Detour by thruoutin
Detour is a dystopian science fiction short film directed by Arthur Henry of Flying Panda Productions. Set in a near future world, it follows an employee at an emergency insurance company tasked with monitoring a derelict taxi driver, a narrative that explores surveillance, control, and the fragility of human agency.
I was invited to compose the original score for Detour, my first collaboration on an international short film. The full soundtrack has been released on cassette by LITA, an independent tape label based in Dali, Yunnan Province.
The album drifts through deep bass synth drones, fluttering pads, and melodic strings, capturing the film’s tension and quiet melancholy. Cassettes are available directly through me or via LITA’s 小红书 (Rednote) and 微店 (Weidian).
“We’re drawn to the fleeting sparks of inspiration and the irreplaceable magic of live, improvised electronic music. Through sound and image, we strive to capture these moments of pure creation. That’s why every LITA_Records cassette is handcrafted — infused with its own warmth and soul.
In a world ruled by AI, big data, and endless streaming, LITA chooses a different path: live improvisation, DIY creation, and physical releases. These tangible forms aren’t just a reflection on industrialization and digitalization — they’re our way of building genuine connections with every listener.
We believe music is more than just sound; it’s the resonance of emotion and a dialogue between souls. May LITA reach and connect with every real, unique individual riding the digital current.”
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All music composed by thruoutin
Viola & violin: Karin Van Kooten
Recording by Brad M. Seippel and Arthur Henry
Mixed and mastered by Brad M. Seippel at BMS Studio (Beijing, China 2025)
Design: 勺_伊_万 VAN.NAV
Label: LITA
《Detour》是一部由 Flying Panda Productions 的 Arthur Henry 执导的反乌托邦科幻短片。故事背景设定在不远的未来，讲述了一名未来紧急保险公司的员工，被指派去监视一位失意的出租车司机。这部作品探讨了监控、控制与人类自主性脆弱之间的关系。
我受邀为《Detour》创作原创配乐，这是我首次与国际短片展开合作。完整的电影原声带已由位于云南大理的独立磁带厂牌 LITA 以磁带形式发行。
整张专辑在深沉的低频合成器、轻盈的铺底声与旋律性的弦乐之间流动，捕捉了影片中紧张与静谧的情绪氛围。磁带可通过我本人或 LITA 的小红书与微店获取。
“我们痴迷于现场即兴电子乐中那些转瞬即逝的灵感和不可复制的魔力，并将持续用声音和影像捕捉这些珍贵瞬间。正因如此，LITA_Records的每一张磁带皆手工制作，赋予其独特的温度与灵魂。
在AI、大数据与流媒体主导的时代，LITA选择以即兴现场、DIY创作和实体音乐发行作为回应。这些充满温度与触感的物理媒介，不仅是对工业化与数字化的反思，更是我们与每一位听众建立真实连接的桥梁。我们相信，音乐不仅是声音的传递，更是情感的共鸣与心灵的对话。愿LITA能在这数字洪流中连接每一个真实而独特的你！”
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Tracklist
Credits
All music composed by thruoutin
Viola & violin: Karin Van Kooten
Recorded by Brad M. Seippel and Arthur Henry
Mixed and mastered by Brad M. Seippel at BMS Studio (Beijing, China 2025)
Design & artwork: 勺_伊_万 VAN.NAV
Label: LITA
音乐全部由 thruoutin
作曲 中提琴与小提琴：Karin Van Kooten
录音：布拉德·赛普、Arthur Henry
混音与母带处理：布拉德·赛普（BMS工作室，北京，中国 2025年）
设计：勺_伊_万 VAN.NAV
厂牌：LITA
License
All rights reserved.
American born electronic producer and multi-instrumentalist, thruoutin (all lowercase), has been based in China since 2009. His work varies from project to project, but often revolves around the combining of different genres and with a focus on organic and digital sounds. He has brought his music to Canada, Taiwan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia & various cities in the US, and China.