Alternative rock musician Eddie Vedder released the soundtrack album for the 2007 film Into the Wild.
Into the Wild is a soundtrack by Eddie Vedder, the lead vocalist and guitarist of Pearl Jam. Released in September 2007, it contains songs Vedder wrote or co-wrote for Sean Penn’s film adaptation of Jon Krakauer’s book about Christopher McCandless. Vedder recorded the music largely as a solo project, although several guest musicians contributed.
The soundtrack blends acoustic folk, rock, and sparse vocal arrangements. Its songs include “Hard Sun,” “Society,” “Rise,” and “Guaranteed.” “Hard Sun” was written by Canadian musician Gordon Peterson, while Vedder’s version became one of the soundtrack’s most recognizable tracks. The album’s intimate sound differs from Pearl Jam’s full-band recordings.
Vedder won the 2008 Golden Globe for Best Original Song for “Guaranteed.” The film itself stars Emile Hirsch as McCandless and was directed by Sean Penn. The soundtrack is therefore connected to Vedder’s solo work, not a new Pearl Jam studio album.