Girl With A Pearl Earring - Original Motion Picture Score

Alexandre Desplat | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 11, 2009)
• Original Release Date: January 9, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Lionsgate
• ASIN: B0001FVEU4
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,547 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Girl With A Pearl Earring, based on the best selling novel by Tracy Chevalier, is about the painting of Vermeer's iconic portrait of the same name. The score is composed by Alexandre Desplat, who has scored over 50 films as well as projects for tv and theater for over 15 years.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A sumptuous film score, May 15, 2004

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Erica Anderson (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Girl With A Pearl Earring - Original Motion Picture Score (Audio CD)

Earlier this winter I saw "Girl With a Pearl Earring" in the movie theater. I loved the concept of taking a famous painting and turning it into a fictional story like author Tracy Chevalier did with Johanne's painting of a girl with a pearl earring. The film was a stunning piece of work. Colin Firth as Vermeer and Scarlett Johansson as Griet put in excellent performances as did the supporting cast. What really made the film for me was the haunting film score. The music really shaped the mood of the film. I finally found a copy of the soundtrack for "Girl With a Pearl Earring" today. I knew right away that I had to buy it. Listening to the music sent chills down my spine. Alexandre Desplat did an amazing job as composure as well as conductor for the film score. It brought back images of the film. I agree with the other reviewer, Alexandre's film score should have received an Oscar nod. It is truly one of the best film scores I have ever heard in my 30 years of life (well, almost 30 years in a few months). The music isn't bombastic and loud like a lot of film scores tends to be. It is very subtle and breathtaking to this music lover's ears. Anyone who has seen and loved the movie, get this soundtrack. It is a nice reminder of one of the best art house films ever made.

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasing and haunting score, March 1, 2004

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LadySTRANGER (East Coast) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Girl With A Pearl Earring - Original Motion Picture Score (Audio CD)

I first saw Girl with a Pearl Earring at Telluride by the Sea in late September 2003.
Immediately, the score struck me as something beautiful and unique. It was lovely against the gorgeous spectrum of the film.
I immediately wanted to purchase it,
but only until six months later is it now available.
I highly suggest purchasing this disc, even if you have not seen the film.
The score was robbed of an Academy Award nomination
and shouldn't be overlooked by anyone.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie soundtrack, January 29, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The Girl With a Pearl Earring (Audio CD)

Although not using 17thc instruments, this quiet, often dreamy and haunting soundtrack evokes the setting and mood of both the movie and book beautifully.

Anyone wanting this soundtrack in the U.S. can order this soundtrack directly from LionsGate Films. Go to www.girlwithapearlearring.com and click on "Order the Soundtrack" You will then get this CD in a week or so, and have the CD that is playable on U.S. equipment