James Horner – A Beautiful Mind

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Artist: James Horner

Title: A Beautiful Mind

Year: 2001

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1. A Kaleidoscope Of Mathematics (4:54)
2. Playing A Game Of Go! (3:33)
3. Looking For The Next Great Idea (3:02)
4. Creating Governing Dynamics (2:33)
5. Cracking The Russian Codes (3:21)
6. Nash Descends Into Parcher's World (4:38)
7. First Drop-Off, First Kiss (5:15)
8. The Car Chase (2:24)
9. Alicia Discovers Nash's Dark World (8:29)
10. Real Or Imagined? (5:45)
11. Of One Heart, Of One Mind (6:20)
12. Saying Goodbye To Those You So Love (6:43)
13. Teaching Mathematics Again (3:16)
14. The Prize Of One's Life... The Prize Of One's Mind (3:02)
15. All Love Can Be (3:17)
16. Closing Credits (4:28)

Review

James Horner's score for 'A Beautiful Mind' is a knockout, blending intricate piano work with soaring orchestral arrangements to capture the dizzying highs and crushing lows of John Nash's life. Released in December 2001, this 16-track album is a rollercoaster ride through the mind of a mathematical genius.

The real ace up Horner's sleeve is the inclusion of 15-year-old Welsh singer Charlotte Church. Her vocals are a game-changer, adding a raw, human touch to tracks like 'Creating 'Governing Dynamics'' and 'Cracking the Russian Codes'. It's like listening to Nash's brilliance and inner turmoil duking it out in musical form.

Sure, some critics pointed out similarities to Horner's earlier works, but who cares? This score fits the film like a glove, ramping up the drama and tension when needed. It's no wonder it snagged nominations for both the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Original Score. While it didn't take home the gold, this album stands as a testament to Horner's ability to create music that gets under your skin and stays there. - Chase