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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1999

Average_duration

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1:51

"Truman Sleeps" is a soundtrack composed by Philip Glass for the 1998 film "The Truman Show". The film, directed by Peter Weir, tells the story of Truman Burbank, a man who has unknowingly lived his entire life on a television set, with his every move being broadcast to the world. The film premiered on June 5, 1998, and "Truman Sleeps" was one of the standout pieces from the film's score. The piece is a solo piano composition, and it is one of the most recognizable pieces from Glass's repertoire. It is a slow, contemplative piece that is characterized by its repetitive, minimalist structure. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which is marked by a change in tempo and mood. The first movement is marked "Moderato", and it is characterized by a simple, repetitive melody that is played over and over again. The melody is accompanied by a series of arpeggios that create a sense of movement and progression. The second movement is marked "Poco meno mosso", and it is a more introspective and melancholy section. The melody is played in a lower register, and the arpeggios are more subdued. The final movement is marked "Lento", and it is a return to the original melody, but played at a slower tempo. The piece ends with a series of soft, descending chords that create a sense of resolution and closure. Overall, "Truman Sleeps" is a beautiful and haunting piece of music that perfectly captures the mood and themes of "The Truman Show". It is a testament to Glass's skill as a composer that he was able to create such a memorable piece of music using only a solo piano. The piece has since become a favorite of Glass's fans, and it is often performed in concert halls around the world.

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