William Tylercomposed the music forFirst Cow, the new A24 film directed by Kelly Reichardt,almost entirely on several of his guitars and a dulcimer. InFirst Cow,Kelly Reichardt once again trains her perceptive and patient eye on the Pacific Northwest, this time evoking an authentically hardscrabble early nineteenth century way of life. A taciturn loner and skilled cook (John Magaro) has traveled west and joined a group of fur trappers in Oregon Territory, though he only finds true connection with a Chinese immigrant (Orion Lee) also seeking his fortune; soon the two collaborate on a successful business, although it's longevity is reliant upon the clandestine participation of a nearby wealthy landowner's prized milking cow. Reichardt again shows her distinct talent for depicting the peculiar rhythms of daily living and ability to capture the immense, unsettling quietude of rural America.

Label: Merge Records
UPC: 673855073514
Release Date: July 31, 2020

Track List

1. First Cow in the Territory
2. An Opening
3. Cookie's Theme
4. Arrival
5. River Dreams
6. A Clearing in the Field
7. The Separation
8. A Closing