Composer

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Clint Mansell

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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2006

Average_duration

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46:15

'The Fountain' is a soundtrack composed by Clint Mansell for the 2006 film of the same name, directed by Darren Aronofsky. The film and soundtrack were both released on November 22, 2006. The soundtrack consists of ten tracks, each corresponding to a different movement in the film. The first track, "The Last Man," sets the tone for the rest of the soundtrack with its haunting piano melody and ethereal vocals. The second track, "Holy Dread," features a more ominous and foreboding sound, with heavy percussion and dissonant strings. "Tree of Life" is a more uplifting and hopeful track, with soaring strings and a sense of wonder and awe. Other notable tracks include "Death is the Road to Awe," which features a powerful and emotional string section, and "Together We Will Live Forever," which serves as the film's emotional climax with its simple yet poignant piano melody. Overall, the soundtrack for 'The Fountain' is characterized by its use of classical instruments such as piano, strings, and choir vocals, as well as its incorporation of electronic and ambient elements. Mansell's use of recurring motifs and themes throughout the soundtrack helps to tie the different movements together and create a cohesive listening experience. The soundtrack for 'The Fountain' has received critical acclaim and has been praised for its emotional depth and ability to stand on its own as a piece of music outside of the film. It has also been noted for its influence on the modern classical and ambient music genres.

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