Vice – Original Motion Picture Score
Nicholas Britell · 2018
58 min · 26 tracks
A dynamic orchestral score intertwines sharp piano motifs with atmospheric strings, capturing the political intrigue and emotional depth of a complex narrative.
Top tracks — play these first
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Vice - Main Title Piano Suite — This track encapsulates the essence of the film, presenting a hauntingly beautiful piano theme that sets the tone for the entire score.
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Taking Over the Damn Place — This piece utilizes bold orchestral swells and rhythmic intensity to reflect the chaotic energy of political maneuvering, embodying key moments in the film.
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The Iraq War Symphony — Through its sweeping melodies and layered instrumentation, this track poignantly captures the gravity of war's impact on personal and national identity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sharp piano motifs for focus
- atmospheric strings for deep immersion
- dynamic pacing with narrative shifts
- short tracks for quick engagement
- political intrigue ambiance
Maybe skip if you
- seeking lyrical vocal performances
- prefer upbeat danceable rhythms
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Vice marks Nicholas Britell's continued emergence as a prominent film composer following his breakout success with Moonlight in 2016. By 2018, he was establishing a distinctive style characterized by rich orchestration and intricate melodies, which is evident throughout this score.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Max Richter· Ludovico Einaudi· Ólafur Arnalds
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Lineman - Prelude and Development 2:10
- 2 He Saw an Opportunity - Counterpoint in C Minor 2:19
- 3 Vice - Main Title Piano Suite 1:51
- 4 Master of the Switchblade 1:56
- 5 Flipping Cards 1:22
- 6 B-Flat Prelude 1:13
- 7 The Lineman in E-Flat Minor 1:49
- 8 Taking Over the Damn Place 3:26
- 9 Scalia 0:19
- 10 James Earl Carter Jr. 1:14
- 11 The Wyoming Campaign 3:23
- 12 The Other Half Fears Us 2:08
- 13 Dick's Heart Is Healthier than Ever 1:51
- 14 He Wants to Impress His Father 2:00
- 15 My Friend, My Running Mate 0:53
- 16 The Washington Game Board 2:42
- 17 The Many Offices of the VP 1:56
- 18 The War in Afghanistan / His Magnum Opus 2:34
- 19 The Iraq War Symphony 2:48
- 20 Major Combat Operations Have Ended 1:53
- 21 At Death's Door 2:40
- 22 Conclusion - the Transplant 7:07
- 23 Vice - Main Title Orchestra Suite 1:52
- 24 Imperium 1:45
- 25 G Minor Prelude 2:59
- 26 Parade Music 2:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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