Donnie Darko
Donnie Darko
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Label: Sanctuary
Release Year: 2001
Barcode: 9328082004909
Country: UK
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Soundtrack and Score
Genre: Ambient
Composer: Michael Andrews
Donnie Darko (2001) is a psychological thriller that blends science fiction with surreal horror. Directed by Richard Kelly, the film follows Donnie, a troubled teenager (played by Jake Gyllenhaal) who begins experiencing bizarre visions of a man in a monstrous rabbit costume named Frank. As Donnie navigates his suburban life, he is drawn into a mysterious chain of events involving time travel, existential dread, and the boundaries of reality. With its cryptic narrative and haunting atmosphere, Donnie Darko has become a cult classic, known for its ambiguous storytelling and deep philosophical themes.
The film’s soundtrack plays a crucial role in establishing its eerie and melancholic tone. Featuring iconic '80s tracks like Tears for Fears’ "Head Over Heels" and Echo & the Bunnymen’s "The Killing Moon," the music perfectly complements Donnie’s sense of alienation and the film’s dreamlike aesthetic. Perhaps most famously, Gary Jules’ haunting cover of "Mad World" provides a somber and emotional conclusion to the film, encapsulating its themes of fate, loneliness, and despair. The soundtrack has since become a defining element of Donnie Darko's lasting appeal.
Track Listing
Carpathian Ridge
Michael Andrews
The Tangent Universe
Michael Andrews
The Artifact & Living
Michael Andrews
Middlesex Times
Michael Andrews
Manipulated Living
Michael Andrews
Philosophy Of Time Travel
Michael Andrews
Liquid Spear Waltz
Michael Andrews
Gretchen Ross
Michael Andrews
Burn It To The Ground
Michael Andrews
Slipping Away
Michael Andrews
Rosie Darko
Michael Andrews
Cellar Door
Michael Andrews
Ensurance Trap
Michael Andrews
Waltz In The 4th Dimension
Michael Andrews
Time Travel
Michael Andrews
Did You Know Him?
Michael Andrews
Mad World
Gary Jules
Mad World (Alternate Version)
Gary Jules
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