The Italian Job

Label: Varese Saraband
Release Year: 2003
Barcode: 4005939648220
Country: Germany
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Score
Composer:John Powell

The Italian Job (2003), directed by F. Gary Gray, is a polished and energetic remake of the 1969 classic, updated with a modern setting, cutting-edge technology, and a sleek cast including Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, and Edward Norton. The story follows a team of thieves who plot an intricate heist to steal gold bars from a former ally who betrayed them, with the action shifting from the canals of Venice to the traffic-jammed streets of Los Angeles. Famous for its exhilarating Mini Cooper chase scenes, tight ensemble chemistry, and clever blend of action and humor, the film offers a stylish, fast-moving caper that pays homage to the original while creating its own identity.

John Powell’s score for The Italian Job is a vibrant, rhythmic work that fuses orchestral suspense with electronic beats and funk-infused energy. Designed to mirror the film’s precision-driven heists and slick urban settings, Powell’s music keeps the tension taut while adding a playful, almost mischievous edge. Tracks seamlessly shift between adrenaline-pumping action cues and cooler, more atmospheric moments, giving the film a dynamic musical backbone that enhances the storytelling without overwhelming it. His score not only drives the movie’s relentless pace but also adds layers of style and modernity, making it an essential component of the film’s overall charm.

Track Listing

Opening Titles
John Powell

The Italian Job
John Powell

Venice Gold Heist
John Powell

Boat Chase
John Powell

Mourning John
John Powell

Planning The Heist
John Powell

Pawning The Gold
John Powell

Cable Chick
John Powell

Getting The Axe
John Powell

The Devil Inside
John Powell

Bitter Suite
John Powell

The New Plan
John Powell

Tunnel Run
John Powell

Chopper Chase / Face-Off
John Powell

Golden
John Powell

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