The Skin I Live In (soundtrack)
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| Released | September 29, 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Film score | |||
| Length | 73:18 | |||
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The Skin I Live In (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack to the 2011 film The Skin I Live In directed by Pedro Almodóvar. The soundtrack features original score composed by Alberto Iglesias and contributions from Chris Garneau, Trentemøller and Concha Buika. Lakeshore Records and Quartet Records distributed the soundtrack on September 29, 2011.
Background[edit]
Iglesias has been a recurrent collaborator of Almodóvar since the The Flower of My Secret (1995). The Skin I Live In is their seventh film together.[1] The score consisted of bass, cello, piano and violin, viola which were played solely and not part of the minimalistic orchestra. Iglesias further used Absynth—a semi-modular virtual synthesizer—and a gospel organ as a part of the score. The solo violin is played in a neo-baroque virtuoso style by Spanish violinist Vicente Huerta.[1] It was played in such a way to emulate a gothic romantic atmosphere and express the surgeon's sadistic attitudes which aligned the cultural association of the violin with the supernatural elements thereby contributing to the thematic richness.[1]
Reception[edit]
Fionnuala Halligan of Screen Daily described that Iglesias' score is influenced by Antonio Vivaldi's compositions.[2] Michael Gingold of Fangoria wrote "Alberto Iglesias' eerie, violin-suffused score is another throwback to [Alfred] Hitchcock, recalling Bernard Herrmann's compositions for Vertigo and others".[3] Kirk Honeycutt of The Hollywood Reporter wrote "Alberto Iglesias' music, present a lushly beautiful setting, which is nonetheless a prison and house of horror."[4] Michael Leader of Den of Geek, praised Iglesias' score, saying:[5]
"Alberto Iglesias' astounding score is a diverse work, taking in a wide array of tones and arrangements, shifting from high tension string sections, to electronic backbeats, from guitar drones to moody saxophone. It's a complicated set of cues for a complicated film."[5]
Dana Stevens of Slate wrote "Alberto Iglesias' magnificent score pulses with obscure menace".[6] Jonathan Romney of The Independent called it as a "shimmering quasi-techno score".[7] Justin Chang of Variety described it as an "arresting score".[8] Joe Morgenstern of The Wall Street Journal wrote "An urgent Alberto Iglesias score propels the action, but the theme song of "The Skin I Live In" could be a switch on a Cole Porter standard".[9]
IndieWire listed the score for The Skin I Live In in their best film soundtracks and scores of 2011. Writing for the article, Oliver Lyletton opined that the score is "appropriately chilling, contoured with thriller-ish anxiety and flecked with a deep splash of questionable lust, control, longing and desire, all of which unifies into yet another brilliant effort."[10] The Hollywood Reporter critic Todd McCarthy listed the score as a potential contender for the Academy Award for Best Original Score at the 84th Academy Awards.[11]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Los Vestidos Desgarrados" | Alberto Iglesias | 2:34 |
| 2. | "Tema de Vera" | Iglesias | 2:27 |
| 3. | "El Cigarral" | Iglesias | 3:46 |
| 4. | "La Convivencia" | Iglesias | 1:23 |
| 5. | "El Asalto del Hombre Tire" | Iglesias | 7:36 |
| 6. | "Between the Bars" | Chris Garneau | 3:05 |
| 7. | "Shades of Marble" | Trentemøller | 5:52 |
| 8. | "Por el Amor de Amar" | Concha Buika | 2:41 |
| 9. | "Una Patada en los Huevos" | Iglesias | 1:48 |
| 10. | "Prometeo Encadenado" | Iglesias | 5:01 |
| 11. | "La Pared Transparente" | Iglesias | 2:21 |
| 12. | "En el Calor de la Noche" | Iglesias | 5:59 |
| 13. | "Libertad Vigilada" | Iglesias | 2:36 |
| 14. | "Pequeña Flor" | Iglesias | 3:07 |
| 15. | "Se Me Hizo Fácil" | Buika | 4:05 |
| 16. | "Duelo Final" | Iglesias | 8:00 |
| 17. | "Tributo a Cormac McCarthy" | Iglesias | 1:35 |
| 18. | "Rojo y Negro" | Iglesias | 4:04 |
| 19. | "La Pared-diario" | Iglesias | 1:21 |
| 20. | "Créditos – La Identidad Inaccesible" | Iglesias | 3:57 |
| Total length: | 73:18 | ||
Personnel[edit]
Credits adapted from CD liner notes.[12]
- Music composer, arranger – Alberto Iglesias
- Producers – Alberto Iglesias, Javier Casado
- Music programming, recording, mixing and mastering – José Luis Crespo
- Engineer – Fiona Cruickshank
- Mixing assistance – Emilio García, Santiago Quizpe
- Musical assistance – David Cerrejón
- Music librarian – David Cerrejón
- Co-ordinator – Ana Eusa, Javier Martín
- Executive producer – Jose M. Benitez, Nacho B. Govantes, Esther García
- Orchestra
- Orchestra conductor – Alberto Iglesias
- Orchestra contractor – Isobel Griffiths Ltd
- Assistant orchestra contractor – Jo Buckley
- Orchestra leader – Everton Nelson
- Soloists
- Bass – Mary Scully
- Cello – Anthony Pleeth
- French horn – Andy Crowley
- Piano – Javier Casado
- Viola – Peter Lane
- Violin – Vicent Huerta
Accolades[edit]
| Awards group | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinema Writers Circle Awards | Best Score | Alberto Iglesias | Nominated | [13] [14] |
| European Film Awards | Best Composer | Alberto Iglesias | Nominated | [15] |
| Goya Awards | Best Original Score | Alberto Iglesias | Won | [16] [17] |
| Hollywood Film Awards | Best Composer | Alberto Iglesias | Nominated | [18] [19] |
| International Cinephile Society Awards | Best Original Score | Alberto Iglesias | Nominated | [20] |
| London Critics Circle Film Awards | Technical Achievement of the Year | Alberto Iglesias (score) | Nominated | [21] |
| World Soundtrack Awards | Best Composer of the Year | Alberto Iglesias | Won | [22] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Alonso Tomás, Diego (28 February 2023). "Dark Virtuosity: Violin Symbolism in Alberto Iglesias's Score for Pedro Almodóvar's Film The Skin I Live In (2011)". Cambridge University Press. 21 (1): 49–73. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ^ Halligan, Fionnuala (19 May 2011). "The Skin I Live In". Screen Daily. Archived from the original on 6 March 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ Gingold, Michael (14 October 2019). "Review: THE SKIN I LIVE IN". Fangoria. Archived from the original on 31 August 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ Honeycutt, Kirk (19 May 2011). "The Skin I Live In (La Piel Que Habito): Cannes 2011 Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 17 September 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ a b Leader, Michael (25 August 2011). "The Skin I Live In review". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on 1 August 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ Stevens, Dana (13 October 2011). "The Skin I Live In: Pedro Almodóvar's Latest Film Reviewed". Slate. Archived from the original on 30 November 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ Romney, Jonathan (28 August 2011). "The Skin I Live In". The Independent. Archived from the original on 7 November 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ Chang, Justin (19 May 2011). "The Skin I Live In". Variety. Archived from the original on 22 October 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ Morgenstern, Joe (14 October 2011). "The Skin I Live In | The Man Nobody Knew | Goose Bumps, With Style | Film Review by Joe Morgenstern". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on 26 October 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ Lyttelton, Oliver (14 December 2011). "Hope You Like Synths: The Best Scores & Soundtracks Of 2011". IndieWire. Archived from the original on 10 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ McCarthy, Todd (2 December 2011). "Oscar's Music Race: Looking Back on 2011's Best Film Scores". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 3 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "La piel que habito". Quartet Records. Archived from the original on 16 January 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "Medallas del CEC a la producción española de 2011" [CEC Awards for Spanish films of 2011]. Círculo de Escritores Cinematográficos (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "No habrá paz para los malvados arrasa en los Premios del Círculo de Escritores Cinematográficos" [No Rest for the Wicked sweeps the Cinema Writers Circle Awards]. ABC. EFE. 14 February 2012. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ Knegt, Peter (1 December 2012). "'Amour' Sweeps European Film Awards". Indiewire. Archived from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Eva Hache presentará la próxima ceremonia de los Premios Goya" (in Spanish). El País. 23 November 2011. Archived from the original on 10 January 2012. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- ^ "Gala de la 26 edición · 2012". Premios Goya (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 15 February 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ Waxman, Sharon (16 November 2014). "Hollywood Film Awards: Slowly Killing the Golden Goose". TheWrap. Archived from the original on 1 December 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
- ^ Feinberg, Scott (25 October 2011). "15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Kicks Off Season of Awards Shows". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 17 September 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Stevens, Beth (23 January 2011). "2011 ICS Award Nominees". International Cinephile Society. Archived from the original on 27 February 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ London Critics' Circle Film Awards
- Ben, Child (20 December 2011). "Scandinavian directors lead Drive for London Film Critics' Circle awards". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 17 April 2017. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
- Chitwood, Adam (19 January 2012). "The Artist and A Separation Win Big at London Film Critics Circle Awards". Complex. Collider.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2017. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
- ^ World Soundtrack Academy
- "World Soundtrack Awards Announces 2012 Nominees". World Soundtrack Academy. Archived from the original on 18 April 2017. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
- "Alberto Iglesias is 'Film Composer of the Year' at 12th World Soundtrack Awards". World Soundtrack Academy. Archived from the original on 18 April 2017. Retrieved 17 April 2017.