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Pride & Prejudice

Dario Marianelli · 2005

41 min · 17 tracks

Delicate piano motifs intertwine with lush strings, evoking the emotional landscape of romance and societal intrigue.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Dawn — This opening track sets the tone for the entire score, introducing the gentle and romantic themes that permeate the film.
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    Darcy's Letter — This piece captures a pivotal moment in the narrative, combining tension and resolution through its sweeping string arrangements.
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    Your Hands Are Cold — A hauntingly beautiful piece that underscores a key emotional climax in the film, highlighting Marianelli's ability to evoke deep feelings through minimal instrumentation.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
68 /100
Alpine
Higher than 93% of albums we've rated

The score combines emotive melodies with orchestral textures, establishing a strong identity within film music.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks, such as 'Liz on Top of the World' and 'Darcy's Letter', build tension through gradual layering of instruments, enhancing the narrative arc.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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 Dawn 2:40
  • 2 Stars and Butterflies 2:01
  • 3 The Living Sculptures of Pemberly 3:03
  • 4 Meryton Townhall 1:14
  • 5 The Militia Marches In 0:57
  • 6 Georgiana 1:37
  • 7 Arrival at Netherfield 1:42
  • 8 A Postcard to Henry Purcell 2:41
  • 9 Liz on Top of the World 1:24
  • 10 Leaving Netherfield 1:43
  • 11 Another Dance 1:15
  • 12 The Secret Life of Daydreams 1:56
  • 13 Darcy's Letter 3:59
  • 14 Can't Slow Down 1:11
  • 15 Your Hands Are Cold 5:25
  • 16 Mrs. Darcy 3:47
  • 17 Credits 4:47

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