A Single Man (Soundtrack) – 01 Stillness of the Mind
A Single Man is a 2009 American drama film based on the Christopher Isherwood novel of the same name. It was directed by famous fashion designer Tom Ford, who had to finance it himself, as it was his directorial debut. The film stars Colin Firth as the protagonist George Falconer, a gay British university professor living in Southern California in 1962. Music Composer: Abel Korzeniowski & Shigeru Umebayashi Performer : Various Artists Label : Relativity Media Release Date : January 05, 2010 Composer : Abel Korzeniowski, Shigeru Umebayashi TRACK LISTING 1Stillness of the Mind – Abel Korzeniowski 2Drowning – Abel Korzeniowski 3Snow – Abel Korzeniowski 4Becoming George – Abel Korzeniowski 5George’s Waltz (1) – Shigeru Umebayashi 6Daydreams – Abel Korzeniowski 7Mescaline – Abel Korzeniowski 8Going Somewhere – Abel Korzeniowski 9A Variation on Scotty Tails Madeline – Shigeru Umebayashi 10Carlos – Shigeru Umebayashi 11La Wally – Miriam Gauci 12Stormy Weather – Etta James 13Green Onions – Booker T. & The mg’s 14Blue Moon – Jo Stafford 15Swimming – Abel Korzeniowski 16And Just Like That – Abel Korzeniowski 17George’s Waltz (2) – Shigeru Umebayashi 18Sunset – Abel Korzeniowski 19Clock Tick – Abel Korzeniowski
heyjo0205
March 10, 2010 @ 10:40 pmListening to this, I feel regret that I haven’t bought the CD when there was a deal at the local CD shop.
The violin and the cello are just… words cannot express what I feel. They are reminiscent, full of regret and sadness yet there is a touch of hope within the chords. They remind me of what life is like.
GusHammond
March 10, 2010 @ 11:33 pmBeautiful.
theoseimai
March 11, 2010 @ 12:11 ammagnificent ..
Caitie9876
March 11, 2010 @ 12:21 amDoes anyone else think it is kind of funny that Mr. Darcy is playing a gay man
I am just being silly, it is a great part for Firth and he does a great job but he will always be Mr. Darcy for me
wtb2612
March 11, 2010 @ 1:15 amNominations for best score were very strange this year, no idea how this didn’t get a nod. Up had the best score of the year though, so I’ll be happy if that wins. Anything would be ridiculous.
Arieromocram
March 11, 2010 @ 1:24 amLOVE IT
gologazov
March 11, 2010 @ 2:13 amSo sublime, perfect
LeonardaDaReicholl
March 11, 2010 @ 2:14 amThis OST is wonderful. I loved it, keep me amazed the whole movie.
iveywebb44
March 11, 2010 @ 2:32 amit is impossible for me to believe this isnt phillip glass, very much his style and so similar to his second violin concerto
Narumisan02
March 11, 2010 @ 3:32 amIndeed…. Stunning falls short…. Actually words can’t describe the beauty in this music.
TomCLee14
March 11, 2010 @ 4:04 am@Narumisan02
Well I would have been surprised had No Country for Old Men been nominated for its score, since it didn’t have one. I think we’ll have to agree to disagree on this one, because while I personally wouldn’t have given The Hurt Locker’s score a nomination, I can still appreciate why other people would. On topic; this music is stunning.
Narumisan02
March 11, 2010 @ 4:18 amI disagree. The music hardly affected the mood and atmosphere in the film. It really didn’t do anything in the movie. If the soundtrack is removed from it, I’m sure it wouldn’t make a difference. The Hurt Locker is just like No Country for Old Men in that aspect. At least the latter didn’t garner an unnecessary nomination. Both films really have no need for a score to maintain suspense, so the nomination isn’t warranted. Not when there are scores such as this one to choose from.
TomCLee14
March 11, 2010 @ 5:14 am@Narumisan02
The reason that The Hurt Locker is up for best score is because while the music was less prominent, it was perfect for the movie in every possible way.
AngelofMusic04
March 11, 2010 @ 5:40 amI’m still trying to figure out why my previous comment got so many negatives just because I thought ASM and Drag Me to Hell were more deserving of Score nominations than Sherlock Holmes and The Hurt Locker.
dr1345
March 11, 2010 @ 6:28 amphilip glas is repetitive too, still great minimalistic music
crazykylienlfan
March 11, 2010 @ 6:31 amTouching.I expected a lot,but I got even more
This movie is perfect from cast,story,music,camera, everything is in the place
Soundtrack is WOW
and not only that Abel K did amazing job,but director of the movie put his composition in the right moments in the movie
Sadly more I was enjoying the movie,more I was aware that CRAZY HEART will win.This is not story to touch narrow minded americans
This is story for us EU people
Maybe Coling get it,but best movie will be AVATAR or CH
AngelofMusic04
March 11, 2010 @ 7:17 amI agree. I love Hans’ music, but after a while, you kind of notice how incredibly similar his notes are.
Just listen to “Am I Not Merciful?” from Gladiator, “Watch the World Burn” from The Dark Knight and “Immolation” from Angels & Demons back-to-back-to-back and you’ll notice.
leeallen01
March 11, 2010 @ 7:37 amthts cause all his scores are awesome, because they are the same lol. sherlock is just pirates, pirates is just gladiator. he has hardly any variance at all, but he is still awesome of course, but repetitive.
LeeClaxton
March 11, 2010 @ 8:30 am@AngelofMusic04 omfgg dont u diss hanz simmer he iz a godde amongst menn, i cant fink of a badde score dat he haz dun!!!!1
AngelofMusic04
March 11, 2010 @ 9:12 amDitch THL – I honestly can’t remember the music in that – for A Single Man – and Sherlock for either Broken Embraces or Drag Me to Hell.
ifansay
March 11, 2010 @ 9:59 amThank you for posting this piece. I saw the film 3 weeks ago and it still lingers on my mind. One of the best film Colin Firth has ever done. And the music score… exquisite.
Narumisan02
March 11, 2010 @ 10:23 amI wholeheartedly agree. Upon seeing The Hurt Locker…. I don’t even know why it’s there. There was barely any music playing in the background and the little that played was not very memorable at all….
leeallen01
March 11, 2010 @ 10:41 ambeautiful!
chrissy09ww
March 11, 2010 @ 11:00 amI NEVER SAID IT WAS STUPID!! Geez what wrong with you people who think I hate this??!!! Read the fucking comment over and over again!!!! “”"”GET IT STAIGHT!!!!”"”"
ahiley123
March 11, 2010 @ 11:37 amFANTASTIC ………………