Composer

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Patrick Doyle

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1996

Average_duration

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75:45

Hamlet is a soundtrack composed by Patrick Doyle for the 1996 film adaptation of William Shakespeare's play of the same name. The film was directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also starred as the titular character. The soundtrack was released on May 14, 1996, by Sony Classical. The soundtrack features a total of 22 tracks, divided into three movements. The first movement, titled "Hamlet", features tracks 1-8 and focuses on the main themes of the film. The second movement, titled "Ophelia", features tracks 9-14 and focuses on the character of Ophelia. The third movement, titled "Fortinbras", features tracks 15-22 and focuses on the character of Fortinbras. The soundtrack is characterized by its use of orchestral instruments, including strings, brass, and percussion. The main theme of the film, which is introduced in the first track, is a haunting melody played on the oboe. This theme is used throughout the soundtrack to represent Hamlet's inner turmoil and his struggle to come to terms with his father's death. Other notable tracks on the soundtrack include "To Be or Not to Be", which features a spoken-word performance by Branagh of Hamlet's famous soliloquy, and "The Ghost", which features a chilling choir that represents the ghost of Hamlet's father. Overall, the soundtrack for Hamlet is a powerful and emotional score that perfectly captures the mood and themes of Shakespeare's play. Doyle's use of orchestral instruments and haunting melodies creates a sense of tension and unease that perfectly complements the film's dark and brooding atmosphere.

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