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Track Listings
| 1. Girl With A Pearl Earring |
| 2. Griet's Theme |
| 3. New Life |
| 4. Master's House |
| 5. Camera Obscura |
| 6. Birth Feast |
| 7. Cornelia |
| 8. Vermeer's Studio |
| 9. Winter Nights |
| 10. Van Ruijven |
| 11. Home |
| 12. Colours In The Clouds |
| 13. Master Is Painting |
| 14. By The Canal With Pieter |
| 15. Catharina's Pearls |
| 16. Colours In The Clouds (Strings) |
| 17. Girl With A Pearl Earring (Reprise) |
| 18. Silence And Light ( Piano Solo) |
| 19. Griet's Theme ( Reprise) |
| 20. Griet Remembers |
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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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format: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
Format: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.
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
Format: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
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Girl With A Pearl Earring
It would seem that soundtracks are a good source of a new type of classical music. If you like hauntingly beautiful short pieces you will find some really memorable little tracks... Read more
Published on June 26, 2009 by Cobaltbanana
Subtle but amazing in every way
This is truly a beautiful soundtrack. Like the film, it is probably not very well known by many people, but a gem nonetheless. Read more
Published on July 26, 2005 by Scott Roy
Soundtrack is a work of art itself
I love this soundtrack! It stands alone as beautiful, haunting, alluring, and innocent--just as Griet herself was in the film. Read more
Published on April 11, 2005 by J. Johnson
fine film
a fine film of one man's fantasy of a vermeer painting. Strictly fiction based on an actual work of art. I enjoyed the film, though not a great film. Read more
Published on February 3, 2005 by D. A. D Orlins
Gorgeous, haunting, lyrical, romantic soundtrack music
I loved the movie, and the soundtrack is a big part of the reason why. Beautiful, haunting music, gorgeous cinematography, fascinating story -- listening to the soundtrack brings... Read more
Published on January 27, 2004
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