M83's Anthony Gonzalez brings his signature cinematic soundscapes to A Necessary Escape: Dakar Chronicles (Original Soundtrack), the official score for the documentary Dakar: Race Against the Desert. Recorded in both France and the United States alongside regular M83 collaborators Joe Berry and Clément Libes, this 2025 release marks the fourth soundtrack from Gonzalez under his Other Suns label. The film, directed by Jalil Lespert, chronicles the legendary Dakar Rally — 45 years of motorsport's most demanding test of endurance and skill.
Clocking in at nearly 50 minutes, A Necessary Escape is praised for its masterfully crafted transitions and tracklist that build a fully immersive, film-like experience entirely on its own terms. Fans of M83's expansive, atmospheric style will find this soundtrack a natural extension of Gonzalez's ability to transport listeners without the need for visuals. It's a compelling addition to both M83's discography and any collection of modern soundtrack music.
- Format: Vinyl
- Release Date: 06/27/2025
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TRACKS
1. A Necessary Escape (Part 1
2. Strike Machine
3. First Steps Upward
4. Members of the Universe
5. Human Deceleration
6. Solid State Ricochet
7. Echoes
8. Atlas Imperial
9. Artificial Infinity
10. To Our Guided Voices
11. A Necessary Escape (Part 2
12. A Necessary Escape (Part 3
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