Released 10 years ago
Anomalisa – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Carter Burwell · 2016
43 min · 14 tracks
A hauntingly minimalist score that intertwines melancholy melodies with whimsical orchestrations, reflecting the film's exploration of loneliness and connection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Another Person — This track encapsulates the film's central theme of isolation and yearning, with its delicate instrumentation mirroring the protagonist's internal struggle.
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None of Them Are You — With its poignant melody and haunting vocals, this piece highlights moments of vulnerability and longing that define the film's emotional landscape.
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Anomalisa — As the titular track, it serves as the emotional climax of the score, blending orchestral elements with a sense of profound introspection that resonates deeply with the film's narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe score's minimalist approach and emotional depth create a compelling listening experience that aligns well with its cinematic context.
What we noticed
- Several tracks utilize silence and space effectively, allowing the listener to absorb the emotional weight of the music.
- The arrangement often shifts between whimsical motifs and somber tones, mirroring the film's exploration of contrasting emotions.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Overture 1:41
- 2 Welcome to the Fregoli 3:35
- 3 Cin Cin City 1:22
- 4 Another Person 4:45
- 5 None of Them Are You 4:05
- 6 Fregoli Elevator 0:55
- 7 Lisa in His Room 3:53
- 8 Girls Just Want to Have Fun 3:39
- 9 Anomalisa 6:57
- 10 Cincinnati Sunrise 0:38
- 11 My Name Is Lawrence Gill 4:56
- 12 Breakfast with Lisa 3:33
- 13 Michael's Speech 2:35
- 14 Goddess of Heaven 1:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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