What makes V for Vendetta – Music from the Motion Picture by Dario Marianelli notable?

V for Vendetta – Music from the Motion Picture received critical acclaim and helped solidify Marianelli's reputation within the film industry. The soundtrack not only reached commercial success, charting on various music platforms, but also contributed to the film's cultural impact, reinforcing its themes of resistance and societal change. Dario Marianelli was establishing himself as a significant film composer when V for Vendetta was released in 2006, following his acclaimed score for Pride & Prejudice (2005). This album marked a notable evolution in his work, showcasing his ability to blend classical orchestration with modern themes, which would later define his style.

How many songs are on V for Vendetta – Music from the Motion Picture?

V for Vendetta – Music from the Motion Picture has 13 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

V for Vendetta – Music from the Motion Picture

Dario Marianelli · 2006

63 min · 13 tracks

Orchestral swells intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a tense atmosphere that complements the film's dystopian narrative.

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Remember Remember — This opening track sets the tone for the entire soundtrack with its powerful orchestration and thematic motifs that echo throughout the film.
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Valerie — A poignant piece that encapsulates the emotional core of the film, blending melancholic strings with a haunting melody that reflects Evey's journey.
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...Governments Should Be Afraid of Their People... — This track effectively captures the spirit of rebellion central to the film's plot, featuring dramatic crescendos that evoke a sense of urgency and defiance.
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England Prevails — Combining intense orchestral elements with thematic callbacks, this track serves as a climactic moment in both the film and the score, reinforcing its revolutionary message.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The score effectively combines orchestral elements with thematic development, creating a distinct atmosphere.

What we noticed

The final three tracks slow down significantly, allowing for a reflective conclusion to the narrative arc established earlier.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. 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 Remember Remember 6:42
2 Cry Me a River 2:48
3 "...Governments Should Be Afraid of Their People..." 3:11
4 Evey's Story 2:48
5 Lust at the Abbey 3:17
6 The Red Diary 7:33
7 Valerie 8:48
8 Evey Reborn 3:50
9 I Found a Reason 2:02
10 England Prevails 5:44
11 The Dominoes Fall 5:28
12 Bird Gerhl 3:17
13 Knives and Bullets (And Cannons Too) 7:33

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Pride & Prejudice

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