American Beauty – Original Motion Picture Score
Thomas Newman · 2000
37 min · 19 tracks
Ethereal and haunting melodies intertwine with minimalist textures, crafting a reflective soundscape of suburban melancholy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- ethereal soundscapes for reflection
- wave-like pacing for contemplation
- haunting melodies evoke nostalgia
- dynamic emotional shifts throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat or fast-paced
- prefer structured song formats
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'American Beauty – Original Motion Picture Score' was released in January 2000, Thomas Newman was already an established composer, known for his work on films like 'The Shawshank Redemption' (1994) and 'Road to Perdition' (2002). This score marked a pivotal moment in Newman's career, as it solidified his reputation for creating emotionally resonant music that enhances cinematic storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Max Richter· Ólafur Arnalds· Ludovico Einaudi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dead Already 3:18
- 2 Arose 1:05
- 3 Power of Denial 1:43
- 4 Lunch With the King 2:26
- 5 Mental Boy 1:43
- 6 Mr. Smarty-Man 1:10
- 7 Root Beer 1:07
- 8 American Beauty 3:06
- 9 Bloodless Freak 1:38
- 10 Choking the Bishop 1:53
- 11 Weirdest Home Videos 2:03
- 12 Structure & Discipline 3:06
- 13 Spartanette 0:59
- 14 Angela Undress 1:43
- 15 Marine 1:34
- 16 Walk Home 1:20
- 17 Blood Red 0:37
- 18 Any Other Name 4:06
- 19 Still Dead 2:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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