The King's Speech [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

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All Music Guide - William Ruhlmann
Composer Alexandre Desplat provides discreet, restrained music to accompany The King's Speech, the drama about the struggle of Britain's King George VI to overcome his stuttering and speak to his people in times of war and peace. Desplat's piano figures tend to be at the fore, tinkling lightly, supported by the London Symphony Orchestra set to a low heat. Even a track with a title like "Fear and Suspicion" doesn't evoke much tension in the music. By the end, Desplat gives way to Beethoven, whose "Symphony No. 7" excerpt and "Emperor" piano concerto fit right in.
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Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - William Ruhlmann
Composer Alexandre Desplat provides discreet, restrained music to accompany The King's Speech, the drama about the struggle of Britain's King George VI to overcome his stuttering and speak to his people in times of war and peace. Desplat's piano figures tend to be at the fore, tinkling lightly, supported by the London Symphony Orchestra set to a low heat. Even a track with a title like "Fear and Suspicion" doesn't evoke much tension in the music. By the end, Desplat gives way to Beethoven, whose "Symphony No. 7" excerpt and "Emperor" piano concerto fit right in.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 11/22/2010
  • Label: Decca
  • UPC: 602527552866
  • Catalog Number: 001506402
  • Sales rank: 9,300

Album Credits

Performance Credits
Alexandre Desplat Primary Artist, Conductor
London Symphony Orchestra Performing Ensemble
Dave Arch Piano
Thomas Bowes Violin
Terry Davies Conductor
Steven Osborne Piano
Technical Credits
Ludwig van Beethoven Composer
Peter Cobbin Liner Notes, Engineering
Tom Hooper Liner Notes
Simon Gibson Mastering
Andrew Dudman Engineering
Carmine Lauri Orchestra Leader
Alexandre Desplat Composer, Producer, Liner Notes, Orchestration
Thomas Bowes Orchestra Leader
Xavier Forcioli Score Coordinator
John Barrett Recording Assistant
Georgina Curtis Artwork
Jean-Pascal Beintus Orchestration
Sam Okell Recording Assistant
Helen Yates Assistant Music Supervisor
Stanley Gabriel Recording Assistant
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  • Posted January 25, 2011

    Excellent use of Beethoven!

    ...With exceptional application, the two hundred year old piece resonates below, beside, and above the King's words aiding in augmenting the triumph of the moment, the man, and the movie. Alexandre Desplat's score brilliantly leads into Beethoven's work, and with seamless transition, carries away from the scene as well...

    Read the full review at davidraymullins . com

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