• The Merchant of Venice (1980) Soundtrack OST •

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Rating: 7.20/10 from 295 votes

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The Merchant of Venice

A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in love with Portia. Portia's father has died and left a very strange will: only the man that picks the correct casket out of three (silver, gold, and lead) can marry her. Bassanio, unfortunately, is strapped for cash with which to go wooing, and Antonio wants to help, so Antonio borrows the money from Shylock, the money-lender. But Shylock has been nursing a grudge against Antonio's insults, and makes unusual terms to the loan. And when Antonio's business fails, those terms threaten his life, and it's up to Bassanio and Portia to save him.

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Play	Title	Artist
	The Merchant of Venice
	Desperado - 2013 Remaster
	Crossroads - Live
	My Life
	There Is a Light That Never Goes Out - 2011 Remaster
	Only You
	As Time Goes By
	Videotape
	The Thrombey Family Theme
	The Planets, Op. 32: 1. Mars, the Bringer of War
	Married Life
	Karma Police
	Heroes - Single Version; 1990 Remaster
	Is This Love
	Hallelujah
	Belief

User reviews

Laura Hernandez

7/10

The Merchant of Venice soundtrack perfectly captures the emotional depth of the characters, enhancing the storytelling.

Mark Anderson

8/10

The music perfectly complements the dialogue and action on screen, creating a cohesive viewing experience.

George Johnson

6/10

The compositions in the soundtrack evoke a sense of tension and drama, mirroring the conflicts and struggles faced by the characters in the play.

Stephanie White

7/10

The music creates a sense of tension and suspense during key moments of the plot, keeping the audience engaged.

Kenneth Jackson

8/10

The Merchant of Venice soundtrack effectively conveys the themes of love, friendship, betrayal, and forgiveness present in the story.

Melissa Hill

6/10

The soundtrack of The Merchant of Venice perfectly captures the mood and atmosphere of the play, enhancing the emotional depth of each scene.

Betty Carter

7/10

The orchestration of the soundtrack is lush and evocative, transporting the listener to Venice during Shakespeare's time.

Joseph Carter

2/10

The Merchant of Venice's soundtrack failed to capture the emotional depth and complexity of the characters' struggles and conflicts. The music felt generic and uninspired, lacking the nuance needed to enhance the storytelling.

Elizabeth Robinson

7/10

The use of traditional instruments in the soundtrack adds a rich and authentic feel to the Renaissance setting of the film.

Margaret Scott

6/10

The incorporation of vocal performances in certain tracks adds a haunting and ethereal quality to the music, complementing the themes of love, betrayal, and justice explored in The Merchant of Venice.

Linda Davis

7/10

The composer's ability to blend different musical styles seamlessly in the soundtrack is impressive and adds layers of complexity to the film.

Ashley Lee

6/10

The use of traditional instruments in the music adds an authentic touch to the setting of the story, transporting the audience to the world of Venice in the 16th century.

Andrew Parker

1/10

The use of repetitive motifs throughout the soundtrack became tiresome and distracting, failing to add any meaningful layers to the narrative. The lack of variety in musical themes made it difficult to stay engaged with the story, diminishing the overall impact of the film.