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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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.
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
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
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.
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
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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