Great Expectations Soundtrack (

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Rating: 6.20/10 from 221 votes
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Grandes ilusiones

Title in Italiano:

Il forzato

Title in Português:

Great Expectations

Title in Français:

Great Expectations

Title in Türk:

Great Expectations

Title in Deutsch:

Des Sträflings Lösegeld

Synopsis

Great Expectations

Nine year-old orphan 'Pip' Pirrip lives with his harridan older sister and her hen-pecked but good-natured blacksmith husband Joe Gargery in rural, Regency-Period Britain. While visiting his mother's grave near the moors, Pip is set upon by Abel Magwitch, an escaped convict from a prison ship whose intimidating appearance causes Pip to steal food and drink from the Gargeries on his behalf. Although Magwitch had initially threatened Pip, a bond quickly forms between the hardened criminal and the boy, so when the convict is recaptured, he admits to stealing the food, but does not implicate his young accomplice.

Shortly thereafter Pip receives an invitation from Mrs. Havisham, a wealthy recluse living in a crumbling mansion to play with her niece Estella. He finds her haughty and cruel but becomes attracted to her beauty as his visits continue. Some time later the Gargeries receive a visit from the condescending lawyer Mr. Javers, who offers Pip an education and allowance that will allow Pip to be free of the grinding poverty of rural England and give him access to the opportunity and sophistication that only London can offer, all at the expense of an anonymous benefactor.

As Pip grows to be a young man, he naturally contemplates his sponsor's identity and wonders if it may be the wealthy Miss Havisham.

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Play Title Artist
Great Expectations
Great Expectations
Keefus Ciancia: Performer
Prison Ship
Keefus Ciancia: Performer
Pip Gargery
Keefus Ciancia: Performer
Brandy, Pork Pie, and a File
Keefus Ciancia: Performer
A Gentleman
Keefus Ciancia: Performer
The Havisham House
Keefus Ciancia: Performer
Mr. Jaggers
Keefus Ciancia: Performer
Estella Arrives
Keefus Ciancia: Performer
Wedding Dress
Keefus Ciancia: Performer
Do You Love Her?
Keefus Ciancia: Performer
Estella's Nightmare
Keefus Ciancia: Performer
Compeyson
Keefus Ciancia: Performer
Burn It All Down
Keefus Ciancia: Performer
Great Expectations (Finale)
Keefus Ciancia: Performer
The Marshes
Richard Hartley: Performer
The Ride To Satis House
Richard Hartley: Performer
Miss Havisham
Richard Hartley: Performer
Beggar Him
Richard Hartley: Performer
Goodbye Pip
Richard Hartley: Performer
Mr Wemick's Folly
Richard Hartley: Performer
Stealing The Vittles
Richard Hartley: Performer
God Bless You Pip
Richard Hartley: Performer
Allowing For Debts
Richard Hartley: Performer
Jilted
Richard Hartley: Performer
Shopping For Clothes
Richard Hartley: Performer
Return To Satis House
Richard Hartley: Performer
You're Part Of Me
Richard Hartley: Performer
A Very Dark Time
Richard Hartley: Performer
Estella At Play
Richard Hartley: Performer
Surveillance (Don't Go Home)
Richard Hartley: Performer
You May Kiss Me
Richard Hartley: Performer
The Sentence/Magwitch Dies
Richard Hartley: Performer
Debt Dreams
Richard Hartley: Performer
I've Made A Gentleman
Richard Hartley: Performer
With Great Expectations
Richard Hartley: Performer
The Spider Has Played His Hand
Richard Hartley: Performer
Incandescent (Burn Baby Burn)
Richard Hartley: Performer
Handel You Have A Letter
Richard Hartley: Performer
Finn
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Crossing the Gulf
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Paradiso Perduto
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Estella's Theme
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Ain't Love Grand
Patrick Doyle: Performer
A Walk In the Park
Patrick Doyle: Performer
I Saw No Shadow of Another Parting (The Aria)
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Kissing In the Rain
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Joe Leaves
Patrick Doyle: Performer
The Day All My Dreams Came True
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Pyramid of Pain
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Planes On a Plane
Patrick Doyle: Performer
A Toast
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Benefactor
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Lustig Dies
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Paradiso Perduto Revisited
Patrick Doyle: Performer
It Was Just My Memory of It
Patrick Doyle: Performer
The Price of Success
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Underfloor
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Besame Mucho
Patrick Doyle: Performer
By the Inch Or By the Hour
Patrick Doyle: Performer
The Big Trip
Patrick Doyle: Performer
La Valse De L'Amour (From "Cinderella")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Into The West (From "Into The West")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Harry In Winter (From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
A Little Princess (From "A Little Princess")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Weep You No More, Sad Fountains (From "Sense And Sensibility")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
My Father's Favourite (From "Sense And Sensibility")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Eva (From "Igor")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Wistful Thinking (From "Igor")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Estella (From "Great Expectations")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
I Find Your Love (From "Calendar Girls")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Mrs. Brown's Lullaby (From "Nanny McPhee")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
La Derive (From "Indochine")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
La Valse D'Evette (From "Indochine")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Nouvelle France (From "Nouvelle France")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Sigh No More (From "Much Ado About Nothing")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Wah Wah Piano Suite (From "Wah Wah")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Gosford Park (From "Gosford Park")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
St. Crispins Day (From "Henry V")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Opening Titles
Carter Burwell: Performer
Caspar Laid Out
Carter Burwell: Performer
A Man And His Hat
Carter Burwell: Performer
King Porter Stomp
Carter Burwell: Performer
The Long Way Around
Carter Burwell: Performer
Miller's crossing
Carter Burwell: Performer
After Miller's Crossing
Carter Burwell: Performer
Running Wild
Carter Burwell: Performer
Rage Of The Dane
Carter Burwell: Performer
All A You Whores (sic)
Carter Burwell: Performer
Nightmare In The Trophy Room
Carter Burwell: Performer
He Didn't Like His Friends
Carter Burwell: Performer
Danny Boy (performed by Frank Patteson)
Carter Burwell: Performer
What Heart?
Carter Burwell: Performer
End Titles
Carter Burwell: Performer
Goodnight Sweetheart (performed by Frank Patterson)
Carter Burwell: Performer

User reviews

Robert Brown
3/10

The use of repetitive melodies in the soundtrack became monotonous and did not effectively enhance the storytelling, making it difficult to stay engaged with the film and connect with the characters on a deeper level.

Timothy Lopez
9/10

The orchestral arrangements in the soundtrack are rich and evocative, creating a sense of timelessness that transports the listener to the Regency-Period Britain depicted in the film.

Lisa Martinez
6/10

The transition in the soundtrack as Pip moves from rural England to the sophistication of London is seamless and effective. The shift in musical style and tone mirrors Pip's journey of self-discovery and societal elevation, enhancing the narrative progression and emotional depth of the story.

Melissa King
2/10

The choice of instrumentation in certain scenes felt mismatched with the tone and mood of the narrative, causing dissonance and detracting from the overall viewing experience by creating a sense of disconnect between the music and the on-screen action.

Sarah Green
10/10

The music enhances the emotional journey of the characters, especially Pip, as he navigates through the complexities of love, betrayal, and self-discovery.

Daniel Miller
5/10

The music during Pip's encounters with Abel Magwitch evokes a sense of tension and danger, reflecting the complex relationship between the two characters. The composer skillfully blends suspenseful motifs with emotional cues, enhancing the dramatic impact of their interactions.

Kenneth Smith
6/10

The soundtrack of Great Expectations perfectly captures the mood and atmosphere of rural, Regency-Period Britain, setting the tone for the story to unfold. The use of traditional instruments and melodies adds depth and authenticity to the overall experience.

Mark Davis
7/10

The use of classical instruments in the score adds a sense of sophistication and elegance to the overall mood of the film, enhancing the Regency-Period setting.

William Scott
7/10

The score effectively conveys the internal struggles and conflicting emotions of the characters, particularly Pip's journey from innocence to self-discovery, adding layers of complexity to the storytelling.

Thomas Robinson
8/10

The haunting melodies in the Great Expectations soundtrack perfectly capture the eerie atmosphere of the decaying mansion where Pip meets Estella for the first time.

Richard Thomas
7/10

The seamless integration of the music with the on-screen action enhances the overall cinematic experience, immersing the audience in the world of Great Expectations and heightening the emotional impact of key moments.

Dorothy Thomas
10/10

The soundtrack of Great Expectations perfectly captures the haunting and mysterious atmosphere of the story, adding depth and emotion to each scene.

Susan Nelson
2/10

The orchestration of the soundtrack for Great Expectations felt uninspired and lacked emotional depth, failing to capture the complexity of the characters' inner struggles and the atmospheric setting of rural Regency-Period Britain.

Richard Jones
7/10

The emotional depth conveyed through the music during pivotal scenes, such as Pip's realization of his humble origins, resonates with the audience and enhances the storytelling.

Paul Clark
5/10

The themes associated with Mrs. Havisham's character are haunting and ethereal, mirroring her mysterious and tragic backstory. The haunting melodies and eerie instrumentation create a sense of unease and foreboding, adding layers to her enigmatic persona.

Margaret Wright
8/10

The dynamic range of the soundtrack, from subtle piano melodies to powerful orchestral swells, creates a rich auditory experience that complements the visual narrative of the film.