Composer

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Michael Nyman

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Average_duration

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47:23

The Libertine is a soundtrack composed by Michael Nyman for the 2004 film of the same name. The film is a biographical drama based on the life of John Wilmot, the second Earl of Rochester, a notorious libertine and poet in 17th century England. The soundtrack was released on CD by Virgin Records on March 22, 2005. The soundtrack features 16 tracks, with a total running time of 47 minutes and 47 seconds. The music is performed by the Michael Nyman Band, with Nyman himself on piano. The music is characterized by Nyman's signature minimalist style, with repetitive motifs and rhythms that build in intensity over time. The first track, "Upon Drinking in a Bowl," sets the tone for the rest of the soundtrack with its driving rhythm and haunting melody. The second track, "Impromptu on an English Court," is a more subdued piece that features a solo piano playing a melancholy melody. The third track, "My Lord Privy Seal," is a lively piece that features the full band playing a jaunty melody. The fourth track, "Recovery," is a slower, more contemplative piece that features a solo violin playing a mournful melody. The fifth track, "Impromptu on an English Court," is a reprise of the earlier piece, this time featuring the full band. The sixth track, "The Mistress," is a haunting piece that features a solo piano playing a repetitive melody that builds in intensity over time. The seventh track, "The Funeral," is a somber piece that features a solo violin playing a mournful melody. The eighth track, "Impromptu on an English Court," is another reprise of the earlier piece, this time featuring a solo piano. The ninth track, "The King's Speech," is a lively piece that features the full band playing a jaunty melody. The tenth track, "Impromptu on an English Court," is yet another reprise of the earlier piece, this time featuring a solo violin. The eleventh track, "The Reckoning," is a tense piece that features a solo piano playing a repetitive melody that builds in intensity over time. The twelfth track, "Impromptu on an English Court," is a final reprise of the earlier piece, this time featuring the full band. The thirteenth track, "The Libertine," is a haunting piece that features a solo piano playing a repetitive melody that builds in intensity over time. The fourteenth track, "Impromptu on an English Court," is a final reprise of the earlier piece, this time featuring a solo violin. The fifteenth track, "The End," is a somber piece that features a solo piano playing a mournful melody. The final track, "Upon Drinking in a Bowl," is a reprise of the earlier piece, this time featuring the full band. Overall, The Libertine soundtrack is a haunting and evocative collection of music that perfectly captures the mood and atmosphere of the film. Nyman's minimalist style is a perfect fit for the story of John Wilmot, and the music is sure to appeal to fans of his previous work.

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