Alexandre Desplat - The Angel (from Lust, Caution) Arr. for Piano Solo / @coversart

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Alexandre Desplat - The Angel (from Lust, Caution) Arr. for Piano Solo

*Lust, Caution is a film by Academy Award®-winning director Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain; Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon).

For Lust, Caution, director Ang Lee called on the wonderful Alexandre Desplat. The French composer is quite in demand, and for good reason: His music eschews the bloated trends of current Hollywood, going instead for very melodic lines tastefully set against relatively pared-down orchestrations; there's a big orchestra here, but it's used sparingly and you never feel as if you're being dictated what to feel--Desplat is old-school in all the right ways. For this movie set in 1940s Shanghai, he has come up with two of his loveliest themes yet: the lilting "Dinner Waltz" and especially the heartwrenchingly romantic "Falling Rain." No wonder the one non-Desplat piece is Brahms' "Intermezzo in A Major, Op. 118 No. 2"--this is obviously the kind of melancholy mood Desplat had in mind for his own music. A few guests add interesting but never intrusive twists: Vincent Segal (of the duo Bumcello) appears on electric cello and the Traffic Quintet (for which Desplat's arranged themes from classic French soundtracks) performs a reprise of "Dinner Waltz;" Ang Lee himself plays the piano on "Nanjing Road." This is a lovely soundtrack that should make a lot of year's end lists. -- Elisabeth Vincentelli (c)

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"The Angel" is a beautiful and haunting instrumental piece composed by Academy Award-winning composer Alexandre Desplat. Featuring lush strings, piano, and atmospheric textures, the music creates a sense of wonder and introspection, taking the listener on a journey through a rich and emotional landscape.

Desplat's use of musical motifs and intricate arrangements adds depth and complexity to the piece, reflecting the multifaceted nature of the human experience. Whether you're looking for music to help you relax, focus, or simply appreciate the beauty of art, "The Angel" is sure to captivate and inspire.

From his work on films like "The Shape of Water" and "The Grand Budapest Hotel" to his collaborations with celebrated artists like Lang Lang and Renée Fleming, Desplat has established himself as one of the most talented and versatile composers working today. "The Angel" is a testament to his skill and creativity, and a must-listen for fans of modern classical and ambient music.