Harry Escott: Unravelling ("Shame" Motion Picture Soundtrack)

[Greimo]

This film is so shocking. 

[anticonformista123]

one the most striking elements in this movie is this soundtrack

[737bigred]

6:17 onward - when it switches to the different tone, that part was amazing in the movie, and contrasted what was happening on the screen beautifully. I think it was when he hit is absolute worst moment.

[ALPHAHXCORE]

@737bigred it may have been the time when he has an orgasm, but all you see on his face is agony. An incredible performance btw, and the films master shot.

[jfflorentino]

so glad this is in the movie, so powerful, can't wait to see the film!

[MrSizemore7]

"Shame" Blu-ray/DVD combo will be released on April 17th in the U.S.

[Voojtek3]

This track reminds me Hans Zimmer's "Journey to the line" from The Thin Red Line...

[MrSizemore7]

Fassbender has been confirmed to star in Ridley Scott's next film "The Counselor" with an original script written by Cormac McCarthy. The story revolves around a lawyer who gets involved in a drug operation.

[devilsown18]

@MrSizemore7

Sweet.But isnt he filming prometheus at the moment with ridley scott?

[MrSizemore7]

@devilsown18 Prometheus is in post-production now and will be released in the US on June 8, 2012

[PeterZeeke]

just cos it has a ticking clock, does not make it a rip off

[fran22928]

Best Film I've seen this year, I'm not a crier in films, and this one almost reduced me into tears.

[EmeraldSuede]

I'm sorry but Michael deserved an Oscar for Shame. I went to see it last week. It was captivating.

[buitonibolognese]

@EmeraldSuede You cant say he deserved an oscar, its not that easy - u gotta watch the other performaces of the year. but he should have got a nomination

[EmeraldSuede]

@buitonibolognese I know what you're saying but I think Michael's had the biggest breakthrough of the last 18 months.

[chemaldacomeinders]

I agree entirely with you TexasPsychoK

[SseanSvL]

Incredible score by Hans Zimmer!.. oh wait, thought this was the OST from The Thin Red Line..

[NapalmTouch]

Reminds me of Inception. Hans-Zimmer-like genius composition. Brilliant score. Yet to check out the movie, I'm sure it will be as good as the music.

[TexasPsychoK]

The Oscars proved to be a farce once again. Michael Shannon and Fassbender deserved best actor nominations, Albert Brooks and Patton Oswalt deserved best supporting actor noms, and Dunst deserved one for Melancholia.

This, Drive and Take Shelter had better music/scores than the movies nominated. Anything that's not mediocre or feel good gets left out typically. Most awards are bought by the movie studios(it can be 10 to 25 million to run a successful campaign for best pictures.)

[MrSizemore7]

@TexasPsychoK I can't wait to see Take Shelter. Shannon is an amazing actor. I'm enjoying his work in Boardwalk Empire.

[TexasPsychoK]

@MrSizemore7

Take Shelter blew me away. After the film I felt like I had been punched in the stomach. I almost wish Shame had alluded to what had happened to them as kids to royally mess them up. But if you enjoy Shannon on Boardwalk Empire, you'll love him in Take Shelter.

The score is also amazing... it's on youtube under David Wingo Take Shelter. Storm Shelter and At the Beach are my favorite songs. Simple but heartfelt.

[MrSizemore7]

@TexasPsychoK Awesome. I'm looking forward to it. I like David Wingo's music, particularly for the film "Snow Angels" with Sam Rockwell. Thanks for the music info.

[JamesMasonFan]

@TexasPsychoK those, plus charlize theron, are the exact snubs i was most upset about.

[buitonibolognese]

@TexasPsychoK u could'nt mean that, if you had actually been listening to the other movies scores. Ludovic Bource did a very good job . you should have more respect then to call it "mediocre"

[Janiel127]

@TexasPsychoK couldn't of put it better myself.

[Usman0611]

Fassbenders' performance was Brando-esque.....anyone thinking of last tango in paris?

[SagaTV1]

This is one of the most marvelous and compelling compositions I've ever heard. Also an amazing film.

[dowen679]

Happily, I hadn't seen the Thin Red Line before seeing Shame, but yes ,Escott's music is completely modelled on Zimmer's, though what I find interesting is how Escott darkens the mood by making just a few small but very telling changes to the 'orginal'. Wonderful film anyway, and the music is essential to its power.

[THEJFD6]

SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHY THIS DIDN'T GET A SINGLE OSCAR NOMINATION. no pun intended,but it is such a sad shame.

BY FAR ONE OF THE BEST FILMS I SAW IN 2011.

incredible story, phenomenal acting,brilliant directing , and a score that propels the emotional weight of the film.

Shame leaves you stunned and breathless afterwards.

[MrSizemore7]

@THEJFD6 This film was shut out at the Oscars because it does not fit the mold of being an "Oscar friendly" film, evidenced by the films nominated this year for best picture.  I have a hunch many of the academy members saw some of themselves in Brandon, his sister, or even Brandon's lame boss. It's definitely an uncomfortable and realistic film to watch, which is what makes it a masterpiece to me.

[THEJFD6]

@MrSizemore7 I absolutely  agree 100%.

[lizzxbethx45]

@MrSizemore7 My brother said almost exactly the same thing bout why it didn't any recognition even though it is top 3 in the best films of 2011! He said it's because of the subject matter and it being so intense. I personally think it may be that some just don't know how to handle a film of this magnitude and level in a way and I think it's unfortunate because when you can really see it like the rest of us, it's so beautiful and breathtaking.

[MrSizemore7]

@lizzxbethx45 Agreed.

[Googlemonkey8]

This is beautiful. 

[Edhunter665]

The new generation of music composers is rising, what with Escott and Cliff Martinez. And with directors like Duncan Jones or Nikolas Refn the future of cinema looks bright indeed.

[konastab01]

Film was amazing! Just unreal

[imNearToYou]

this movie was... just breathtaking

[TogetherAtLast]

I just keep picturing the scene where he's running back to his apartment during 4:55, so heartbreaking.

[rutwhit7]

Zim Zimmer



[withoutYouIamNothing]

Incredible, intense, impressive. I close the eyes and I keep hearing this topic, is really heartbreaking!

[SloppyxJoe]

I just want to see this movie so bad!

[jackxl53]

@SloppyxJoe same

[Twistvenue]

This is such an emotional music, when this was playing i couldn't take my eye of the screen, it was cross cutting between the present and past. Michael's character was going through all this shameful stuff.. it was sad to watch... This music just makes me think about life... and ask myself the question is anything worth it?. It was just pure amazing film-making.

[skulldrix]

Academy award worth, definitely.

[mughulkhan]

heart-throbbing

[PeterZeeke]

@mughulkhan

not the only thing throbbing! fnar fnar

srsly tho great film, wont win any oscars tho, too rude for hollywood

[skulldrix]

Score>Film 

[hyperchild95]

Amazing score for a not really that good movie.

[mwiafe]

@hyperchild95 it's actually a great movie. I know film is subjective but that comment was just out right ignorant.

[hyperchild95]

@mwiafe But I saw the movie so how was that ignorant?

[ALPHAHXCORE]

@hyperchild95 no, u just suck. Get back to watching whatever shit you were before

[mwiafe]

@hyperchild95 Because it's obvious you know nothing about film. So how could you possibly comment on something you know nothing about?

[larsgathe]

amazing track to an outstanding film.

[GraeyRibbon13CKS]

is it the exact same song or are there differences

[iReturnV1deotapes]

PS. Sorry for spamming your comments section.

[iReturnV1deotapes]

Ah HA! I just now have realized this has already been noted by the OP and a few others in this forum.

[iReturnV1deotapes]

Ah HA! I was right. A shameless (hahaha look at me I'm so clever) ripoff of "Journey to the Line". A piece written by Hans Zimmer for "The Thin Red Line OST".

[larsgathe]

@iReturnV1deotapes the beginning is almost identitcal to journey to the line. i wonder if zimmer already knows...

[rljsoe]

You're absolutely right. Composers have been ripping off Zimmer since the 90's. Even Magnolia has a theme that rips off Journey to the Line.

[iReturnV1deotapes]

Why do I feel like I've heard this piece before? I'm sure I must have. Sounds exactly like Zimmer.

[Blade8Nr]

Am i the only one who hear fapping in the whole song?

[BritiShNee1]

The score was what I absolutely loved aside from FASSBENDER!!!!!!!!!!!

[Genkai]

I just wanted to hold him and tell him everything will be okay and that he'll get the help he needs. This films hits you like a truck, I hope he gets an award in the mainstream awards, he deserves it.

[loulouvonof92]

plagia of Hans Zimmer. Shame ? On Harry Scott

[RideforJustice]

the movie stunned me.  the movie, the story, I wanted to hold him and tell him he was going to be okay, he would find true love one day and be past the darkness.

[gleek200]

i dont think its a rip off. journey to the line has backing strings that give it a different type of ambience to the whole piece, whit this has the occasional bang to give it some kind of beat. as to the whole percussive ticking, i always thought that while used in the film, the tapping was supposed to represent masturbation.

[gabyvms]

@gleek200 I absolutely love your idea. I haven't watched the film yet, as much as I want to, but I would have never thought of the tapping as a representation of masturbation. It would, of course, correspond to the feeling of the movie, as you can hear a resonance and emptiness to each tap. I really love your idea, thank you so much for sharing it.

[gleek200]

@gabyvms you should see it! if you did i think you would understand my point and see what i mean.

[blaiserfilms]

brilliant movie, i loved it. except for the fact that this is a rip of journey to the line. you just dont touch that piece of music.

[TheShannon76]

"Very similar in style, tone, and rhythm Hans Zimmer's "Journey to the Line." "

-LOL. It's practically the same damn song down to the ticking clock at the start. It begins the crescendo at the same time and then has the same gradual fade. It IS the same song. Escott must be the Puff Daddy of cinematic instrumental scores.

[lektroluv76]

Incredible score for the best movie of 2011. SHAME is a masterpiece and a new cult film.

[MrSizemore7]

@lektroluv76 Agreed :-)

[Mearl2015]

re the zimmer question, the arrangement was well done but i find it surprising that a filmaker like Steve Mcqueen who prides himself on artisitc originality would include an obvious ripp-off like that without crediting the original track

[MondeVision]

@lektroluv76 Agreed too :-)

[AlienGrowthSpurt]

"we're not bad people.we just come from a bad place."

[355Project]

Jesus this is too much. Please take me away!

[gossedu13]

This music is a Shame. A copy of "Journey to the Line" by Hans Zimmer. M.Escott Shame on you.

[Bobbylatope]

Michael Fassbender in Shame is sick as Christian Bale in American Psycho.

[redant25689]

Incredible music, wow indeed.

[hilittlecleo]

Wow.