The Piano
60 min · 20 tracks · opera
Ethereal piano melodies intertwine with haunting strings, evoking deep emotional landscapes and cinematic tension.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- ethereal melodies for introspection
- dynamic emotional contrasts throughout
- captivating cinematic soundscapes
- for reflective solitude
- wave-like pacing encourages immersion
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- Philip Glass· Steve Reich· Arvo Pärt
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 2:52
- 3 A Wild and Distant Shore 5:52
- 4 The Heart Asks Pleasure First 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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