The Piano
60 min · 20 tracks · opera
Ethereal piano melodies intertwine with haunting strings, evoking deep emotional landscapes and cinematic tension.
The Piano is an album by Michael Nyman. Ethereal piano melodies intertwine with haunting strings, evoking deep emotional landscapes and cinematic tension. The album received widespread recognition, contributing to the film's success at the Cannes Film Festival where it won the Palme d'Or. Additionally, its chart performance showcased Nyman’s unique blend of classical minimalism and contemporary sound, influencing subsequent film composers. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Piano sound like?
Ethereal piano melodies intertwine with haunting strings, evoking deep emotional landscapes and cinematic tension. Rooted in opera.
What makes The Piano by Michael Nyman notable?
The album received widespread recognition, contributing to the film's success at the Cannes Film Festival where it won the Palme d'Or. Additionally, its chart performance showcased Nyman’s unique blend of classical minimalism and contemporary sound, influencing subsequent film composers. Released in 1993, 'The Piano' marked Michael Nyman's foray into film scoring, following his established career as a minimalist composer. This soundtrack was pivotal, coinciding with the film's critical acclaim and helping to cement Nyman’s reputation in the world of film music.
How many songs are on The Piano?
The Piano has 20 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 To the Edge of the Earth 4:05
- 2 Big My Secret Standout 2:52
- 3 A Wild and Distant Shore Standout 5:52
- 4 The Heart Asks Pleasure First Standout 1:36
- 5 Here to There 1:02
- 6 The Promise 4:16
- 7 A Bed of Ferns 0:48
- 8 The Fling 1:29
- 9 The Scent of Love 4:18
- 10 Deep Into the Forest 3:01
- 11 The Mood That Passes Through You 1:13
- 12 Lost and Found 2:27
- 13 The Embrace 2:37
- 14 Little Impulse 2:12
- 15 The Sacrifice 2:50
- 16 I Clipped Your Wing 4:36
- 17 The Wounded 2:30
- 18 All Imperfect Things 4:03
- 19 Dreams of a Journey 5:31
- 20 The Heart Asks Pleasure First / The Promise (edit) 3:11
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