One of the decade’s most unnerving coming-of-age film, Corbet’s first feature is a troubled look inside the formative experiences of a young boy with a dark future. And when the first strains of Scott Walker’s panicky accompaniment slice into the soundtrack like Penderecki having a heart attack, the strings cutting into archival footage of World War I troops marching in deadly formation, you’ll be glad for the warning.
Written by art pop god Scott Walker (as opposed to embattled Wisconsin governor Scott Walker), the score for Brady Corbet’s directorial debut begins with 17 seconds of an orchestra tuning up, as if warning you to brace for what’s to come. “The Childhood of a Leader” might be set in 1918, but it sure sounds a lot like 2016. “The Childhood of a Leader” (Scott Walker) That consistency only makes Tamar-kali’s final tracks more powerful, as the torture of “Missing Letter” gives way to the divine transcendence of “…But for Love.” -DE 19. Moments of levity jump out of the higher registers like flickers escaping a fire, but the music always returns to that low rumble, those strings absorbing all manner of hardship and violence. Using the groan of a contrabass to capture the stagnant quality of the film’s Mississippi Delta setting, Tamar-kali built a stunningly evocative soundscape that anchors the sprawling plot to a particular stretch of land in the deep South. “Strings, darkness, and intimacy.” Those were Dee Rees’ words of instruction for Tamar-kali when she entrusted the polyphonously talented Brooklyn native to write the music for “Mudbound,” and “strings, darkness, and intimacy” is exactly what she got when the finished recordings were delivered to her just five weeks later. These are the 20 best film scores of the 2010s. Now, we celebrate the music that got those movies stuck in our head. But his plan is not as simple as he thought at first.Earlier this week, IndieWire revealed our list of the 100 Best Movies of the Decade. He is not only a spectator but can actively change the past and thus also the present. On his 21st birthday Tim learns that he can travel through time. When I Fall In Love - Barbar Gough, Sagat Guirey, Andy Hamill, Tim Herniman Timestamp: 1:57 | Scene: Song can be heard in the credits. Timestamp: 1:52 | Scene: Tim and his father travel through time and experience some childhood memories together for the last time. Timestamp: 1:44 | Scene: The family meets. Timestamp: 1:41 | Scene: Tim decides to relive every day. Timestamp: 1:39 | Scene: Tim talks about happiness in the voice-over. Harry is approached by a woman and asks for an autograph. Timestamp: 1:15 | Scene: After the wedding. Timestamp: 1:09 | Scene: Tim and Mary get married in church. Montage of the two as they say goodbye daily in the subway. Timestamp: 0:50 | Scene: Tim and Mary are in the subway. How Long Will I Love You - Jon Boden, Sam Sweeney, Ben Coleman Timestamp: 0:41 | Scene: Tim travels back in time to meet Mary at the party. He waits days for Mary to appear.ĭilemma - Nelly Feat. Timestamp: 0:33 | Scene: Tim visits an exhibition of Kate Mose. Song can be heard at the aftershow party. Timestamp: 0:31 | Scene: The theater play was a complete success. Timestamp: 0:25 | Scene: Tim says goodbye to Mary after getting her cell phone number. Timestamp: 0:10 | Scene: Charlotte stays with Tim and his family over the summer. (Also to be heard as Tim travels back in time.) Timestamp: 0:04 | Scene: The last song at the New Year's Eve party. (Also to be heard when Tim travels back to the past.) Tim runs against a table, which then falls over. Timestamp: 0:03 | Scene: 3rd song at the party. Timestamp: 0:03 | Scene: 2nd song at the party. Timestamp: 0:02 | Scene: 1st song at the party. Timestamp: 0:01 / 1:55 | Scene: Song can be heard directly at the beginning and end of the movie.