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Requiem for a Dream

Clint Mansell

Album 2000
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About this album

Sound: "Haunting orchestral arrangements intertwine with dissonant electronic textures, creating an atmosphere of relentless tension and despair."

Where they were

Clint Mansell, previously known as the frontman for the band Pop Will Eat Itself, transitioned into film scoring with 'Requiem for a Dream,' marking his significant shift from rock to classical composition. This album followed his successful collaboration with director Darren Aronofsky on 'Pi' in 1998, establishing Mansell's reputation for crafting emotionally charged soundscapes.

Why it matters

'Requiem for a Dream' is notable for its pervasive influence on cinematic music, particularly in how it reshaped the use of orchestral scores in trailers and other media. The track 'Lux Aeterna' became emblematic of intense emotion, widely adopted across various forms of media and garnering substantial recognition within the industry.

Essential tracks

  • "Lux Aeterna" — 'Lux Aeterna' stands out as the most recognizable piece, encapsulating the film’s themes of desperation and hope through its soaring strings and relentless build-up.
  • "Summer: Summer Overture" — This opening track sets the tone for the entire soundtrack, introducing listeners to its rich emotional landscape through its gradual crescendo.
  • "Winter: The Beginning of the End" — A climactic moment in the score, this track masterfully combines tension and resolution, underscoring pivotal scenes in the film.

Release Date

January 1, 2000

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Tracklist

  1. 1 Summer: Summer Overture 2:35
  2. 2 Summer: Party 0:28
  3. 3 Summer: Coney Island Dreaming 1:04
  4. 4 Summer: Party 0:36
  5. 5 Summer: Chocolate Charms 0:25
  6. 6 Summer: Ghosts of Things to Come 1:33
  7. 7 Summer: Dreams 0:44
  8. 8 Summer: Tense 0:37
  9. 9 Summer: Dr. Pill 0:42
  10. 10 Summer: High on Life 0:11
  11. 11 Summer: Ghosts 1:23
  12. 12 Summer: Crimin’ & Dealin’ 1:44
  13. 13 Summer: Hope Overture 2:32
  14. 14 Summer: Tense 0:28
  15. 15 Summer: Bialy & Lox Conga 0:45
  16. 16 Fall: Cleaning Apartment 1:28
  17. 17 Fall: Ghosts-Falling 1:11
  18. 18 Fall: Dreams 1:02
  19. 19 Fall: Arnold 2:35
  20. 20 Fall: Marion Barfs 2:22
  21. 21 Fall: Supermarket Sweep 2:14
  22. 22 Fall: Dreams 0:32
  23. 23 Fall: Sara Goldfarb Has Left the Building 1:17
  24. 24 Fall: Bugs Got a Devilish Grin Conga 0:57
  25. 25 Winter: Winter Overture 0:19
  26. 26 Winter: Southern Hospitality 1:23
  27. 27 Winter: Fear 2:26
  28. 28 Winter: Full Tense 1:04
  29. 29 Winter: The Beginning of the End 4:28
  30. 30 Winter: Ghosts of a Future Lost 1:51
  31. 31 Winter: Meltdown 3:56
  32. 32 Winter: Lux Aeterna 3:54
  33. 33 Winter: Coney Island Low 2:13

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