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The Mercy

The Mercy

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Label: Exiled Records
Release Year: 2018
Barcode: 028947983033
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Type: Score
Composer: Johan Johannson

The Mercy is a 2018 biographical drama film directed by James Marsh, which tells the story of Donald Crowhurst, an amateur sailor who attempted to complete the 1968 Sunday Times Golden Globe Race, a single-handed, round-the-world yacht race. Played by Colin Firth, Crowhurst enters the race with hopes of financial reward and fame, but soon faces insurmountable challenges.

Realizing he is out of his depth, Crowhurst begins falsifying his position reports to appear more successful than he actually is. The film delves into Crowhurst’s psychological turmoil as his deceit spirals out of control, leading to tragic consequences. Rachel Weisz co-stars as Clare Crowhurst, Donald's supportive but ultimately heartbroken wife. The film portrays the personal and emotional struggles behind Crowhurst's ill-fated voyage, highlighting themes of ambition, desperation, and the human spirit.

The soundtrack for The Mercy, composed by Jóhann Jóhannsson, enhances the film's emotional and dramatic depth with its haunting and evocative score. Jóhannsson's music beautifully captures the isolation and inner conflict experienced by Crowhurst during his voyage.

The score's minimalistic and melancholic tones reflect the vast emptiness of the ocean and the profound psychological landscape of the protagonist. Jóhannsson's composition not only underscores the narrative but also deepens the audience's connection to Crowhurst's harrowing journey. The music, with its subtle crescendos and poignant melodies, plays a crucial role in conveying the tragic beauty of Crowhurst's story.

Track Listing

  1. Flares
  2. Boating for Beginners
  3. The Good Ship Teignmouth Electron
  4. A Sparrow Alighted Upon Our Shoulder
  5. Terra Firma
  6. Into the Wide and Deep Unknown
  7. Good Morning, Midnight
  8. A Sea Without Shores
  9. Karen býr til engil
  10. Innocence
  11. The Doldrums
  12. Meditation
  13. The Horse Latitudes
  14. Radio
  15. The Furious Sea of Fogs and Squalls
  16. Three Thousand Five Hundred and Ninety One Benches
  17. The Captain’s Log
  18. The Mercy
  19. She Loves to Ride the Port Ferry When It Rains
  20. The Radiant City

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