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The Golden Compass

The Golden Compass

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Label: Decca
Released: 2007
Barcode: 028947802075
Country: UK & Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Score
Composer: Alexandre Desplat

The Golden Compass is a 2007 fantasy adventure film directed by Chris Weitz, based on the first novel in Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy. The film stars Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra Belacqua, a young girl living in a parallel universe where human souls manifest as animal companions called daemons.

When her friend Roger goes missing, Lyra embarks on a perilous journey to the Arctic to rescue him, armed with a mysterious and powerful device known as the alethiometer, or golden compass, which can reveal the truth. Along the way, she encounters various allies and adversaries, including the enigmatic Mrs. Coulter, played by Nicole Kidman, and the formidable armored bear Iorek Byrnison, voiced by Ian McKellen. The film explores themes of freedom, destiny, and the conflict between science and religion, all set in a richly imagined world.

The soundtrack for The Golden Compass was composed by Alexandre Desplat, known for his ability to enhance narrative with his evocative and atmospheric scores. Desplat's music for the film is a blend of orchestral and choral elements that capture the epic scope and mystical qualities of the story.

The score features sweeping melodies and intricate compositions that underscore the adventurous and fantastical elements of Lyra's journey. Notable tracks include "Lyra's Theme," which conveys the protagonist's innocence and determination, and "Battle with the Tartars," a dynamic piece that heightens the film's action sequences. Desplat's score is integral to the film's ability to transport audiences to Pullman's complex and magical world, adding depth and emotion to the cinematic experience.

Track Listing

  1. The Golden Compass - 2:20
  2. Sky Ferry - 2:42
  3. Letters From Bolvangar - 2:32
  4. Lyra, Roger And Billy - 1:28
  5. Mrs. Coulter - 5:19
  6. Lyra Escapes - 3:43
  7. The Magisterium - 1:58
  8. Dust - 1:09
  9. Serafina Pekkala - 1:49
  10. Lee Scoresby's Airship Adventure - 1:18
  11. Iorek Byrnison - 5:27
  12. Lord Faa, King Of The Gyptians - 2:18
  13. The Golden Monkey - 2:03
  14. Riding Iorek - 4:39
  15. Samoyed Attack - 1:21
  16. Lord Asriel - 2:08
  17. Ragnar Sturlusson - 6:19
  18. Ice Bear Combat - 2:16
  19. Iorek's Victory - 1:27
  20. The Ice Bridge - 1:32
  21. Rescuing The Children - 2:19
  22. Intercision - 2:48
  23. Mother - 3:34
  24. Battle With The Tartars - 4:29
  25. Epilogue - 3:32
  26. Lyra (Kate Bush) 

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