Boards of Canada’s ‘The World Becomes Flesh’ Plays During ‘Backrooms’ End Credits
According to a single-source report from Consequence, Boards of Canada’s track “The World Becomes Flesh” from their album “Inferno” appears during the end credits of the A24 film “Backrooms.” The placement coincides with the electronic duo’s first new album release in more than 13 years. “Backrooms” is an adaptation of Kane Parsons’ viral internet horror phenomenon, expanding on his YouTube series that has amassed millions of views since 2022. In a GQ interview, Parsons cited Boards of Canada, along with Aphex Twin and Burial, as influences on the film’s sound design and atmosphere. Parsons co-composed the film’s score with Edo Van Breemen. Days after the film’s release, Parsons shared a new track under his alias Not Kane Pixels titled “Wondrous Obsolescence.” The film has grossed over $118 million worldwide, breaking multiple box office records for A24.
What’s reported
Boards of Canada’s “The World Becomes Flesh” from album “Inferno” plays during the end credits of A24’s “Backrooms.”
“Backrooms” is an adaptation of Kane Parsons’ viral internet horror phenomenon.
Parsons cited Boards of Canada, Aphex Twin, and Burial as influences on the film’s sound in a GQ interview.
The film’s score was co-composed by Kane Parsons and Edo Van Breemen.
Parsons releases music under the name Not Kane Pixels and posted a new track “Wondrous Obsolescence” days after the film’s theater release.
“Backrooms” has grossed more than $118 million worldwide and set multiple box office records for A24.
Key figures
Kane Parsons (filmmaker, co-composer, creator of “Backrooms” and Not Kane Pixels)
Edo Van Breemen (co-composer of “Backrooms” score)
Boards of Canada (electronic duo, creators of “The World Becomes Flesh”)
Sources: consequence.net
