Composer

:

James Horner

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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2001

Average_duration

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49:52

Movement_count

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8

Movement ....

Iris is a soundtrack composed by James Horner for the 2001 biographical drama film of the same name. The film is based on the life of British novelist and philosopher Iris Murdoch, and the soundtrack perfectly captures the essence of her life and work. The soundtrack was released on December 11, 2001, by Decca Records. The soundtrack consists of 14 tracks, each of which is a beautiful and emotional piece of music. The first track, "Iris Theme," sets the tone for the entire soundtrack. It is a hauntingly beautiful melody that is both melancholic and uplifting. The theme is repeated throughout the soundtrack, tying the different pieces of music together. The second track, "The Dream," is a dreamy and ethereal piece of music that perfectly captures the feeling of being lost in thought. It is followed by "The Idea," which is a more upbeat and energetic piece of music that captures the excitement of having a new idea. The fourth track, "The Beach," is a beautiful and serene piece of music that perfectly captures the feeling of being at the beach. It is followed by "The Wedding," which is a joyful and celebratory piece of music that captures the happiness of a wedding. The sixth track, "The Illness," is a somber and emotional piece of music that perfectly captures the sadness and despair of illness. It is followed by "The Hospital," which is a tense and dramatic piece of music that captures the urgency of being in a hospital. The eighth track, "The End," is a beautiful and emotional piece of music that perfectly captures the feeling of loss and grief. It is followed by "The Funeral," which is a somber and respectful piece of music that captures the solemnity of a funeral. The tenth track, "The Legacy," is a hopeful and uplifting piece of music that captures the idea of leaving a positive legacy behind. It is followed by "The Future," which is a bright and optimistic piece of music that captures the excitement of the future. The twelfth track, "The Journey," is a beautiful and emotional piece of music that captures the feeling of embarking on a journey. It is followed by "The Return," which is a triumphant and celebratory piece of music that captures the feeling of returning home. The final track, "Epilogue," is a beautiful and emotional piece of music that perfectly captures the feeling of closure and reflection. Overall, the Iris soundtrack is a beautiful and emotional collection of music that perfectly captures the essence of the film and the life of Iris Murdoch. James Horner's masterful composition and use of recurring themes tie the different pieces of music together, creating a cohesive and powerful soundtrack.

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