[Filling the Space is a flexible column where our writers could vent, deconstruct, and work their way around the emotions brought on by TV, films, books, music, and key moments in pop culture. This isn’t meant to be analytical, but instead, a way for us to explore our feelings.]
I’ve written about why My Fault: London is a great romance, and I’ve also shared my thoughts on how the film’s female gaze is a large part of its appeal. But what I haven’t done is praise the soundtrack and the original score because weeks later, I still have it on replay.
The original score from Jakwob, James Jacob, is what, dare I say, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’ Challengers score was last year. Full of fast tracks and slow, gorgeous ones, it’s addictive in its ability to present emotions that feel raw and real. If I were just given the score and hadn’t seen the film yet, I’d jump on it immediately, wanting to know what scenes they’re in and how they elevate the tension between the characters.
And having seen My Fault: London, the original score does everything to heighten the emotions in a way that I often find to be the very thing that makes something feel sparkling. My only complaint is that the entire thing is roughly 20 minutes, which means that almost every track is likely going to end up on my Spotify Wrapped at the end of the year.
However, it’s not just the original score that slaps but the entire soundtrack. Featuring songs from BANKS, Holly Humberstone, and more, the music is also a large part of the film’s appeal, making it that much more riveting when it comes to telling a memorable story. Often, a fan video is what’ll get me to watch a movie quicker than a trailer. Music is everything, and it’s especially everything in a film that’s as fast-paced and short in length as My Fault: London. The nostalgia in the scene when Alan Walker, Dash Berlin, and Vikkstar’s “Better Off (Alone, Pt. III)” plays still lives rent-free in my mind. The joy, the bubbling tension, the vibes — all of it hits, and it makes every season that much more engaging.
In other words, 10/10 recommend it for anyone who needs a little post of joy on this random Wednesday afternoon. From beginning to end, both the score and the soundtrack are full of unmistakable bops.
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