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Magnolia – Original Motion Picture Score

Jon Brion · 2000

48 min · 9 tracks · pop music

A lush orchestral tapestry intertwines with intimate melodies, reflecting the emotional complexity of life’s moments.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Showtime — This track captures the essence of the film's narrative through its sweeping dynamics and intricate arrangements, mirroring the emotional highs and lows of the characters' journeys.
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    Jimmy’s Breakdown — By blending melancholic piano lines with orchestral swells, this piece effectively conveys the internal struggle of its character, making it a pivotal moment in the score.
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    Stanley / Frank / Linda’s Breakdown — This expansive track showcases Brion's ability to weave together multiple themes, encapsulating the interconnectedness of the film's characters while building tension and release.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The score's intricate arrangements and thematic development create a compelling listening experience.

What we noticed

  • The use of silence and sparse instrumentation in certain sections emphasizes emotional weight, contrasting with more lush passages.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 A Little Library Music / Going to a Show 5:36
  • 2 Showtime 10:29
  • 3 Jimmy’s Breakdown 4:25
  • 4 WDKK Theme 0:44
  • 5 I’ve Got a Surprise for You Today 6:14
  • 6 Stanley / Frank / Linda’s Breakdown 11:02
  • 7 Chance of Rain 4:11
  • 8 So Now Then 3:51
  • 9 Magnolia 2:12

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