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The Piano

The Piano

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Label: Virgin
Soundtrack Released: 2006
Film Release Year: 1993
Barcode: 094636286921
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Score
Composer: Michael Nyman

"The Piano," directed by Jane Campion and released in 1993, is a critically acclaimed drama set in mid-19th century New Zealand. The story follows Ada McGrath, a mute Scottish woman played by Holly Hunter, who communicates through her piano and her daughter, Flora, portrayed by Anna Paquin. Ada is sent to New Zealand for an arranged marriage to a frontiersman, Alisdair Stewart (Sam Neill), who is indifferent to her passion for music. Her piano, left on the beach by her husband, becomes a symbol of her voice and desires. The plot thickens when a local worker, George Baines (Harvey Keitel), offers to return the piano in exchange for lessons, leading to an intense and forbidden relationship. The film explores themes of communication, autonomy, and desire, set against the backdrop of a rugged and untamed landscape.

The soundtrack of "The Piano" is composed by Michael Nyman, whose minimalist and evocative score is central to the film's emotional depth. The music, primarily performed on the piano, reflects Ada's internal world and her complex emotions. The most iconic piece, "The Heart Asks Pleasure First," captures the delicate and powerful aspects of the character's experience. Nyman's compositions are characterized by their repetitive structures and emotional intensity, perfectly complementing the film's visual narrative. The soundtrack not only enhances the atmosphere of the film but also stands alone as a celebrated work of contemporary classical music, capturing the melancholy and beauty of Ada's journey.

Track Listing

  1. To The Edge Of The Earth - 4:05
  2. Big My Secret - 2:52
  3. A Wild And Distant Shore - 5:52
  4. The Heart Asks Pleasure First - 1:36
  5. Here To There - 1:02
  6. The Promise - 4:16
  7. A Bed Of Ferns - 0:48
  8. The Fling - 1:29
  9. The Scent Of Love - 4:18
  10. Deep Into The Forest - 3:01
  11. The Mood That Passes Through You - 1:13
  12. Lost And Found - 2:27
  13. The Embrace - 2:37
  14. Little Impulse - 2:12
  15. The Sacrifice - 2:50
  16. I Clipped Your Wing - 4:36
  17. The Wounded - 2:30
  18. All Imperfect Things - 4:03
  19. Dreams Of A Journey - 5:31
  20. The Heart Asks Pleasure First / The Promise (Edit)

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