Girl with a Pearl Earring – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Alexandre Desplat · 2004
50 min · 20 tracks
Lush orchestral arrangements intertwine with delicate motifs, evoking the visual beauty and emotional depth of Vermeer’s artwork.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- lush orchestral textures for immersion
- dynamic flow with emotional depth
- delicate motifs for reflective moments
- ideal for visual art inspiration
- captivating background for creativity
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat and fast-paced music
- seek lyrics-driven listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Upon its release in 2004, Alexandre Desplat was gaining recognition as a film composer after his earlier works such as 'The Girl on the Bridge' (1999). 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' marked a significant milestone in his career, showcasing his ability to create evocative soundscapes that enhance cinematic narratives and leading to his eventual prominence in Hollywood.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hans Zimmer· John Williams· Thomas Newman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Girl With a Pearl Earring 2:17
- 2 Griet's Theme 4:09
- 3 A New Life 3:06
- 4 The Master's House 3:18
- 5 Camera Obscura 1:29
- 6 The Birth Feast 2:46
- 7 Cornelia 1:44
- 8 Vermeer's Studio 3:08
- 9 Winter Nights 2:07
- 10 Van Ruijven 3:33
- 11 Home 1:14
- 12 Colours in the Clouds 3:29
- 13 The Master Is Painting 2:06
- 14 By the Canal With Pieter 1:46
- 15 Catharina's Pearls 1:23
- 16 Colours in the Clouds (strings) 3:27
- 17 Girl With a Pearl Earring (reprise) 2:18
- 18 Silence and Light (piano solo) 1:40
- 19 Griet's Theme (reprise) 4:19
- 20 Griet Remembers 0:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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