Musically, the film is distinct. The score by Devo member Mark Mothersbaugh is complemented by the Portuguese covers of David Bowie songs performed by Seu Jorge. These acoustic renditions, performed on deck by the character Pelé dos Santos, serve as a chorus for Zissou’s journey. They translate Bowie’s glam-rock anthems into something melancholic and sea-worn, stripping them down to their emotional core—a parallel to the film's own stripping away of Zissou’s ego.

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