Bryce Dessner’s score for Train Dreams accompanies the film adaptation of Denis Johnson’s novella - an intimate portrait of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker navigating a rapidly changing America in the early 20th century. Dessner blends classical composition with the melodic instinct he’s long refined as a member of The National. His work in film has grown steadily more prominent - from C’mon C’mon to Sing Sing and The Two Popes - and Train Dreams sits firmly within this thoughtful, emotionally attuned body of work. The closing piece features a vocal performance from Nick Cave, adding a final note of weight and presence to a soundtrack steeped in subtle detail, spacious writing and a deep sense of place. Listeners who appreciate Dessner’s work in both contemporary classical and art-leaning rock will find this score to be a compelling reflection of his evolving practice. Available on ornge and black marble vinyl LP.