M. Butterfly Soundtrack (

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Title in Português:

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Title in Français:

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Title in Türk:

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Title in Deutsch:

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Synopsis

1964. René Gallimard is a mid-level bureaucrat working in the French Embassy in Beijing. Being a stickler for doing things by the books, at least as it comes to his own responsibilities, places him at odds with some of his colleagues, but leads to him being promoted to Vice-Consul, especially important during this uncertain geopolitical time with the French having lost the war in Indochina and another war possibly breaking out in Vietnam.

Prior to his promotion, he, already married, begins an illicit affair with Song Liling, a starring member of the Beijing Opera. In their relationship, René gets caught up in the western male/demure East Asian female ideal as depicted in "Madama Butterfly", the death scene aria which she sang in the first performance of hers he attended. Aspects of their relationship will ultimately lead to his downfall, those aspects which he either does not initially see or refuses to see in only wanting to see that ideal he has in his mind.

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Play Title Artist
M. Butterfly
Amazing
Fader
Pure Imagination (Glee Cast Version)
Maybe Tomorrow
Stop Crying Your Heart Out
Take on Me
The Scientist
Pictures Of You
When You Know
Northern Sky
For Once In My Life
Tell Me If You Wanna Go Home
She's Got You High
Let It Be Me
Unchained Melody
Could It Be Another Change
An Ocean Apart
Welcome To New York
Dia
Singin' In The Rain
Not While I'm Around
Chocolate
Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want - 2011 Remaster
Galih & Ratna (From "Galih & Ratna")
Gold
True - Single Edit
Maneater
You Make My Dreams (Come True)
Steppin' Out
Rio - US Edit
Town Called Malice
Girls
To Find You
When She Loved Me - From "Toy Story 2" / Soundtrack Version
A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes
Pure Imagination / Candy Man
Kiss Me
Petualangan Sherina - Theme Song
Asleep - 2011 Remaster
Remember Me (Dúo)
Never Enough
A Million Dreams
Wind Beneath My Wings
Don't You (Forget About Me)
Stay (I Missed You)
Kiss from a Rose
I Just Called To Say I Love You
Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) - 2016 Remaster
Footloose - From "Footloose" Soundtrack
Footloose
Say You, Say Me
To Sir With Love (Glee Cast Version)
M. Butterfly
Howard Shore: Performer
Concubine
Howard Shore: Performer
Entrance Of Butterfly / Drunken Beauty
Howard Shore: Performer
Dragonfly
Howard Shore: Performer
The Great Wall
Howard Shore: Performer
Even The Softest Skin
Howard Shore: Performer
Sha Jia Bang
Howard Shore: Performer
Bonfire Of The Vanities / Cultural Revolution
Howard Shore: Performer
He Was The Perfect Father
Howard Shore: Performer
Are You My Butterfly?
Howard Shore: Performer
The Only Time I Ever Really Existed
Howard Shore: Performer
What I Loved Was The Lie
Howard Shore: Performer
Everything Has Been Destroyed
Howard Shore: Performer
Un Bel Di
Howard Shore: Performer
My Name Is Rene Gallimard
Howard Shore: Performer
King's Row - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Mr. Destiny - "Mr. Destiny"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Golddiggers - "Bear Mountain"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
The Boy Who Could Fly - "In The Air"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
The Adventures Of Huck Finn - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Animal Farm - "End Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Paulie - "Medley"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Mousehunt - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
My Dog Skip - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Diamonds - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Amazing Grace And Chuck - "Hometown"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Bed And Breakfast - "End Credits"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Kimberly - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Free Willy 3 - "Awakening"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael - "In Her Limousine"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
I'll Do Anything - "Matt"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
War Of The Buttons - "Front Titles"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Lionheart - "King Richard"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Disc Time:
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Deep Blue Sea - "Aftermath"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Evolution - "Our Heroes"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
The Burbs - "End Titles"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Dragonheart: A New Beginning - "Main Titles"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Amazing Stories: The Mission - "The Landing"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Sky Bandits - "End Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Kull the Conquerer - "Kull the Conquerer"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Terminal Velocity - "Cadillac Freefall"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Vertical Limit - "Three Years Later"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Drop Zone - "Too Many Notes"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
The Watcher - "Driven"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Alien 3 - "Adagio"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Man on Fire - "Man on Fire"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
We're No Angels - "Introduction and Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
The Big Kahuna - "The Big Kahuna"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
This World, Then the Fireworks - "The Pick-up"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Touch of Evil - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
The Man Who Knew Too Little - "The Man Who Knew Too Little"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Cool World - "The Cool World Stomp"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Trimph Of The Spirit - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
On The Beach - "From The Beach, Silently Weeping"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
The Last Butterfly - "End Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Crossing The Line - "End Titles"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
And The Band Played On - "And The Band Played On"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
It's My Party - "It's My Party"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Careful, He Might Hear You - "Main Theme"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Return To Paradise - "Looking At You"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Instinct - "Everybody Goes"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
The Tailor Of Panama - "Harry Pendel : The Tailor Of Panama"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
The Linguini Incident - "Habanera"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Mrs. Parker And The Vicious Circle - "Into Love And Out Again"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Mobsters - "Theme For Mara"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Guilty By Suspicion - "End Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
White Palace - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Lover's Prayer - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Lovesick - "Main Theme"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Zelly And Me - "Zelly And Me"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Dead Again - "The Headlines"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Dolores Claiborne - "End Credits"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Pacific Heights - "Part II"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Bloodline - "Out Of The Past"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Bliss - "Wedding"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Cruel Intentions - "Pussy"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Wild Things - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Presumed Innocent - "Presumed Innocent"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Damage - "The Last Time"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
The Stars Fell On Henrietta - "Theme And Variations"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Rich In Love - "Stop Thinking About Her"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
The Stand - "Ain't She Beautiful"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Golden Gate - "Golden Gate"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
M. Butterfly - "M. Butterfly"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Pavilion Of Women - "Together Forever"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Tai Pan - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Othello - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Much Ado About Nothing - "Overture"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Christopher Colombus : The Discovery - "A Hero's Welcome"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
King's Row - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
I'll Do Anything - "Matt"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
We're No Angels - "Introduction and Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
It's My Party - "It's My Party"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Lover's Prayer - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
The Stand - "Ain't She Beautiful"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Christopher Colombus : The Discovery - "A Hero's Welcome"
Marco Beltrami: Performer

User reviews

Laura Turner
8/10

The music perfectly complements the complex emotions and inner turmoil of the characters, enhancing the storytelling and making the audience truly empathize with their struggles and conflicts.

Paul Garcia
5/10

The haunting melodies in the soundtrack evoke a sense of tragedy and forbidden love, mirroring the characters' complex emotions.

Dorothy Scott
9/10

The seamless integration of music with the narrative of the film elevates the overall viewing experience, immersing the audience in the world of René Gallimard and Song Liling, making the soundtrack a standout element of the film.

Robert Roberts
6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of M. Butterfly is a compelling and evocative complement to the film's narrative, enhancing the viewing experience and leaving a lasting impression.

Steven King
8/10

The soundtrack of M. Butterfly beautifully captures the delicate and intriguing atmosphere of 1960s Beijing, transporting listeners to a different time and place.

Mark Turner
5/10

The soundtrack seamlessly blends East and West musical influences, reflecting the characters' internal struggles and external conflicts.

Michelle Johnson
9/10

The soundtrack of M. Butterfly is a captivating blend of traditional Chinese opera music and modern Western influences, creating a unique and evocative auditory experience.

Stephanie Lopez
6/10

The use of traditional Chinese opera music in the film's score adds authenticity and enhances the setting of Beijing in the 1960s.

Michelle Davis
10/10

The haunting melodies and powerful vocals in the soundtrack perfectly capture the emotional depth and complexity of the story, enhancing the audience's connection to the characters and their struggles.

David Williams
6/10

The music in the film serves as a powerful storytelling tool, enhancing the audience's understanding of the characters' motivations and desires.

Kenneth Perez
7/10

The haunting melodies and poignant lyrics of the songs linger long after the movie ends, leaving a lasting impact on the listener and enhancing the emotional depth of the film.

Karen Baker
6/10

The soundtrack of M. Butterfly effectively conveys the passage of time and the changing dynamics of the characters' relationships.

Sarah Brown
5/10

The emotional depth of the music enhances the performances of the actors, creating a more immersive viewing experience.

Donna Baker
5/10

The use of recurring motifs in the score ties the narrative together, creating a cohesive and impactful storytelling experience.

Patricia Wilson
5/10

The soundtrack of M. Butterfly perfectly captures the cultural clash between East and West, adding depth to the story's themes of love, power, and deception.

Ashley Lewis
7/10

The use of traditional Chinese instruments in the score adds an authentic and immersive layer to the overall listening experience, creating a unique fusion of East and West that is both captivating and evocative.

Laura King
5/10

The musical cues in M. Butterfly effectively build tension and suspense, keeping the audience engaged throughout the film.