The Holiday

Label: Varese Saraband
Release Year: 2006
Barcode: 4005939678425
Country: Germany
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Score
Composer: Hans Zimmer

The Holiday (2006), directed by Nancy Meyers, is a romantic comedy that follows two women from opposite sides of the world—Iris (Kate Winslet) in England and Amanda (Cameron Diaz) in Los Angeles—who swap homes over Christmas to escape heartbreak. While adjusting to their new surroundings, each unexpectedly finds love: Iris with a kindhearted composer (Jack Black) and Amanda with Iris’s charming brother (Jude Law). The film blends warmth, humour, and festive charm, making it a modern seasonal favourite.

The score, composed by Hans Zimmer, departs from his trademark epic style to deliver something intimate, light, and romantic. Using piano, strings, and playful woodwinds, Zimmer creates a warm and whimsical soundscape that captures both the cosy English countryside and the glamorous California setting. Themes are tender and melodic, enhancing the emotional connections between the characters while maintaining a festive sparkle. It’s considered one of Zimmer’s most charmingly understated works, perfectly underscoring the film’s mix of romance and holiday spirit.

Track Listing

Maestro
Hans Zimmer

Iris and Jasper
Hans Zimmer

Kayak for One
Hans Zimmer

Zero
Hans Zimmer

Dream Kitchen
Hans Zimmer

Separate Vacations
Hans Zimmer

Anything Can Happen
Hans Zimmer

Light My Fire
Hans Zimmer

Definitely Unexpected
Hans Zimmer

If I Wanted to Call You
Hans Zimmer

Roadside Rhapsody
Hans Zimmer

Busy Guy
Hans Zimmer

For Nancy
Hans Zimmer

It’s Complicated
Hans Zimmer

Kiss Goodbye
Hans Zimmer

Verso e Prosa
Hans Zimmer

Meu Passado
Hans Zimmer

The "Cowch"
Hans Zimmer

Three Musketeers
Hans Zimmer

Christmas Surprise
Hans Zimmer

Gumption
Hans Zimmer

Cry
Hans Zimmer

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