Composer

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Angelo Badalamenti

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Wild at Heart is a 1990 American film directed by David Lynch. The film premiered on August 17, 1990, at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Palme d'Or. The film is a road movie that follows the journey of Sailor Ripley (played by Nicolas Cage) and Lula Pace Fortune (played by Laura Dern) as they flee from Lula's mother and a hitman hired by her mother's lover. The soundtrack for Wild at Heart was composed by Angelo Badalamenti, who had previously worked with Lynch on the score for Blue Velvet. The soundtrack was released on August 7, 1990, by Warner Bros. Records. The soundtrack features a mix of original compositions by Badalamenti and songs by various artists, including Elvis Presley, Chris Isaak, and Bobby Vinton. The original compositions by Badalamenti are characterized by their dreamy, atmospheric quality, with the use of synthesizers and orchestral instruments creating a sense of otherworldliness. The soundtrack is divided into two movements, with the first movement featuring the original compositions by Badalamenti and the second movement featuring the songs by various artists. The first movement includes tracks such as "Cool Cat Walk," which features a jazzy saxophone solo, and "Love Me," which features a haunting vocal performance by Julee Cruise. The second movement includes songs such as "Wicked Game" by Chris Isaak, which plays during a pivotal scene in the film, and "In Dreams" by Roy Orbison, which is used to great effect in a surreal sequence towards the end of the film. Overall, the soundtrack for Wild at Heart is a perfect complement to Lynch's surreal and dreamlike vision, with Badalamenti's original compositions and the carefully chosen songs by various artists creating a unique and unforgettable atmosphere.

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