Over the Moon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Jordan Paul Rousseau: EP Review

by admin March 8, 2025

March 8, 2025

Over the Moon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Jordan Paul Rousseau: EP Review

Over the Moon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Jordan Paul Rousseau is a breathtaking journey into sound, weaving nostalgia, grief, and quiet resilience into a minimalist masterpiece. From the first note, Rousseau transports you into the emotional core of the film, using shimmering piano keys, swelling strings, and subtle, atmospheric layers to paint a cinematic landscape that feels both intimate and boundless.

The opening track, “Over the Moon,” sets the tone with glistening piano riffs and soaring strings that seem to ascend into the stars. There’s a slow-building intensity, as the drums pulse gently beneath, creating a simmering tension that lifts and carries the listener into the unknown.

Then there’s “The Langer from Heatherview,” an intriguing, almost mischievous piece where the strings dance around a playful yet mysterious rhythm as if someone is hiding just out of sight. It’s cinematic in every sense—imagine shadowy figures darting between lamplights, secrets waiting to be uncovered. Rousseau’s ability to evoke vivid imagery with just a few carefully placed notes is nothing short of remarkable.

The album closes with “All the Magic This Place Possesses,” an immersive and deeply soothing piece that feels like a farewell wrapped in warmth. Delicate glimmering melodies float past like distant memories, a heartbeat-like pulse emerges, and the strings swell with a euphoric sense of release. It’s the perfect ending to a soundtrack that tells the movie’s own story.

With influences ranging from Ryuichi Sakamoto to Philip Glass, Rousseau crafts a score that’s deeply meditative yet emotionally potent. Listen to Over the Moon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) on Spotify.