Composer

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Philip Glass

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1982

Average_duration

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42:14

"The Photographer" is a soundtrack composed by Philip Glass for the 1983 French film of the same name, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. The film is a drama that explores the life of a photographer named Marcello, played by actor David Hemmings, who becomes obsessed with a woman he photographs in a park. The soundtrack was released on vinyl in 1984 and later on CD in 1993. The premiere of the film and soundtrack was on February 15, 1983, at the Berlin International Film Festival. The soundtrack consists of six movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, titled "The Poet Acts," is a slow and melancholic piece that sets the tone for the rest of the soundtrack. The second movement, "Tribute to Tippi," is a more upbeat and lively piece that features a prominent piano melody. The third movement, "The Photographer's Wife," is a haunting and ethereal piece that features a female choir singing in Latin. The fourth movement, "The Bedroom," is a tense and suspenseful piece that features a repetitive piano melody and dissonant strings. The fifth movement, "The Encounter," is a dramatic and intense piece that features a driving rhythm and soaring strings. The final movement, "The Departure," is a somber and reflective piece that brings the soundtrack to a close. Overall, the soundtrack for "The Photographer" is a masterful work of minimalist composition that perfectly captures the mood and atmosphere of the film. Glass's use of repetitive motifs and simple melodies creates a hypnotic and immersive listening experience that is both beautiful and haunting.

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