Composer

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Max Richter

Genre

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Film

Compose Date

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2008

Average_duration

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34:04

Movement_count

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14

Movement ....

Henry May Long is a soundtrack composed by Max Richter for the film of the same name. The film was directed by Randy Sharp and premiered on April 26, 2008, at the Tribeca Film Festival. The soundtrack was released on May 19, 2009, by Milan Records. The soundtrack consists of 12 movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, "Opening Title," sets the tone for the rest of the soundtrack with its haunting piano melody and melancholic strings. The second movement, "Henry May Long," features a slow and mournful piano melody that is both beautiful and heartbreaking. The third movement, "The Young Mariner," is a more upbeat and lively piece that features a playful piano melody and a driving rhythm section. The fourth movement, "The Trees," is a more atmospheric piece that features ethereal strings and a haunting choir. The fifth movement, "The Tartar Steppe," is a more experimental piece that features distorted electronics and a driving beat. The sixth movement, "The Haunted Ocean," is a more ambient piece that features shimmering strings and a haunting choir. The seventh movement, "The Trees (Reprise)," is a more stripped-down version of the fourth movement, featuring only piano and strings. The eighth movement, "The Tartar Steppe (Reprise)," is a more subdued version of the fifth movement, featuring only piano and strings. The ninth movement, "The Haunted Ocean (Reprise)," is a more atmospheric version of the sixth movement, featuring only strings and a haunting choir. The tenth movement, "The Young Mariner (Reprise)," is a more stripped-down version of the third movement, featuring only piano and strings. The eleventh movement, "The Tartar Steppe (Reprise 2)," is a more experimental version of the fifth movement, featuring distorted electronics and a driving beat. The twelfth and final movement, "Closing Title," brings the soundtrack to a close with a haunting piano melody and melancholic strings. Overall, the Henry May Long soundtrack is a beautiful and haunting collection of music that perfectly captures the mood and atmosphere of the film. Max Richter's use of piano, strings, and choir creates a sense of melancholy and longing that is both powerful and moving.

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