Atlas Shrugged Movie Music: The John Galt Theme

[Barry62152]

Ayn Rand was not a conservative, but she did inspire the words of conservatism. mostly libertarian conservatism which is my politics.

[smiledammit24]

I read the book. I enjoyed it but it was far too long. I would say for anyone that is interested in it, just read Francisco's "What is Money?' and "John Galt's Speech" and then use the rest of your time to actually read up on basic economics.

[fyadcorp]

lol Randroids won't accept a box-office bomb as a tacit failure of their ideology

[DobermansRock]

@fyadcorp Fool...

[HickysBoy]

I saw it because I was a 'student of Objectivism' as a teen and read AS 10-12 times. I've since moved on and away but this movie can only be described as gosh-awful. I almost left about one-third through it but stuck it out.

[ch322]

seems this flick turned out to be the flop of the century.

maybe the production of the next two parts needs to be subsidized by tax money...

[EBMonseigneur]

Long ago enjoyed the novel (all 3 parts), though a bit complicated. Yesterday enjoyed the movie, though it's different from the novel.

[lessiv]

Best scene is definetly when Hanks goming home. The bracelet scene. Exactly like you've imagined. Nevertheless it's a mistake to show Galt in the beginning and the whole film, the mysterious atmosphere is gone

[Laxanii]

I wonder if this is the music we'll hear in Part 3 (or the end of Part 2) when Dagny looks up to see the face without pain or fear or guilt--the kind of face that lets you know that everything is going to be fine. Will this music play when she views for the first time a face of a man as he should be? Will this music play when she sees that face which makes you feel at peace with your own existence and the world around you? I sure hope so...or a piece of music just as emotionally invigorating.

[LibertySole]

Grant Bowler was perfect as Hank Rearden!

[MrAdvancedAtheist]

Just remember: Dagny named this rail line after her 30-something virgin male stalker.

[ElliotHYoung]

@pvisserandorra You're just as hypocritical as those monkeys that are "occupying" wall street. Capitalism is the only system where you are guaranteed the opportunity to not only preserve, but to enhance your existence. It is the only system in which property rights are held inviolable, and where there is rule of law. This is a nation of laws, not men. Selfishness is merely, in dictionary definition, concern for oneself. I postulate that it is indeed you who would rather loot from those who prod

[pvisserandorra]

What the world needs is more selfish pricks...

[saturnberry7]

I just got my butt kicked recently for defending those folks that do amazing things like give us jobs and create fabulous innovations like air-conditioning, TV, housing, music, CD's, xboxes, ipods, the net... I remembered this piece of music and felt very comforted. I wanted to thank the creators of this movie again. It reminds me to never give up my Hope.

[TumisHumis]

Still can't get over the setting, it's an alternative reality, they don't have to make it make sense. I really do wish they choose a 20s-40s theme. (1920s-40s that is)

[jami0070]

If we all have to fall together in a valley, let the valley be India please .. I would love my country and it's people to be the best of what men, women, children can be to create a new Civilization.

[backlighting]

*The highest tribute to Ayn Rand, is that her critics must distort everything that she stood for in order to attack her. She advocated reason, not force; the individual's rights to freedom of action, speech, and association; self-responsibility not self-indulgence, and a live-and-let-live society in which each individual is treated as an END, not the MEANS of others' ends. How many critics would dare to honestly state these ideas, & say "..and that's what I reject?

[UpstairsMaid]

@backlighting here here. and they distort her humanity saying things like she wouldn't save a child if it required going against her interests. if you can't destroy the message, then destroy the messenger.

[soccom8341576]

@jcapatelli

It's your choice what you believe.

[Coiler578]

Listening to this song makes me think of a place in Colorado called Atlantis.

[Mr99BOXER]

What a wonderful movie and accomplished in only 52 days !! It will indeed take a pioneering cable network to finish this grand epic ! Still amazing to behold with it's small budget, small distribution network of theaters and wonderful acting. Please someone, finish this grand epic !!!!

[soccom8341576]

@Mr99BOXER

I can't wait to see this film - when does it release internationally?

[scrwblll]

These are the type of movies, adapted from books that we need this current generation to see, in order to open their eyes to the extreme Socialists that are taking this country, its people and their money away from us.

[sociallogie]

@baunini Have you read how short the production period was for this film? About 52 days or so, it wasn't given the proper time and care that it deserved. And well aesthetically this is not how i imagined Atlas Shrugged, to me it was never meant to be a tale about the future or the past. But that is of course my own bias. However I do respect Miss rands ideals; just wish the film would live up to the beauty and scope of the novel is all

[xicabar]

he visto la pelicula dos veces, es MARAVILLOSA, estoy esperando la continuacion, pero les recomiendo leer el libro, CAMBIARA SUS VIDAS

[mariakzv]

@xicabar Que bueno!! Yo quiero verla!! :'(

[damanrulz70]

This reminds me of the theme of the Shawshank Redemption. Beautiful!

[NormaErlach]

Its on iTunes now.

[Chopofiev]

legs...

[gblaze44]

It doesn't suck , truly a great movie, one that I hope they continue with! The very essence of capitalism, and what made the U.S great.

[kamikazee55]

Good song. BUT IT DOESN'T FIT JOHN GALT AT ALL. Every note wreaks of an untested, shallow, pathetic life. The composer really doesn't have any sense of what John Galt represented and the music shows it.

[gblaze44]

@kamikazee55 not about John Galt, its the song for the train run over the Galt Line, it was fitting.

[IanHunedoara8]

I always thought Kip's Mom precursored Cindy Sheehan

[Samizdat]

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Regards,

John Galt

[dwbugher]

I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that this book changed my life. Cinema has an amazing power, though, and if it can capture even a fraction of what I felt as Hank Reardon held a dying wet nurse, or as James Taggart scorned his wife, or as Dagny Taggart fought for us all, I will love this.

[SurrenderToNothing]

@dwbugher This book has given me all the courage I need to live my life for me, loving my life for me. I cried straight through the movie because the mere fact of the movie's existence proves I am not alone in my thoughts.

[8enbloc]

@SurrenderToNothing

You are not alone. You never will be as long as there is one other rational mind left on this planet.

Never forget that.

[UpstairsMaid]

@SurrenderToNothing you are alone in your thoughts, always :-) but perhaps never alone in your thinking.

[nalejbank]

I strongly recommend we do all we can to fill the seats each weekend. I went with 2 friends to see it opening night in Miami. Nearly full theater at 9:30 with robust clapping at the end. High quality, riviting storyline - the time flew by! 300 theaters opening weekend - expanding to 900 this weekend! Sadly there was one thing missing... no blacks in the audience here so please take a brother (or sista) to see it. This is the message of individualism that needs viewing by everyone!

[photon1138]

I also saw the film last Friday - the best part was the conversation that I had with the ticket seller... he had previewed the film on the 14th as they do prior to showing to the public... he had never heard of Rand... Friday AM, first thing he does is buys Atlas Shrugged - he picks up the book and indicates that he's already well into the novel... and looking forward to the next films. There is "hope" for the next generation. Best scene was Dagney on Wyatt's hillside overlooking The Future...

[fatkinson2011]

@photon1138 Yes. I'd never heard of Rand, either. But I got the novel and read it. After four college degrees and a lot more general interest courses, I'm very burned out with reading. It takes a lot for me to read something especially as long as this was. But I finished it in a very short time. I now know who John Galt is and where Atlantis is.

Government, get out of the way and let the private industries do what they are supposed to do. Let's get rid of these looters.

[kale870]

@photon1138 Funny thing is, after I saw the movie, I found the book as well and started reading it. Wasn't the first time I'd ever heard of it, but it was the first time I was interested in reading it. I'm really glad I did.

[theworldwillknowme]

I improvise better music than this daily. But it does fit the movie-simplistic and derivative.



[jamesrware]

@theworldwillknowme Well Publish it

[theworldwillknowme]

@jamesrware I have!

[KittyAntonikWakfer]

Moochers & parasites hate the book & hate the idea of a movie about it. But the movie Part 1 is very good & preserves the message of the book, guaranteeing that the moochers and parasites will continue to pan the book and even more loudly the movie. Therefore the message is worth reading and seeing by all those who suspect the moochers & parasites just might be a BIG part of the problems in any country!

[exmoagogo]

Liberal moochers and parasites will be contorting with agony. 

[AlfiePotts]

Love those Reardon metal rails! Please bring this to the UK asap. If you live in the UK and would like the movie over here please join our facebook group! Search for 'Bring the Atlas Shrugged movie to the UK asap'

[Gdaiva1]

Read everything of Ayn Rand. Saw movie today, very well done. I'm glad there are no Hollywood bimbos in there. Dagny and Rearden actors were brilliant! Thank you for the whole crew!!

[IanHunedoara8]

When you get to the part of the book when you encounter "Kip's Mom"- think of Cindy Sheehan

[zarsedo14]

this music will be perfect to Atlas Shrugged

[zarsedo14]

this song hits to Galt Valley

watch?v=VUrD39rw7Gw

[Rickvid]

@zarsedo14 cannot vew these sites. assist?

[zarsedo14]

@Rickvid is shadow of the colossus OST, Sky Burial by Kow Otani, that music make me feel the same feeling when i read Atlas Shrugged

[zarsedo14]

watch?v=147rTHgKmXY

[zarsedo14]

when i thinking in "The Concerto of Deliverence" ALWAYS head coming that

[CRMChicago]

I liked the movie very much....glad no huge celebrities were the actors....kept your focus on the content and meaning of the movie and it also follows the book very well.

We enjoyed very much! 

[Jazzper79]

Beautiful. It is heroic. I mean at 0:50 the melody rises to a climax which is a sign of vision and reason. The theme has a beautiful and yet a little sad tone to it.

[RejectYourMorales]

This movie was perfect. All I can say.

[rohankhale]

Please please please don't suck ..... don't make a "free adaptation" of the movie .. please stay true to the ethos of the BOOK !!!!

[tjttzcspplt]

I will be travelling out of town to see this movie. Please don't suck.

[TheXenoChemist]

This music is beautiful. It's surprisingly quiet and somber for something as optimistic as Atlas Shrugged, but there is an undertone of happy notes that suggest a will to triumph over the depressing circumstances of the story.

[adammcguk]

Please please please come to the United Kingdom. We have so long been steeped in statism and socialism that this film would provide a helpful introduction and first step towards questioning the status quo.

[mjl1817]

A timely movie that hopefully will spark intelligent debate as opposed to the vile anti American fascistic shrill of the extreme right that pretends to adhere to the political philosophy portrayed in this book

[LittleWaterDog]

Just as I imagined it. There will be no sucking with this movie. Thank you to everyone who is involved with making and showing it.

[tuxguys]

4/1/11: Well. I'm not as impressed by the music as I'd hoped to be... it sounds like Mike Post at his most contemplative...

But it made a lovely backdrop for the stills from the film, which I have not yet seen (obviously), and the stills tell me, as I recognized every single character from their appearance, that this film is perfectly cast.

I cannot wait.

[josephonwhidbey]

I can't help but tear up when I see this.

[dunkelhaven]

It actually reminds me of Aaron Copland's The Promise of Living.

[naesdkuma]

Firstly I hope this isn't Halley, but to those demanding it be triumphant remember this is only part 1 and the song may not fit Galt's speech, but rather Dagny's struggle.

[dunkelhaven]

It is a very beautiful piece in its own right, and in that regard I don't worry much if it is Halley or not. Halley was probably modeled on Rachmaninov's piano concerto no.2, which AR already referenced in The Fountainhead and which is imho one of the greatest pieces ever written. So if people want the real Halley, they should listen to that, especially the ending of the 3rd movement. But I enjoy this piece very much, too. There is something glad, tender, hopefull about it.

[dunkelhaven]

@dunkelhaven Oh, and I don't even know if this is supposed to be Halley's concerto. So why all the fuss?

[SurrenderToNothing]

I could almost cry listening to it. Richard Halley incarnate.

[photon1138]

Reading the book again - this time, interpolating the characters from the recent preview / trailer with the story. It continues to be the inspiration for the accumulation of my fortune . . . 20 years on now. I will be in Seattle for opening night, chartering a private plane - first class. Looking forward to meeting other achievers. Cheers.

[Nadirion1]

Rearden drives Toyota? It should've been Maybach or Mercedes, that's how I imagine Hammond

[sociallogie]

@Nadirion1 Same here but more to the style of the 1930's I never once thought Atlas Shrugged was set in our time period, the 21st century; to me it would be more powerful if it was more along the line of the 1920's/30's even 50's with a storng Art Deco element to it.

[god0fgod]

Will this be out in the UK at all? What about the DVD?

[ShiningOmega]

Is the sheet music available? I'll learn this even if I have to do it by ear!

[TheCranberry7]

Wait a sec.... Is THIS supposed to be Halley??? If it is, I'm going to f**** s*** up!

[KCUAC]

I read the book, possibly the best book I have ever read......... and so prophetic it seems

[stilanas]

Reading the book now. It is the worst thing I have ever read.

[generallz]

Impressive!

[ddigwell]

I'm enjoying the book so much that I have one single plea and wish for this movie. Please don't suck.

[Sivels]

@ddigwell there's no possible way it will do the book justice.

[ddigwell]

@Sivels ya ... I just finished it and I s'pose not.

[honestann]

@Sivels: Literally true. But it can perform a certain kind of justice by convincing people to read the book.

[Automcanic]

@ddigwell I have never read the book but the movie does NOT suck! saw it last night! AWESOME!

[jatras]

@ddigwell - Don't worry. It doesn't suck. It's GREAT!!

[jatras]

@ddigwell - Don't worry. It doesn't suck. I just saw it. It's GREAT!! Great plot, great acting, great production values. No wonder the libs are trashing it. They'd ban it if only they could. GO SEE IT!

[davedavedaveannoy1]

@ddigwell Saw it a few days ago when it premiered, I loved it and thought it followed the plot pretty accurately with the exception of modern details meant for today's society. It was fantastic and after watching it and seeing the ending scene I was just thirsty for more. If I could describe it it would be a 2 hour trailer just preparing you for the journey ahead, an epic prologue for something even greater. However, I am now pissed that I have to wait another two years to see the other parts.

[sociallogie]

@ddigwell I am sorry to say that it does.

[baunini]

@sociallogie If you think it sucks then I have only one thing to say to you: Better to keep your mouth shut and be thought a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

[pennallen1776]

I like this piece. It is gentle yet strong. The melody is haunting and I think indicative of a man who is a mystery.  There is a sadness and then the steady firm steps to deliverance. I liked it very much. Job well done.

[matt4630]

Horrible!! When I think of John Galt I think uncompromising and powerful. I don't think of some crappy lazy piano coupled with uplifting violins! This is too tame and not at all John Galt!!

[mbburch06]

@matt4630

Agreed. This is supposed to be a heroic theme, yet there is nothing thematic or heroic about it.

[FelipeValen]

this is awful, they ruined the book

[bildanielson]

I think Elia did a marvelous job.. Bravo!

[figato]

This is terrible. The book was set in the 30's and 40's. Just doesn't translate to the modern day. All of her characters were caricatures. Evil people were ugly. Brilliant were beautiful This is for a reason. This looks like a bad Kirk Cameron movie.

[CliffVlogs]

@figato

The book was set in the near future of its time and was published in 1957, so you aren't even close about your own time estimate. It is also irrational to condemn a movie based on the scant information from trailers, and by contrast with your own presuppositions based on how you read into the literary text.

[9stuffmn]

Personally I did not actually "read the book" , my son had it as a high school English assignment and had an audio book copy.

I drive several hours a day for work and started listening.

I have probably been through it 3 times, favorite parts several and Francisco's money speech 30 to 40.

I have never heard a more accurate or articulate description of economics before or since .The narrator does an excellent job. I think I got more out of it that way than if I would have been reading it.

[CloverExpress]

YES you CANNOT see the movie without reading the book. They will never be able to fit all of the details in the movie that are in the book. And all the small details and scenes are what makes the book a masterpiece; it is mind-boggling to think that someone could write such an awesome book!

[HexTest]

As a Libertarian, I feel like the odd man out for never reading any of Rand's works.

For those who have: Should I read the book first before even thinking about seeing the movie?

[eskilla]

@HexTest I'm reading the book right now myself, out of similar how-can-I-call-myself-a-moral-­objectivist-if-I-haven't-read-­Atlas-Shrugged guilt. It's a good book, but very long and wordy - treat it more like reading Lord of the Rings. It's also good for a laugh at times, with all the talk of ten-cent coffee and the joys of smoking. Still, definitely worth reading, and not absolutely miserable like some old books can be. Go for it!

[gergenheimer]

@HexTest I don't think it's that critical to read the book before seeing the movie (especially since you only have about a month!) For one, we have been living the events described in the book for the last few years. Secondly, the themes are very simple, even though Rand takes a long time to tell them. The biggest aspects of the book that may not translate to the screen are the speech by John Galt and Francisco's money speech. (There are versions of both speeches on YouTube, btw.)

[nonchalant830]

@HexTest You have to read The Fountainhead too.

[almostalyss]

@HexTest I I struggle with paying attention to anything as long-winded as Atlas Shrugged. (Never made it through LOTR either.. ) I bought an audio recording, and listening to it while cleaning my room, walking around, etc. Way easier way to keep my attention and get me to comprehend the story. Just a suggestion. :-)

And you'd only have a month, so reading it beforehand could prove difficult... lol

[JackBlair2]

@almostalyss No - the movie is part one, which is the first ten chapter in the book, just about 300 pages. You can read that in a week or less.

[JackBlair2]

I always imagined Halley's music being like Aaron Copeland's stuff.

[HMSPolychrest]

I've only listened/watched this about seven times in a row...

[eskilla]

The string parts in the beginning of the piece remind me a lot of music from The West Wing, which, for all that it was often a Democrat mouthpiece, was still a great show with some great music. If Elia Cmiral has done this good a job on the rest of the soundtrack, I look forward to it.

[nonchalant830]

Whenever I tried to imagine what Richard Hadley's music would sound like I always thought of "Yann Tiersen-live aux eurock rue de cascades" and "Yann Tiersen Le Demarche." Something simple and powerful.

[tsummerlee]

Really lovely.

[RushLimborg]

This a beautiful melody--and it perfectly fits the description of "The Concerto of Deliverence", albeit a bit quieter and gentler than I'd imagined.

[kingcherub]

Wow...I wasn't expecting to be moved, as much as I was, by this piece of music...Can't wait to hear in the context of the movie.

[OrangeCountyCFLRocks]

The "Demand Atlas Shrugged to your town" link is not working for me.

[vivaloriflamme]

So glad it's not Jolie in this.

[bwellen]

I'm sure this actress will be fine as Dagny, but I'm going to miss not seeing Angelina Jolie in that role.

[mojothemigo]

@bwellen We could use some fresh faces in movies. Lots of good actors and actresses out there.

[RushLimborg]

@bwellen

Well, Rand describes Dagny as being small-figured and petite, almost fragile, with a "young girl" face.  Jolie is too "full-bodied" and strong-looking for that.

Frankly, my ideal actress for Dagy would be Nicole deBoer (from "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and "The Dead Zone"), but this actress works good, too.

Even if she is blond, and the book has Dagny as a brunnette.

[JackBlair2]

@RushLimborg She was out in the Colorado sun, her hair lightened up.

[nrkgalt]

@RushLimborg Then again, the book describes Hank Rearden as having blond hair, but in the movie he has dark hair. What I'm really curious to see is how they portray some of the villains, like James Taggart, Kip and Ma Chalmers, and Wesley Mouch.

[AnaIvanovic4ever]

I'm really looking forward to this, but doesn't James Taggart look way to cute and sympatic?

[CptnChan]

@AnaIvanovic4ever I'm going with weak and childish.

[StatelessRich]

@AnaIvanovic4ever He sounds annoying and bratty though... trade off?

[sodie77]

I love it!

[AnarchoCapitalistTV]

looking forward to this! got the links on my blog.