The soundtrack for the HBO Original Series Betty is now available from Milan Records. Starring Dede Lovelace, Moonbear, Nina Moran, Ajani Russell, and Rachelle Vinberg, Betty follows a diverse group of young women navigating their lives through the predominantly male-oriented world of skateboarding, set against the backdrop of New York City.
The soundtrack for Betty was composed by Aska Matsumiya, who is a LA based Japanese composer and producer who has excelled across Film, Television, Advertising and music production. Aska provided the score for the Amazon feature film, “I’m Your Woman” for director Julia Hart. In addition, she partnered with A24 and acclaimed director Kogonada on his film “After Yang”, collaborating with composer Ryuichi Sakamoto starring Colin Farrell.
Of the soundtrack, composer Aska Matsumiya says:
“Writing the music for Betty allowed me to be in touch with a side of myself that remains youthful and raw and spontaneous. It was really so much fun and I tried to let that momentum carry the music.”
Wow, Matsumiya wasn’t kidding when she talked about getting in touch with her youthful, raw, and spontaneous side. The soundtrack for Betty is ALL of these things wrapped up together and it is pure joy to listen to. The melody is bouncing, alive, and just seems to dart from place to place. I don’t know why this surprised me, considering Betty is set in the world of skateboarding, this type of music is the perfect way to express that world where gravity is defied on a regular basis. I think my favorite track is “Betty”, the title track is bright, bouncy, and beautiful, like most of the soundtrack in fact.
TRACKLISTING –
- Betty
- Vibez
- Space Ride
- Why Not Bambi
- Anxiety Attack
- Chinatown Quest
- Strawberry Field
- The Sound
- Feeling Blues Cloud
- No Jordan
- No Chill
- Hypnotism – Bebel Matsumiya
- AMNSA – Rosehardt
- Strangers – Ruby Haunt
- One of the Girls – Otha
- Apocalypse – Cigarettes After Sex
- Djougou Toro – Volta Jazz
In all seriousness, the music for Betty is delightful, and I highly recommend checking the soundtrack out if you get the chance.
Let me know what you think about Betty (and its music) in the comments below and have a great day!
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