Just ahead of the release of the new limited series, “Faraway Downs”, an inspiring epic adventure and reimagined extended version of Baz Luhrmann’s 2008 film “Australia.”

Sony Music Australia has released the soundtrack to the series on digital platforms including YouTube, Amazon, Spotify and Apple.

This album features the series theme song, “The Way”, which has been written and performed by Budjerah & Matt Corby. It also features tracks by Electric Fields, King Stingray, Jessica Mauboy and Miiesh.

The story centers on an English aristocrat, Lady Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman) who travels halfway across the world to confront her wayward husband and sell an unusual asset: a million-acre cattle ranch in the Australian Outback called ‘Faraway Downs’. Following the death of her husband, a ruthless Australian cattle baron, King Carney (Bryan Brown), plots to take her land and she reluctantly joins forces with a rough-hewn cattle drover (Hugh Jackman) to protect her ranch.

The sweeping adventure romance is explored through the eyes of young Nullah (newcomer Brandon Walters), a bi-racial Indigenous Australian child caught up in the government’s draconian racial policy now referred to as the “Stolen Generations.” Together the trio experiences four life-altering years, a love affair between Lady Ashley and the Drover, and the unavoidable impact of World War II on Northern Australia.

Here’s the tracklist for the album:

1. The Way – Budjerah & Matt Corby (2:27)
2. Anpuru Maau Kutjpa – Electric Fields (3:00)
3. Life Goes On – King Stingray (3:36)
4. Tjarpala – Electric Fields (1:58)
5. Antara Maau Kutjpa – Electric Fields (3:02)
6. Amazing Grace (feat. Dr G Yunupingu) – Jessica Mauboy (3:43)
7. Tjukurpa Spirit – Electric Fields) (1:33)
8. Tjukurpa – Electric Fields (2:52)
9. Ngula – Electric Fields (3:19)
10. By The Boab Tree – Miiesh (3:53)

“Australia” was directed, produced and co-written by Luhrmann, alongside writers Stuart Beattie, Ronald Harwood and Richard Flanagan, with production and costume design by multiple-Academy Award winner Catherine Martin. “Faraway Downs” is executive produced by Luhrmann and Martin, along with Catherine Knapman and Schuyler Weiss. 20th Television is the studio.

“Faraway Downs” tells the story of the film, “Australia” in six chapters and includes lots of unseen footage and an alternative ending. “Faraway Downs” will premiere all at once on November 26th on Hulu in the United States and on Disney+ around the world.

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Roger Palmer

Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: Roger@WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk

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