“Will & Harper” is the new documentary that has arrived on Netflix with an R rating and stars one of the most popular comedic actors in the industry along with his best friend, the writer Harper Steele (known for SNL).
The movie is an intimate portrait of friendship, transition and America. Will Ferrell and his best friend of thirty years decide to embark on a road trip across the country to explore this new chapter of their relationship.
The stars came together to create this trending production, and not only have they added several colleagues like Seth Meyers and Colin Jost, but one of their friends, Kristen Wiig, also sang for the main theme.
Will & Harper Soundtrack | All the songs from the movie
- I Wonder, I Wonder, I Wonder – Eddy Howard
- Freightliner Fever – Red Sovine
- Amoreena – Elton John
- Oogum Boogum Song – Brenton Wood
- Long Road Ahead – Jim Ford
- Wires – Coconut Records
- I Got You Baby – Sonny & Cher
- Wildflowers – Tom Petty
- Going Up the Country – Canned Heat
- Shelter From the Storm – Bob Dylan
- Long Gone Lonesome Blues – Hank Williams
- America – First Aid Kit
- Fade Into You – Mazzy Star
- Diesel Smoke, Dangerous Curves – Red Simpson
- Beep Beep (The Roadrunner) – Don Ables
- Ooh Las Vegas (feat. Emmylou Harris) – Gram Parsons
- The Swag – Link Wray & The Wraymen
- The Weight – The Band
- Luck Be a Lady – Frank Sinatra
- Holocene – Bon Iver
- Harper and Will Go West – Kristen Wiig
- Go With Me – Gene and Debbe
Who composed the score for Will & Harper?
Although Will & Harper features several additional songs, it also includes some original ones, such as “Harper and Will Go West”. Nathan Halpern was responsible for creating the score for the film in a documentary style.
His music has made the tone even more comedic and lighthearted, helping to complement the introspective road trip that the two stars undertook while sharing some moments from their lives and friendship.
Halpern is a composer and music producer, whose style is often characterized by an emotional sensitivity and a focus on atmosphere, allowing him to highlight key moments in the stories he accompanies.
He has created scores for a variety of films, standing out for his ability to blend musical elements that complement the visual narrative. In addition to his work here, he has been involved in other notable documentaries.