Cassandra's Dream
Philip Glass · 2008
31 min · 12 tracks · opera
Ethereal soundscapes blend minimalist motifs with evocative orchestration, creating a cinematic auditory journey throughout the film's narrative.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cassandra’s Dream Start here — The opening track introduces the thematic elements of the score with delicate piano lines that set the tone for the film's exploration of ambition and consequence.
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The Pursuit & Murder in the Park — This longer piece builds tension through dynamic shifts and layered instrumentation, capturing the film's climax and the unfolding drama effectively.
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Death on the Boat — With its haunting melodies and somber undertones, this track encapsulates a pivotal moment in the narrative, reflecting themes of loss and inevitability.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with emotional ebb
- short bursts of narrative progression
- focused listening for subtle details
- late-night contemplative ambiance
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- want immediate energetic gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry in Glass's catalog that may not be widely recognized but adds depth.
- Themes
- ambition and consequence· haunting melodies of loss· cinematic tension· minimalist orchestration
- Career context
- Released in 2008, Cassandra's Dream marked Philip Glass's continued evolution as a composer for film, following his celebrated scores for works like The Hours. By this time, Glass was an established figure in the world of contemporary classical and minimalist music, recognized for his innovative compositions that crossed genres and mediums.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steve Reich· Terry Riley· John Adams
Tracklist
- 1 Cassandra’s Dream Start here 2:18
- 2 Buying the Boat 1:44
- 3 Sailing 1:52
- 4 The Cockney Brothers 1:23
- 5 A Drive in the Country 1:38
- 6 Angela 1:12
- 7 Howard’s Request / In the Apt. 3:26
- 8 The Pursuit & Murder in the Park 6:44
- 9 Suspicion 2:25
- 10 The Plot Unravels 1:45
- 11 Death on the Boat 3:31
- 12 Cassandra’s Dream Finale 2:56
If this landed
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Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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