Sony Classical release the original soundtrack for Adrift, with music by German composer, songwriter, pianist, experimental musician and Oscar® nominee, Volker Bertelmann aka Hauschka. The film is based on the inspiring true story of two free spirits whose chance encounter leads them first to love, and then to the adventure of a lifetime. As the two sailors set out on a journey across the ocean, Tami Oldham and Richard Sharp couldn’t anticipate they would be sailing directly into one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history. In the aftermath of the storm, Tami awakens to find Richard badly injured and their boat in ruins. With no hope for rescue, Tami must find the strength and determination to save herself and the only man she has ever loved...

Volker Bertelmann's score for Adrift represents a collection of subtle, mellow themes. The album contains 19 tracks (49 min, 24 sec), most of which will wash over you. There's nothing here that will change your life, the tracks are mainly background themes designed to add a little atmosphere to the onscreen action.

The most notable exception is 'Dinner Sunburnt' which is this album's one standout moment. It houses a beautiful and memorable theme. I can't help wishing that the rest of the score was a little more like this.

So, not a bad score by any stretch of the imagination, but it's also not one that really offers up a lot to those listening to it outside of the movie.

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Darren Rea