Nirvana Soundtrack (

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Rating: 6.10/10 from 7000 votes
Tags: video game designer
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Title in Español:

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Title in Italiano:

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Title in Português:

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Synopsis

The film tells the story of a virtual reality game designer, Jimi (Christopher Lambert), who finds out that the main character of his game, Solo (Diego Abatantuono), has achieved sentience due to an attack by a computer virus.

Asked by his creation (who feels everything the character in the game feels, including multiple deaths) to eliminate its existence, Jimi sets out to erase the game from his employer's server before it's commercially released, and thus spare Solo further suffering.

Jimi feels desperate because his wife Lisa (Emmanuelle Seigner) left him. He starts to search for her as he tries to delete Solo from the game. These two paths of his life complement in the story throughout the whole film.

By the end, Jimi hacks into one of the company's servers. This hack is in the world of virtual reality interpreted as encounters with persons from Jimi's life. That is the way the network defends itself. It tries to keep the hacker's mind in the loop of his own memories as it burns the hacker's brain.

The only way to pass through the network defence mechanism is to free one's mind. To forget about life before or after, to forget about bodily feelings, and to enter a state of pure concentration where one focuses only on the target (in this case the server with the company's bank account).

It is similar to meditation where one tries to concentrate on breathing; people who are able to do this are called angels (they are invisible to the system, can go anywhere they want, and their possibilities are limitless).

In the end, Jimi feels enlightened. He is in inner peace with himself. He saves the character, understands why Lisa left, and understands why the things happened the way they happened. He is in the state of Nirvana.

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Nirvana
Time of the Preacher
Come On Eileen
Personal Jesus
California
Super High on Your Love
We Got The Beat - Single Mix
Holiday Road - 2018 Remaster
New Sensation
Werewolves of London - 2007 Remaster
Bulbo
Go Down Gamblin'
Duendes
Live A Little (feat. Dionyza Sutton)
Sweet Thing - 1999 Remaster
Stars and Stripes
Pull the Trigger
You Rascal You
Black Thoughts
Move
Again & Again - Flute Version
Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor: IV. Adagietto: Sehr langsam (Death in Venice)
Sweet Love - Full Version
I Want Her to Love Me
Chompin At The Noose
Love Of My Life - Remastered 2011
Claw Machine Wizard
Joker And The Thief
Liverpool Lament
Young Brigid O'Malley
The Nutcracker, Op.71, TH.14 / Act 2: No. 12d Character Dances: Trépak (Russian Dance)
The Wedge Paradiso
You Only Want Me When You're Lonely
Oh! Sweet Love
My Way
Give Me That Old Soft Shoe (Soft Shoe Song)
You Don't Knock
Stand By Your Man
My Love, Forgive Me (Amore, Scusami)
Come As You Are
Let It Bleed
Heartbeat
The Rake At The Gates Of Hell - BBC Janice Long Show October 10th 1986
96 Tears
Your Sins Will Find You Out
Rusty Cage
You're so Vain
Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
No Rain
Bowling Ball Blues
The Beast In Me
Your Kind of Love
Tired of Hanging Around
Let Me Ride in Your Big Cadillac
Lovers Land
Full Grown Man
Voodoo Doll
Don't Take Me for Granted
The Next Right Thing
Where Do I Go From Here
Time Flies by (When You're the Driver of a Train)
Reeko
NOFX: Performer
Fat Mike: Writer
Scavenger Type
NOFX: Performer
Fat Mike: Writer
Last Dance
Eraldo Bernocchi: Writer
Eraldo Bernocchi: Performer
Whatever It Is
Mauro Pagani: Writer
John Barleycorn (must die)
Traffic: Performer
Steve Winwood: Writer
Eqbirotz
Mauro Pagani: Writer
Sodade
Cesária Évora: Performer
Hotels
Chelsea Hotel
Mauro Pagani: Writer
Nirvana
Town House
Mauro Pagani: Writer
Tema di Lisa
Jimi e Solo
Mauro Pagani: Writer
Lisa Mobile
Chronotape
Mauro Pagani: Writer

User reviews

Thomas Hernandez
5/10

The soundtrack features a blend of haunting melodies and pulsating rhythms that reflect the inner turmoil and external challenges faced by Jimi. The music serves as a powerful storytelling tool, conveying the character's emotions and struggles with authenticity.

Mary Thompson
7/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the inner turmoil and desperation felt by Jimi as he grapples with the ethical implications of his creation, Solo, achieving sentience.

David Harris
8/10

The music crescendos beautifully during pivotal moments of self-realization and enlightenment for Jimi, perfectly mirroring his journey towards inner peace and understanding.

Laura Turner
5/10

The use of electronic and ambient sounds in the film's score creates a futuristic and immersive atmosphere that complements the virtual reality setting. The music effectively transports the audience into Jimi's world and enhances the overall viewing experience.

John Phillips
3/10

As a virtual reality game designer, I found the band soundtrack of Nirvana to be distracting and out of place in the context of the film's storyline. The music did not enhance the emotional depth of the scenes or create a cohesive atmosphere, but rather felt like a jarring addition that took away from the overall immersion of the narrative.

Ronald Evans
6/10

Overall, the music in Nirvana contributes significantly to the film's overall impact, enhancing the storytelling and emotional resonance of the characters' journeys. The soundtrack serves as a powerful companion to Jimi's quest for enlightenment and self-discovery, enriching the viewing experience for the audience.

Robert Brown
6/10

The thematic variations in the score mirror the dual narrative threads of Jimi's quest to save Solo and his personal search for inner peace. The music provides a cohesive thread that ties together the different aspects of the story, creating a unified audio-visual experience.

Richard Davis
7/10

The use of electronic and ambient music in the soundtrack enhances the futuristic and immersive atmosphere of the film, transporting the audience into the world of virtual reality alongside Jimi.

Mary Thompson
6/10

The soundtrack of Nirvana showcases a diverse range of musical styles and textures, from ethereal ambient compositions to intense electronic beats. This sonic diversity adds layers of complexity to the film's narrative, enriching the audience's engagement with the story.

Jennifer Robinson
1/10

Moreover, the choice of songs in the soundtrack of Nirvana did not seem to align with the themes and character development of the film. The music failed to capture the complexity of Jimi's internal struggles and the existential crisis faced by Solo, the sentient game character. It felt like a missed opportunity to use music as a powerful storytelling tool, leaving the audience disconnected from the emotional journey of the characters.

Emily Lewis
6/10

The soundtrack of Nirvana perfectly captures the emotional journey of the protagonist, Jimi, as he navigates through the complexities of virtual reality and personal relationships. The music enhances the narrative and adds depth to the character development.

Timothy Martinez
7/10

The soundtrack of Nirvana perfectly captures the emotional journey of the main character, Jimi, as he navigates through the complexities of both his virtual reality game and personal life.