anthony Lledo ( A Taste of Hunger, Frostbite The Purity of Vengeance, Face to Face). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download here, where you can also check out audio samples. Check out the composer’s first track (The Mountain) below. A Happy Day is written and directed by Hisham Zaman and stars Salah Qadi, Ravand Ali Taha, Sarah Aman Mentzoni, Mohamed Salah, Hilde Skovdahl and Aryan Pezeshki. The movie revolves around a group of three teenage friends who longing to escape a Norwegian center for young asylum seekers. The dramedy premiered at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival and opened in Norwegian theaters last month. No word yet on a domestic distribution deal.
Here’s the track list of the album:
1. The Mountain (1:20)
2. Dear Ingvild (0:56)
3. Amel Leaves (0:35)
4. The Bridge (0:26)
5. Reindeer in Hamid’s Room (1:00)
6. Grief (0:46)
7. Aida Arrives (0:57)
8. Aida Tells Her Story (1:28)
9. Meditating (1:41)
10. Changing Hair (1:00)
11. Hamid in Girls’ Shower (0:47)
12. Crossing the Ice (2:36)
13. A Walk On the Ice (1:04)
14. Aras Leaving Ingvild (1:00)
15. Aras and Ismail Escape (1:12)
16. Hamid and Aida (1:53)
17. Hamid’s Dream (0:43)
18. I Think I’m in Love (1:14)
19. The Tunnel (0:52)
20. Paradise (1:23)
21. Aida Returns in Dream (1:34)