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Sounds on Screen #3 (Our Kind of Traitor)

7/1/2016

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The only film this year that I have given 5 stars on Letterboxd has a worthy soundtrack to accompany the picture.  From the very beginning of the film, we get a sense that this is going to be an emotional arc full of melancholy but also moments of joy.  The soundtrack starts off with "The Ballet" which is a slow and dark string reflection which lasts for six-and-a-half minutes.  I especially like the acoustic guitar which has a Latin influence.  The soundtrack also features progressive and repetitive tracks which build the intensity of the story as it unravels into confusion.  Composer Marcelo Zarvos (Brooklyn's Finest) displays his experience with the classical style with his sweet and rich string melodies that often accompany the guitar and piano which are featured throughout the soundtrack.  This soundtrack presents us with a type of class where we feel as if we are reading the novel in a sophisticated setting, rather than sprawling out on the bean-bag chair.  It pulls you further and further into the minds of the creators, perfectly setting the tone for the film as a whole and adding to every aspect of the performances.  The music creates yet another reason for this film to be my favorite of the year so far.

Notable Tracks:
1. "The Ballet"
2. "Journey to Bern"
3. "You're a Good Man, Professor"
4. "Our Kind of Traitor"
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