The Piano
60 min · 20 tracks · opera
Ethereal piano melodies intertwine with haunting strings, evoking deep emotional landscapes and cinematic tension.
Why this album works
The album received widespread recognition, contributing to the film's success at the Cannes Film Festival where it won the Palme d'Or. Additionally, its chart performance showcased Nyman’s unique blend of classical minimalism and contemporary sound, influencing subsequent film composers.
- Best for
- ethereal melodies for introspection dynamic emotional contrasts throughout captivating cinematic soundscapes
- Context
- Released in 1993, 'The Piano' marked Michael Nyman's foray into film scoring, following his established career as a minimalist composer. This soundtrack was pivotal, coinciding with the film's critical acclaim and helping to cement Nyman’s reputation in the world of film music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Corigliano· George Frideric Handel· Jean Sibelius
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 To the Edge of the Earth 4:05
- 2 Big My Secret Standout 2:52
- 3 A Wild and Distant Shore Standout 5:52
- 4 The Heart Asks Pleasure First Standout 1:36
- 5 Here to There 1:02
- 6 The Promise 4:16
- 7 A Bed of Ferns 0:48
- 8 The Fling 1:29
- 9 The Scent of Love 4:18
- 10 Deep Into the Forest 3:01
- 11 The Mood That Passes Through You 1:13
- 12 Lost and Found 2:27
- 13 The Embrace 2:37
- 14 Little Impulse 2:12
- 15 The Sacrifice 2:50
- 16 I Clipped Your Wing 4:36
- 17 The Wounded 2:30
- 18 All Imperfect Things 4:03
- 19 Dreams of a Journey 5:31
- 20 The Heart Asks Pleasure First / The Promise (edit) 3:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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