Much Ado About Nothing Soundtrack (

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Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Mucho ruido y pocas nueces

Title in Italiano:

Molto rumore per nulla

Title in Português:

Muito Barulho por Nada

Title in Français:

Beaucoup de bruit pour rien

Title in Türk:

Yok Yere Yaygara

Title in Deutsch:

Viel Lärm um nichts

Synopsis

Don Pedro, prince of Medina (Denzel Washington), his resentful brother Don John (Keanu Reeves), and his noblemen Claudio (Robert Sean Leonard) and Benedick (screenwriter/director Kenneth Branagh) return from war, ready for merriment and love.

Claudio loves Hero (Kate Beckinsale), the young daughter of the nobleman Leonato (Richard Briers), but Benedick hates Beatrice (Emma Thompson), Leonato's beautiful, witty, but sharp-tongued niece, who hates him back.

Claudio and Hero are soon engaged; as they prepare for their wedding, they decide, with the help of Don Pedro, to trick Benedick and Beatrice into confessing their true love for each other.

The plan works without a hitch, but trouble comes in the form of Don John, who is jealous of his brother's power and of his affection for Claudio.

Don John devises a scheme where one of his lieutenants will make love to Hero's maid Margaret (Imelda Staunton) at Hero's window the night before the wedding--and call her Hero.

Don John takes Don Pedro and Claudio to Leonato's house, where they see the encounter and are convinced the woman is Hero.

The next day Claudio disgraces Hero publicly at the wedding and refuses to marry her. She faints and Leonato is persuaded to pretend that she is dead until the situation is sorted out.

The foolish warden Dogberry (Michael Keaton) manages to arrest Don John's lieutenants and they confess to the plot.

Claudio is crushed when he learns that he killed Hero with his false accusations. He begs Leonato to punish him and Leonato tells him his punishment is to marry his (other) niece, who closely resembles Hero.

Claudio agrees but first spends a night mourning for Hero and proclaiming her innocence. Don John escapes Medina.

The next morning Claudio marries the supposed niece, who removes her veil to reveal that she is Hero. They are very happy but Benedick and Beatrice almost break up when they discover they were tricked into admitting their love.

In the end, Don John is arrested and brought back to face punishment, Benedick and Beatrice marry, and all dance around Leonato's garden singing "Noddy noddy."

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Much Ado About Nothing
Sigh No More Ladies
Patrick Doyle: Performer
William Shakespeare: Writer
Pardon, Goddess of the Night
Patrick Doyle: Performer
William Shakespeare: Writer
Strike Up Pipers
Patrick Doyle: Performer
William Shakespeare: Writer
Main Title
Joss Whedon: Performer
Arrival
Joss Whedon: Performer
Hero
Joss Whedon: Performer
If I Had My Mouth
Joss Whedon: Performer
To the Death
Joss Whedon: Performer
Sigh No More (feat. Maurissa Tancharoen & Jed Whedon)
Joss Whedon: Performer
Beauty Is a Witch
Joss Whedon: Performer
A Double Heart
Joss Whedon: Performer
Perfectest Herald
Joss Whedon: Performer
The Only Love Gods
Joss Whedon: Performer
Borachio
Joss Whedon: Performer
The Gulling (Part 1)
Joss Whedon: Performer
The Gulling (Part 2)
Joss Whedon: Performer
The Gulling (Part 3)
Joss Whedon: Performer
Love On
Joss Whedon: Performer
Disloyal
Joss Whedon: Performer
A Thousand Ducats
Joss Whedon: Performer
Wedding Day
Joss Whedon: Performer
Madam Withdraw
Joss Whedon: Performer
Wedding March
Joss Whedon: Performer
Left for Dead
Joss Whedon: Performer
Is Not That Strange
Joss Whedon: Performer
I Am Engaged
Joss Whedon: Performer
A Word in Your Ear
Joss Whedon: Performer
How Innocent She Died
Joss Whedon: Performer
Heavily (feat. Maurissa Tancharoen & Jed Whedon)
Joss Whedon: Performer
The Balcony
Joss Whedon: Performer
Will You Come
Joss Whedon: Performer
Walk of Shame
Joss Whedon: Performer
Another Hero
Joss Whedon: Performer
A Giddy Thing
Joss Whedon: Performer
Last Dance
Joss Whedon: Performer
The Picnic
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Overture
Patrick Doyle: Performer
The Sweetest Lady
Patrick Doyle: Performer
The Conspirators
Patrick Doyle: Performer
The Masked Ball
Patrick Doyle: Performer
The Prince Woos Hero
Patrick Doyle: Performer
A Star Danced
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Rich She Shall Be
Patrick Doyle: Performer
The Gulling of Benedick
Patrick Doyle: Performer
It Must Be Requited
Patrick Doyle: Performer
The Gulling of Beatrice
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Contempt Farewell
Patrick Doyle: Performer
The Lady Is Disloyal
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Hero's Wedding
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Take Here Back Again
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Die to Live
Patrick Doyle: Performer
You Have Killed a Sweet Lady
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Choose Your Revenge
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Pardon Goddess of the Night
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Did I Not Tell You
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Hero Revealed
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Benedick the Married Man
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
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
Twelfth Night - "I'll Tell Thee A Tale" (Shaun Davey)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Henry V - Overture - The Globe Theater (William Walton)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Henry V - Passacaglia - The Death of Flastaff (William Walton)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Henry V - "This day is called the feast of St. Crispian" (William Walton)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Henry V - Battle and Charge - The French Court (William Walton)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Henry V - "Touch her soft lips and part" (William Walton)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Henry V - Finale - The Agincourt Song (William Walton)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Hamlet - Prelude (Dimitri Shostakovich)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Hamlet - Ball at the Palace (Dimitri Shostakovich)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Hamlet - "To bem or not to be, that is the question" (Derek Jacobi)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Hamlet - "Sweets to the sweet farewell" (Patrick Doyle)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Much Ado About Nothing - Overture (Patrick Doyle)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Much Ado About Nothing - Goddess of the Night / Strike Up, Pipers (Patrick Doyle)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Antony and Cleopatra - "I dreamt there was an emperor Antony" (Jenny Agutter / Bruce McGregor)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Antony and Cleopatra - Suite (John Scott)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Julius Caesar - Overture (Michael J. Lewis)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Julius Caesar - Caesar's Triumphant Entry into Rome (Michael J. Lewis)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Julius Caesar - "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears" (Derek Jacobi)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Julius Caesar - "Caesar now be still / Finale" (Miklos Rozsa)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
The Taming of the Shew - "Good morrow, Kate" (Derek Jacobi / Jenny Agutter)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
The Taming of the Shew - Overture (Nino Rota)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Richard III - "Now is the winter of our discontent" (Derek Jacobi)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Richard III - Prelude (William Walton)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Romeo + Juliet - The Balcony Scene (Craig Armstrong)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Romeo and Juliet - "But soft, what light through yonder window breaks?" (Ioan Gruffudd / Jenny Agutter)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Romeo and Juliet - Suite (Nino Rota)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Love's Labour's Lost - "Love's Labour's Lost / Arrival of the Princess" (Patrick Doyle)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
A Midsummer Night's Dream - "If we shadows have offended" (Jenny Agutter)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana (Pietro Mascagni)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Shakespeare in Love - Suite (Stephen Warbeck)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Henry V - Prelude - "O for a muse of fire" (Patrick Doyle)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Henry V - St. Crispin's Day (Patrick Doyle)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Henry V - "Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more" (Ioan Gruffudd)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Henry V - Non Nobis Domine (Patrick Doyle)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Twelfth Night - "If music be the food of love" (Derek Jacobi)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Twelfth Night - "The Wind and the rain" (Shaun Davey)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
As Far A Florence / Rupert Bear (from The English Patient)
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Overture (from Much Ado About Nothing)
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Sweets To The Sweet Farewell (from Hamlet)
Patrick Doyle: Performer
The Wedding / End Titles (from Emma)
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Cathy's Theme (from Wuthering Heights)
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Suite (from Romeo And Juliet)
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Main Theme (from The Last Of The Mohicans)
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Main / End Titles (from Mrs. Dalloway)
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Theme (from Hamlet)
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Orsino's Horsemen / The Disguise (from Twelfth Night)
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Throw The Coins
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Main Title / Encounter With Angel / Tess (from Tess)
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Main Theme (from Pride And Prejudice)
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Under The Umbrella
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Far From The Madding Crowd / The Storm /Fanny & Troy / Boldwood / Bathsheba And Troy / Finale (from Far From The Mad
Patrick Doyle: Performer

User reviews

Ronald Rodriguez
5/10

The use of traditional instruments adds an authentic and charming touch to the soundtrack.

Deborah Moore
5/10

The soundtrack of Much Ado About Nothing perfectly captures the romantic and comedic essence of the film.

Thomas Garcia
7/10

The soundtrack of Much Ado About Nothing is a standout feature of the film, leaving a lasting impression on the audience long after the movie ends.

Donald Campbell
5/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the tension and conflict in the plot, adding to the overall suspense.

James Hall
5/10

The songs are well-selected and complement the dialogue and action on screen.

Karen Carter
4/10

The lack of variety in the soundtrack made it feel monotonous and uninteresting. I was hoping for more diverse and engaging musical themes to complement the different scenes and characters in the movie.

Robert Martin
10/10

The soundtrack of Much Ado About Nothing perfectly captures the playful and romantic atmosphere of the film. The use of lively and upbeat melodies enhances the scenes of merriment and love, creating a joyful and engaging viewing experience.

Laura Walker
7/10

The soundtrack of Much Ado About Nothing perfectly captures the joyful and romantic essence of the film, enhancing every scene with its beautiful melodies.

William Walker
5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Much Ado About Nothing is a delightful and integral part of the film, enhancing the viewing experience.

Brian Brown
7/10

The composition of the soundtrack seamlessly complements the brilliant performances of the cast, creating a harmonious blend of visuals and music.

William Davis
10/10

The composition and arrangement of the songs in the soundtrack are both masterful and memorable. Each piece is carefully crafted to evoke a specific mood or sentiment, enhancing the storytelling and immersing the audience in the world of the film.

Sarah Clark
3/10

I found the soundtrack of Much Ado About Nothing to be underwhelming and forgettable. The music didn't enhance the emotional moments of the film and felt generic at times.

Emily Scott
6/10

The melodies are memorable and help to evoke a sense of nostalgia and romance.

George Baker
7/10

Overall, the music in Much Ado About Nothing elevates the entire viewing experience, making it a truly memorable and enjoyable film with its captivating soundtrack.

Ronald Evans
6/10

The score enhances the emotional depth of the scenes, particularly during the dramatic moments.

Mary Harris
8/10

The use of different instruments and musical styles in the soundtrack adds layers of complexity and nuance to the overall cinematic experience.

Melissa Nelson
8/10

The songs in the soundtrack are not only pleasant to listen to but also help to convey the characters' inner thoughts and emotions in a subtle yet impactful way.

George Smith
6/10

The music sets the tone for the lively and festive atmosphere of the story.

Kenneth Harris
1/10

Some of the musical choices felt out of place and didn't seem to match the tone of the film. It was distracting and took away from the overall viewing experience.

Patricia King
9/10

The music effectively conveys the emotions of the characters, adding depth and richness to their relationships. Whether it's the tender moments between Claudio and Hero or the witty banter between Benedick and Beatrice, the soundtrack complements the on-screen chemistry and brings their interactions to life.

Elizabeth Garcia
5/10

The music contributes to the character development, reflecting their personalities and relationships.

Laura Walker
8/10

Each track in the soundtrack is carefully crafted to evoke specific feelings, adding depth and richness to the storytelling.

Donna Miller
7/10

The music effectively sets the tone for the various emotions portrayed in the movie, from playful banter to heartwarming moments of love and reconciliation.