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Girl With A Pearl Earring [Soundtrack]

Alexandre Desplat Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (19 Jan 2004)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Soundtrack
  • Label: Decca (UMO)
  • ASIN: B00013YQME
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 102,192 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Girl with a Pearl EarringPro Arte Orchestra Of London 2:17£0.79
Listen  2. Griet's ThemePro Arte Orchestra Of London 4:09£0.79
Listen  3. A New LifePro Arte Orchestra Of London 3:06£0.79
Listen  4. The Master's HousePro Arte Orchestra Of London 3:18£0.79
Listen  5. Camera ObscuraPro Arte Orchestra Of London 1:29£0.79
Listen  6. The Birth FeastPro Arte Orchestra Of London 2:47£0.79
Listen  7. CorneliaPro Arte Orchestra Of London 1:44£0.79
Listen  8. Vermeer's StudioPro Arte Orchestra Of London 3:08£0.79
Listen  9. Winter NightsPro Arte Orchestra Of London 2:07£0.79
Listen10. Van RuijvenPro Arte Orchestra Of London 3:33£0.79
Listen11. HomeAlexandre Desplat 1:14£0.79
Listen12. Colours in the CloudsPro Arte Orchestra Of London 3:29£0.79
Listen13. The Master is PaintingPro Arte Orchestra Of London 2:06£0.79
Listen14. By the Canal with PieterPro Arte Orchestra Of London 1:46£0.79
Listen15. Catharina's PearlsPro Arte Orchestra Of London 1:23£0.79
Listen16. Colours in the Clouds (Strings)Pro Arte Orchestra Of London 3:27£0.79
Listen17. Girl with a Pearl Earring (Reprise)Pro Arte Orchestra Of London 2:18£0.79
Listen18. Silence and LightFrédéric Gaillardet 1:40£0.79
Listen19. Griet's Theme (Reprise)Pro Arte Orchestra Of London 4:19£0.79
Listen20. Griet RemembersPro Arte Orchestra Of London0:59£0.39


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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
beautiful sound 25 May 2004
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
when i first went to see the film, it was a choice between this and 'the runaway jury'. the people i was going with wanted to see the all-star cast of 'the runaway jury', and i being an avid reader of the classics, and an admirer of colin firth, wanted to watch Girl With A Pearl Earring. Naturally i got my way, and we all enjoyed the film immensely. but what i noticed most about the film was its beautiful music, captivating each moment perfectly and providing a wonderful soundtrack to an amazing film, creating such depth to the film. this cd gives you the same feeling it gives whilst watching the film, but i would also recommend listening if you haven't seen the film, as it is a beautiful soundtrack to any emotions. buy it!!!
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By film fan VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
He may have earned himself an Oscar nomination at the beginning of last year for his score for 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' but I still think that his score for 'Girl With A Pearl Earring' is among some of his best and finest work. Having seen the film when it first hit the cinemas back in early 2004, this score complimented the film so superbly that I just had to get it. It works well even on its own as well as with the film. The composer's ability with the music to transport the listener back to 1660's Holland, where the film and the book it's based on is set, is exceptional.

Whenever I listen to this wonderful soundtrack, I envisage the locations and sights and what it might have been like in the time of Johannes Vermeer when he painted his masterpiece painting. The music is light and airy during the brighter sections and sometimes sombre and dark when the mood darkens. One of Alexandre Desplat's best scores by an earth shattering mile in my book. Well worth a listen.

It doesn't matter much if you've seen the film or not, the music alone is testament to the composer's genius and talent. Comes highly recommended.
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
A sumptuous film score 15 May 2004
By Erica Anderson - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
Earlier this winter I saw "Girl With a Pearl Earring" in the movie theater. I loved the concept of taking a famous painting and turning it into a fictional story like author Tracy Chevalier did with Johanne's painting of a girl with a pearl earring. The film was a stunning piece of work. Colin Firth as Vermeer and Scarlett Johansson as Griet put in excellent performances as did the supporting cast. What really made the film for me was the haunting film score. The music really shaped the mood of the film. I finally found a copy of the soundtrack for "Girl With a Pearl Earring" today. I knew right away that I had to buy it. Listening to the music sent chills down my spine. Alexandre Desplat did an amazing job as composure as well as conductor for the film score. It brought back images of the film. I agree with the other reviewer, Alexandre's film score should have received an Oscar nod. It is truly one of the best film scores I have ever heard in my 30 years of life (well, almost 30 years in a few months). The music isn't bombastic and loud like a lot of film scores tends to be. It is very subtle and breathtaking to this music lover's ears. Anyone who has seen and loved the movie, get this soundtrack. It is a nice reminder of one of the best art house films ever made.
28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
A pleasing and haunting score 1 Mar 2004
By LadySTRANGER - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
I first saw Girl with a Pearl Earring at Telluride by the Sea in late September 2003.
Immediately, the score struck me as something beautiful and unique. It was lovely against the gorgeous spectrum of the film.
I immediately wanted to purchase it,
but only until six months later is it now available.
I highly suggest purchasing this disc, even if you have not seen the film.
The score was robbed of an Academy Award nomination
and shouldn't be overlooked by anyone.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Great movie soundtrack 29 Jan 2004
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
Although not using 17thc instruments, this quiet, often dreamy and haunting soundtrack evokes the setting and mood of both the movie and book beautifully.

Anyone wanting this soundtrack in the U.S. can order this soundtrack directly from LionsGate Films. Go to www.girlwithapearlearring.com and click on "Order the Soundtrack" You will then get this CD in a week or so, and have the CD that is playable on U.S. equipment

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