The Affair Of The Necklace Soundtrack
Introduction
The Affair Of The Necklace is a historical drama film based on the true story of a scandal that rocked the court of Louis XVI in the late 18th century. The film was released in 2001 and starred Hilary Swank, Simon Baker, and Christopher Walken. The Affair Of The Necklace soundtrack was composed by David Newman.
David Newman
David Newman is an American composer and conductor who has scored over 100 films. He was born in Los Angeles in 1954 and comes from a family of musicians. His father was a famous composer and conductor, Alfred Newman, and his brothers, Thomas and Randy, are also composers. David Newman has received numerous awards for his work, including an Emmy and a Grammy.
The Soundtrack
The Affair Of The Necklace soundtrack was released on October 23, 2001, by Varèse Sarabande. The album contains 19 tracks and has a runtime of 56 minutes. The music was recorded with the Hollywood Studio Symphony and features soloists such as Joshua Bell on violin and Jon Hassell on trumpet.
Track Listing
The track listing for The Affair Of The Necklace soundtrack is as follows:
- Main Title
- The Necklace
- Madame De Tourvel
- Meeting The Cardinal
- Queen's Confession
- Countess De Varennes
- Palace Intrigue
- Queen's Dress
- Signor Vigée
- Marie Antoinette
- The Diamond Necklace
- Secret Meeting
- The Trial
- Execution
- End Credits
- Madame De Tourvel (Alternate)
- Queen's Confession (Alternate)
- The Trial (Alternate)
- Execution (Alternate)
Reception
The Affair Of The Necklace soundtrack received generally positive reviews from critics. Filmtracks.com gave the album a score of 3.5 out of 5 and praised Newman's use of soloists and the overall "grandiose" feel of the music. Soundtrack.net also gave the album a positive review, calling it "an excellent score."
Conclusion
The Affair Of The Necklace soundtrack is a beautiful and grandiose score that perfectly captures the drama and intrigue of the film. David Newman's use of soloists and the Hollywood Studio Symphony creates a sense of beauty and elegance that is fitting for the film's setting. The soundtrack is available on CD and digital download and is a must-have for fans of historical drama and film music.
