Brokeback Mountain
Brokeback Mountain
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Label: Verve Forecast
Release Year: 2005
Barcode: 602498865859
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Soundtrack and Score
Composer: Gustavo Santoalla
Brokeback Mountain (2005), directed by Ang Lee, is a poignant romantic drama that follows the complex and heartbreaking love story between two cowboys, Ennis Del Mar (Heath Ledger) and Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal). Set against the sweeping landscapes of Wyoming and spanning decades, the film explores themes of repression, societal expectations, and the enduring pain of forbidden love. Ledger’s restrained yet deeply emotional performance, paired with Gyllenhaal’s hopeful yet tragic portrayal, creates an unforgettable dynamic. The film’s raw authenticity and emotional depth earned it critical acclaim, multiple Academy Awards, and a lasting cultural impact.
The film’s soundtrack, composed by Gustavo Santaolalla, is a hauntingly beautiful and minimalist score that perfectly captures the film’s quiet longing and melancholy. The signature piece, The Wings, features delicate, resonant guitar work that conveys deep emotion without the need for words. Santaolalla’s use of sparse instrumentation mirrors the film’s restrained storytelling, enhancing the intimate yet aching love between Ennis and Jack. The soundtrack also includes classic country and folk songs from artists like Willie Nelson and Emmylou Harris, adding authenticity to the film’s Western setting and further deepening its emotional weight.
Track Listing
Opening
Gustavo Santaolalla
He Was A Friend Of Mine (Willie Nelson)
Willie Nelson
Brokeback Mountain #1
Gustavo Santaolalla
A Love That Will Never Grow Old (Emmylou Harris)
Emmylou Harris
King Of The Road (Rufus Wainwright & Teddy Thompson)
Teddy Thompson, Rufus Wainwright
The Devil's Right Hand (Steve Earle)
Steve Earle
No One's Gonna Love You Like Me (Mary McBride)
Mary McBride
Brokeback Mountain #2
Gustavo Santaolalla
I Don't Want To Say Goodbye (Teddy Thompson)
Teddy Thompson
I Will Never Let You Go (Jackie Green)
Jackie Greene
Riding Horses
Gustavo Santaolalla
An Angel Went Up In Flames
The Gas Band
It's So Easy (Linda Ronstadt)
Linda Ronstadt
Brokeback Mountain #3
Gustavo Santaolalla
The Maker Makes (Rufus Wainwright)
Rufus Wainwright
The Wings
Gustavo Santaolalla
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