The Insider

Label: Columbia
Release Year: 1999
Barcode:  5099749645820
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Score
Composer(s): Pieter Bourke, Lisa, Gerrard, Graeme Ravell, 

The Insider (1999) is a gripping drama directed by Michael Mann, based on the true story of Jeffrey Wigand, a whistleblower who exposed the tobacco industry's knowledge of the addictive and harmful nature of its products. The film stars Russell Crowe as Wigand and Al Pacino as Lowell Bergman, the "60 Minutes" producer who helps bring Wigand’s revelations to light. With meticulous direction and powerful performances, The Insider explores themes of corporate malfeasance, journalistic integrity, and personal sacrifice, delivering a tense, slow-burning narrative that’s both emotionally compelling and intellectually resonant.

The soundtrack, composed by Pieter Bourke and Lisa Gerrard (of Dead Can Dance), with additional contributions from Graeme Revell, plays a crucial role in setting the film’s haunting and contemplative tone. Gerrard’s ethereal vocals and the minimalist instrumentation create a somber atmosphere that mirrors Wigand’s inner turmoil and the moral weight of his choices. The music avoids conventional cues, opting instead for mood and texture, enhancing the psychological depth and dramatic tension throughout the film. The score’s understated elegance complements Mann’s visual style, resulting in a soundscape that feels timeless, introspective, and emotionally raw.

Track Listing

Tempest
Lisa Gerrard

Dawn Of The Truth
Pieter Bourke

Sacrifice
Lisa Gerrard

The Subordinate
Graeme Revell

Exile
Graeme Revell

The Silencer
Graeme Revell

Broken
Graeme Revell

Faith
Graeme Revell

I'm Alone On This
Graeme Revell

LB In Montana
Graeme Revell

Palladino Montage
Graeme Revell

Iguazu
Gustavo Santaolalla

Liquid Moon
Massive Attack

Rites (Special Edit For The Film)
Lisa Gerrard

Safe From Harm (Perfecto Mix)
Massive Attack

Meltdown
Lisa Gerrard

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