Brokeback Mountain – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Gustavo Santaolalla · 2005
43 min · 17 tracks · rock en español · Argentine tango
Haunting melodies and sparse instrumentation evoke the vast emotional landscape of forbidden love and longing.
Why this album works
The 'Brokeback Mountain' soundtrack received widespread acclaim, contributing significantly to the film's emotional depth and impact. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Score and reached notable positions on various music charts, further popularizing Santaolalla's signature sound and influencing contemporary film scoring.
- Best for
- haunting emotional reflections short, poignant listening moments introspective late-night vibes
- Context
- In 2005, Gustavo Santaolalla was transitioning from a successful career as a musician to becoming an acclaimed film composer. This soundtrack followed his Oscar win for Best Original Score for 'Brokeback Mountain,' solidifying his reputation in Hollywood and showcasing his unique ability to blend traditional Argentine sounds with cinematic storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aterciopelados· Bersuit Vergarabat· Coti
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Opening 1:31
- 2 He Was a Friend of Mine Standout 4:39
- 3 Brokeback Mountain 1 2:32
- 4 A Love That Will Never Grow Old Standout 3:20
- 5 King of the Road 2:52
- 6 Snow 1:18
- 7 The Devil’s Right Hand 2:34
- 8 No One’s Gonna Love You Like Me 3:06
- 9 Brokeback Mountain 2 1:59
- 10 I Don’t Want to Say Goodbye 3:12
- 11 I Will Never Let You Go 1:55
- 12 Riding Horses 1:24
- 13 An Angel Went Up in Flames 2:36
- 14 It’s So Easy 2:27
- 15 Brokeback Mountain 3 2:14
- 16 The Maker Makes Standout 3:50
- 17 The Wings 1:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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