Alexandre Desplat
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The Queen: Music from the Motion Picture
Alexandre Desplat
The Queen is an intimate behind the scenes glimpse at the interaction between HM Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair during their struggle to reach a compromise between what was a private tragedy for the Royal family and the public's demand for an overt display of mourning. The film and soundtrack feature “Libera Me” by Verdi from Princess Diana's funeral. The score is composed by renowned Alexandre Desplat, multi-Golden Globe nominated composer of over 50 critically acclaimed films.
The Painted Veil: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Alexandre Desplat
The evocative score features music composed and conducted by Alexandre Desplat, the Prague Symphony Orchestra as well as solos by world-renowned pianist, Lang Lang.
Syriana: Music from the Motion Picture
Alexandre Desplat
After last year’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, this CD confirms the much-deserved rise of French-born composer Alexandre Desplat in Hollywood. The success of this particular score is actually double-edged: It works wonders in the film because it never dictates the mood or imposes a viewpoint; instead, it’s in such symbiosis with the images in Stephen Gaghan’s political thriller that at times the music’s impact is almost subliminal. That’s a good thing when you watch the movie, but it also means that on its own, the CD’s focus can fade in and out. Desplat…
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