Hans Zimmer's Hidden Gem: Wallace & Gromit Soundtrack Hits Vinyl

Hold onto your hats, Aardman fans! The Oscar-winning soundtrack for Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is finally getting a vinyl release, arriving September 18. But here's the real surprise: none other than Hans Zimmer produced the score. That's a serious pedigree for a beloved animated classic, putting it in rare company.

Julian Nott, the musical genius behind the iconic Wallace & Gromit theme since their very first short, composed the film's full score. Curse of the Were-Rabbit was a monumental achievement for Aardman, not only clinching an Academy Award for Best Animated Film but also marking their second feature-length masterpiece after the equally cherished Chicken Run. Nott's work on Were-Rabbit earned him an Annie Award and an International Film Music Critics Award, cementing his legacy with the inventive duo.

What's truly wild is the origin story of that instantly recognizable main theme. Nott once confessed he improvised the entire melody just hours before a recording session! It burst forth from a late-night session at the piano, born purely from his improvisatory spirit. Talk about last-minute brilliance shaping animation history.

Varèse Sarabande and Craft Recordings are bringing this cherished piece of animated magic to turntables. It's a must-have for any soundtrack collector or long-time fan of Wallace, Gromit, and their stop-motion adventures.