A Dangerous Method (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack to the 2011 film A Dangerous Method, directed by David Cronenberg. The film's musical score is composed by Howard Shore, which consisted of 18 cues tuned for the film, along with the opera piece "Siegfried Idyll" by Richard Wagner. The score was released through Sony Classical Records on 21 November 2011.
| A Dangerous Method (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | ||||
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| Released | 21 November 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
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| Length | 65:07 | |||
| Label | Sony Classical | |||
| Producer | Howard Shore | |||
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Development
editThe film is scored by Cronenberg's regular collaborator Howard Shore. "Siegfried Idyll", a poem written by Richard Wagner was used throughout the film indicating Carl Jung's (Michael Fassbender) adulterous affair with Sabina Spielrien (Keira Knightley). Cronenberg recalled that "the idea was that she would have a sinful relationship with Jung and then give birth to this hero, this heroic Siegfried".[1]
The score is primarily based on "Siegfried Idyll" as its instrumentation for a small-size chamber orchestra which felt appropriate for the score. He did not write much of the score as it followed the opera in terms of its overall narrative structure.[2] He used the "bones" of the opera to create the structure and the arc of the music. He used a piano arrangement of the opera performed by pianist Lang Lang.[1]
Critical reception
editThomas Kiefner of Maintitles wrote "While not for everyone classical music lovers will embrace the Wagner influence and the piano performance of Lang Lang".[3] Filmtracks.com wrote "Even if you love both the Wagner source and Shore's inherent darkness, don't expect the classical beauty of the combined sum to outshine the stark, gloomy tone of that overarching demeanor."[4] William Ruhlmann of AllMusic wrote "Shore supports the setting and plot line with restrained, contemplative music in a classical mode suggestive of the late Romantic Era."[5] Mark Jenkins of National Public Radio called it as a "conventional score",[6] and Justin Chang of Variety described it as a "memorable score".[7] Danny King of The Film Stage called it as "effective".[8] John Powers of Vogue described it as "compellingly scored".[9]
Track listing
editAll music is composed by Howard Shore, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Burghölzli" | 1:23 |
| 2. | "Miss Spielrein" | 1:37 |
| 3. | "Galvanometer" | 1:04 |
| 4. | "Carriage" | 1:08 |
| 5. | "He's Very Persuasive" | 2:14 |
| 6. | "Sabina" | 0:57 |
| 7. | "Otto Gross" | 2:47 |
| 8. | "A Boat with Red Sails" | 1:02 |
| 9. | "Siegfried" | 1:01 |
| 10. | "Freedom" | 1:14 |
| 11. | "End of the Affair" | 1:06 |
| 12. | "Letters" | 2:25 |
| 13. | "Confession" | 1:30 |
| 14. | "Risk My Authority" | 1:11 |
| 15. | "Vienna" | 1:10 |
| 16. | "Only One God" | 2:26 |
| 17. | "Something Unforgivable" | 2:51 |
| 18. | "Reflection" | 5:57 |
| 19. | "Siegfried Idyll" (Richard Wagner) | 32:04 |
| Total length: | 65:07 | |
Credits
editCredits adapted from liner notes[10]
- Music composer, producer, orchestrator and conductor – Howard Shore
- Orchestra contractor – Joris Bartsch Buhle
- Piano – Nikolaus Resa
- Music programming – James Sizemore
- Recording and mixing – Simon Rhodes
- Mastering – Jonathan Schultz
- Music editor – Jennifer Dunnington, Jonathan Schultz
- Music co-ordinator – Alan Frey
- Copyist – Amy Baer, Vic Fraser
- Executive producer – Joe Augustine
- Production manager – Elizabeth Cotnoir
- Technician – Tim Starnes
Accolades
edit| Awards group | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genie Awards | Best Original Score | Won | [11] [12] |
| World Soundtrack Awards | Best Composer of the Year | Won | [13] |
References
edit- ^ a b N. G., David (25 November 2011). "'A Dangerous Method,' 'Melancholia' take cues from Richard Wagner". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 1 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ Schweiger, Daniel (27 December 2011). "Composer Interview: Howard Shore talks HUGO and A DANGEROUS METHOD". Assignment X. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ Kiefner, Thomas. "Howard Shore: A Dangerous Method". Maintitles.net. Archived from the original on 7 February 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ "A Dangerous Method (Howard Shore/Richard Wagner)". Filmtracks. 4 December 2011. Archived from the original on 29 July 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Review: A Dangerous Method [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 20 January 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ Jenkins, Mark (22 November 2011). 'Dangerous Method': Shocking Therapy For A Hysteric (Radio broadcast). National Public Radio. Archived from the original on 23 December 2011. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ Chang, Justin (2 September 2011). "A Dangerous Method". Variety. Archived from the original on 28 June 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ King, Danny (25 November 2011). "[Review] A Dangerous Method". The Film Stage. Archived from the original on 29 July 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ Powers, John (22 November 2011). "The Mind-Body Problem: My Week with Marilyn and A Dangerous Method". Vogue. Archived from the original on 29 July 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ Howard Shore. A Dangerous Method (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Media notes). Sony Classical Records.
- ^ "Genie Awards 2012: the nominations". Genie Awards. 21 January 2012. Archived from the original on 21 January 2012. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
- ^ "'Café de Flore', 'A Dangerous Method' lead Genie Awards race". Toronto Star. 17 January 2012. Archived from the original on 19 March 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
- ^ World Soundtrack Academy
- "World Soundtrack Awards Announces 2012 Nominees". World Soundtrack Academy. Archived from the original on 18 April 2017. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
- "Alberto Iglesias is 'Film Composer of the Year' at 12th World Soundtrack Awards". World Soundtrack Academy. Archived from the original on 18 April 2017. Retrieved 17 April 2017.