Ep. 64 - Thomas Newman's 'Scent of a Woman'
Thomas Newman
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Drama, Music, 17-May-2021
As always, Thomas Newman is incredible at being able to musically define a moment, or character emotion. If anything, this 'Main Title' is a perfect example of defining the sterility of an elite prep school, with an outlier student looking for work over the Thanksgiving Holiday. Who can forget Pacino's incredible performance which won him the Academy Award for Best Actor?
Enjoy this cue, and see the film if you haven't had the chance to check it out!
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Where to watch: https://letterboxd.com/film/scent-of-a-woman/
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Listen to the score: https://open.spotify.com/album/2iWA5BQmO4mC0TfMA0W6Kq?si=8GtydDUPT_WBtUYnZ0gBOA
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