The Scarlet Letter Soundtrack (

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Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

La letra escarlata

Title in Italiano:

La lettera scarlatta

Title in Português:

A Letra Escarlate

Title in Français:

The Scarlet Letter

Title in Türk:

The Scarlet Letter

Title in Deutsch:

Der scharlachrote Buchstabe

Synopsis

In 17th-century Salem, Hester Prynne must wear a scarlet A because she is an adulteress, with a child out of wedlock. For seven years, she has refused to name the father. A vigorous older stranger arrives, recognized by Hester but unknown to others as her missing husband. He poses as Chillingworth, a doctor, watching Hester and searching out the identity of her lover. His eye soon rests on Dimmesdale, a young overwrought pastor. Enmity grows between the two men; Chillingworth applies psychological pressure, and the pastor begins to crack. A ship stops in Salem, and Hester sees it as a providential refuge for her daughter, herself, and her lover. But will Dimmesdale flee with her?

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The Scarlet Letter
The Scarlet Letter / I Am With Child
Josue DeJesus: Performer
A Thousand Times Over
Josue DeJesus: Performer
Solemnity
Josue DeJesus: Performer
Childbirth / The Scaffold
Josue DeJesus: Performer
Chillingworth
Josue DeJesus: Performer
What Could Have Been / Hester Flees
Josue DeJesus: Performer
No Escape
Josue DeJesus: Performer
Arthur's Pleading
Josue DeJesus: Performer
Torment
Josue DeJesus: Performer
Before the Judgement Day
Josue DeJesus: Performer
Hester and Arthur
Josue DeJesus: Performer
Let Us Not Look Back
Josue DeJesus: Performer
Lullaby
Josue DeJesus: Performer
God and Guilty Burden
Josue DeJesus: Performer
Repentance
Josue DeJesus: Performer
Playing With Pearl
Josue DeJesus: Performer
Freely Forgiven
Josue DeJesus: Performer
End Credits
Josue DeJesus: Performer
Razor
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Uncle Jack
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Battle (with vocal)
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Hide Medal
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Pullback to 1846
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Amsterdam
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Retrieve Medal
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Bad Uncle Jack
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Meet Amsterdam
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Boat Raid
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
First Pagoda
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Trolley
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Medals
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Pig
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Tammany
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Scars
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Untitled
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Bill's Patriotic Speech
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Bill Shot
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Bowing
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Toast
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Contact
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
A Son
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Who? (Alt.)
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Panic
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Cleaver
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Doctor
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Razor Revisited
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Bye Jack
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Staying
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Exit Johnny
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Natives
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Natives (For Brass Choir)
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Prayer
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Beat The Barber (For Brass Choir)
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Battle Cry For Freedom (For Brass Choir)
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Monk Killed
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Lists
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Rabbits Leave
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Candles
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Jenny Leaves
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Streets and Prayers
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Troops
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Shooting
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Orders
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Smoke
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Bill Please
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
The Dead
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
New York
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
BONUS TRACK: Battle (without vocal)
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Disc Time:
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Main Title (The Journey)
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
First
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Second
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
2m2 (tk 152)
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Job
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Locket
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
2m5 (tk 151)
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Question
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Escape
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Wild
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Jump Off
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Wolf
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Ride
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Forest
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
4m3 (tk 12)
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Friend
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
4m5 (tk 73)
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Moving
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Bull
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Lock-Up
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Breakout
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
6m4 (tk 157)
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Reunion
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Dad
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Balls
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Hobo Camp
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Mainer
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Makin' It
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Snow
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Ramp
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
10m1 (tk 19)
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
10m2 (tk 56)
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Parting
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Uphill
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Last
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Main Title
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Procession
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Ship
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Lace
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
A Home
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
To Slaves
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Red Bird
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Cart
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Horses
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Sermon
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Library
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Books
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Thoughts
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Confession
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Scalp
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
News
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Lovemaking
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Clandestine / Summons
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
With Child
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Agony
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Birth
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Baptism
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Plea
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
THE SCARLETT LETTER (cont.): Roger
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Warning
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Sneaking
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Surprise
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Witches Mark
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Discovered
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Capture
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Dry Lunch
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Questions
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Game
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Rape
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Mistake
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Untitled 2
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Scaffold
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Battle
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Ends Meet
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
THE JOURNEY OF NATTY GANN (alt. cues): Locket (alt.)
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Locket (alt. 2)
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
4m5a
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
6m4a
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
10m2 Rev. (tk 132)
Elmer Bernstein: Performer
Main Title / The Arrival / Search For Home
John Barry: Performer
Hester Rides To Town
John Barry: Performer
The Bird / The Swimmer
John Barry: Performer
A Very Exhilarating Read
John Barry: Performer
Im Not The Man I Seem
John Barry: Performer
Agnus Dei
John Barry: Performer
I Can See What Others Cannot
John Barry: Performer
Love Scene
John Barry: Performer
Are You With Child
John Barry: Performer
A Small Act Of Contrition
John Barry: Performer
The Birth
John Barry: Performer
I Baptize This Child - Pearl
John Barry: Performer
She Will Not Speak
John Barry: Performer
Dr. Rodger Prynne
John Barry: Performer
Hester Walks Through Town
John Barry: Performer
Porr Fatherless Child
John Barry: Performer
An Attempt At Rape
John Barry: Performer
The Savages Have Killed Him
John Barry: Performer
The Round-Up
John Barry: Performer
I Am The Father Of Her Child
John Barry: Performer
The Indian Attack
John Barry: Performer
The Letter Has Served A Purpose
John Barry: Performer
End Title
John Barry: Performer
JUKE BOX JURY: Hit and Miss
John Barry: Performer
BEAT GIRL: Beat Girl
John Barry: Performer
NEVERL LET GO: Never Let Go
John Barry: Performer
BEAT GIRL: Beat for Beatniks
John Barry: Performer
ORIGINAL MUSIC NOT FOR FILM: The Girl With The Sun In Her Hair
John Barry: Performer
DR. NO: The James Bond Theme (composed by Monty Norman, arranged by John Barry)
John Barry: Performer
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE: 007
John Barry: Performer
GOLDFINGER: Goldfinger
John Barry: Performer
Dawn Raid At Fort Knox
John Barry: Performer
ZULU: Theme / Isandhlwana
John Barry: Performer
Titles / News of the Massacre / Rorke's Drift Threatened
John Barry: Performer
Bromhead's Safari / Wagons Over
John Barry: Performer
You're All Going To Die
John Barry: Performer
First Zulu Appearance and Assault
John Barry: Performer
Durnford's Horses Arrive and Depart / The Third Assault
John Barry: Performer
Zulu's Final Appearance and Salute
John Barry: Performer
Men of Harlech / End Title
John Barry: Performer
SEANCE ON A WET AFTERNOON: Main Title / The Kidnap / The Ransom / End Title
John Barry: Performer
THUNDERBALL: Thunderball
John Barry: Performer
Fight On The Disco Volante / Finale
John Barry: Performer
THE IPCRESS FILE: A Man Alone
John Barry: Performer
THE KNACK.. AND HOW TO GET IT: The Knack... And How To Get It
John Barry: Performer
KING RAT: King Rat
John Barry: Performer
MISTER MOSES: Main Title / Moses in the River / An Elephant called Emily / The Dam / What Would I Do For laughs
John Barry: Performer
BORN FREE: Born Free
John Barry: Performer
THE WRONG BOX: The Wrong Box
John Barry: Performer
THE CHASE: The Chase
John Barry: Performer
THE QUILLER MEMORANDUM: Wednesday's Child
John Barry: Performer
YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE: You Only Live Twice
John Barry: Performer
The Wedding / James Bond Averts WW3 / Capsule In Space
John Barry: Performer
THE LION IN WINTER: The Lion In Winter
John Barry: Performer
Allons Gai Gai
John Barry: Performer
Richard's Joust / Geoffrey's Battle
John Barry: Performer
Chinon / Eleanor's Arrival
John Barry: Performer
Fanfare for Philip / The Great Hall Feast
John Barry: Performer
We're All Jungle Creatures
John Barry: Performer
DEADFALL: Romance for Guitar and Orchestra
John Barry: Performer
ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE: Escape From Piz Gloria / The Ski Chase
John Barry: Performer
We Have All The Time In The World
John Barry: Performer
MIDNIGHT COWBOY: Midnight Cowboy
John Barry: Performer
THE APPOINTMENT: The Appointment
John Barry: Performer
THE LAST VALLEY: Main Titles Part 1
John Barry: Performer
Entry into The Last Valley
John Barry: Performer
An Evening Song
John Barry: Performer
Vogel's Dream / The Last Valley
John Barry: Performer
A Christmas Song
John Barry: Performer
Death Of Captain / End Title
John Barry: Performer
Main Titles Part 2
John Barry: Performer
MONTE WALSH: The Good Times are Comin' / Sit Him High / Death of Martine
John Barry: Performer
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER: Diamonds Are Forever
John Barry: Performer
Mr. Kidd And Mr. Wint / Moon Buggy Ride
John Barry: Performer
WALKABOUT: Walkabout
John Barry: Performer
The Children
John Barry: Performer
Stranded
John Barry: Performer
Night in the Outback
John Barry: Performer
Survival Test / The Journey
John Barry: Performer
The Three of Us
John Barry: Performer
Together at Sunrise
John Barry: Performer
The Deserted Settlement / The Final Dance
John Barry: Performer
Back to Nature
John Barry: Performer
MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS: Vivre Et Mourir
John Barry: Performer
Elizabeth's Ride
John Barry: Performer
Main Theme
John Barry: Performer
Not Through My Realm
John Barry: Performer
Mary And Darnley
John Barry: Performer
This Way Mary - Mary's Theme
John Barry: Performer
THE PERSUADERS: The Persuaders
John Barry: Performer
THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS: Main Title / The Game's Afoot
John Barry: Performer
ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND: Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
John Barry: Performer
THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN: The Man With The Golden Gun
John Barry: Performer
Slow Boat From China / Nick Nack / The Man With The Golden Gun
John Barry: Performer
THE DOVE: Main Theme / Hitchhike to Darwin / Sail the Summer Winds
John Barry: Performer
THE TAMARIND SEED: Play It Again
John Barry: Performer
LOVE AMONG THE RUINS: Love Among The Ruins
John Barry: Performer
ROBIN AND MARIAN: Robin And Marian
John Barry: Performer
The Ride to Sherwood / The Ride to Nottingham
John Barry: Performer
First Love Theme
John Barry: Performer
Second Love Theme
John Barry: Performer
John Bursts In / The End
John Barry: Performer
KING KONG: Prelude and Love Theme
John Barry: Performer
ELEANOR AND FRANKLIN: Eleanor And Franklin
John Barry: Performer
THE DEEP: The Deep
John Barry: Performer
THE BETSY: Main Title / Love Theme
John Barry: Performer
MOONRAKER: Moonraker
John Barry: Performer
Flight Into Space
John Barry: Performer
THE BLACK HOLE: The Black Hole
John Barry: Performer
HANOVER STREET: Hanover Street
John Barry: Performer
THE CORN IS GREEN: The Corn Is Green
John Barry: Performer
RAISE THE TITANIC: Raise The Titanic Prelude
John Barry: Performer
Main Title / The Mine Shaft
John Barry: Performer
To Cornwall / All That's Left (Memories Of The Titanic)
John Barry: Performer
The Titanic Uncovered
John Barry: Performer
Raise The Titanic / Deep Quest Saved
John Barry: Performer
Memories Of The Titanic
John Barry: Performer
SOMEWHERE IN TIME: Somewhere in Time
John Barry: Performer
BODY HEAT: Body Heat
John Barry: Performer
FRANCES: Frances
John Barry: Performer
HAMMETT: Hammett
John Barry: Performer
OCTOPUSSY: All Time High
John Barry: Performer
Bond Meets Octopussy / Bond Lookalike / The Palace Fight
John Barry: Performer
HIGH ROAD TO CHINA: Love Theme and End Title
John Barry: Performer
THE COTTON CLUB: The Cotton Club
John Barry: Performer
UNTIL SEPTEMBER: Until September
John Barry: Performer
A VIEW TO A KILL: Wine With Stacey / Fanfare / Snow Job
John Barry: Performer
OUT OF AFRICA: Out of Africa
John Barry: Performer
MY SISTER'S KEEPER: Suite
John Barry: Performer
THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS: End Title
John Barry: Performer
Air Bond / Necros Attacks
John Barry: Performer
DANCES WITH WOLVES: The John Dunbar Theme
John Barry: Performer
Two Socks Theme
John Barry: Performer
The Buffalo Hunt
John Barry: Performer
CHAPLIN: Chaplin
John Barry: Performer
INDECENT PROPOSAL: Indecent Proposal
John Barry: Performer
MOVIOLA: Moviola
John Barry: Performer
THE SPECIALIST: Main Title / Bogota 1984 / Did You Call Me?
John Barry: Performer
CRY THE BELOVED COUNTRY: Cry The Beloved Country
John Barry: Performer
THE SCARLET LETTER: Love Theme
John Barry: Performer
MERCURY RISING: The Story Ends
John Barry: Performer
ENIGMA: Theme
John Barry: Performer
Excalibur: "O Fortuna" (from Carmina Burana)
John Barry: Performer
The Scarlet Letter: "Agnus Dei"
John Barry: Performer
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith: "Battle of the Heroes"
John Barry: Performer
The Da Vinci Code: "Kyrie for the Magdalene"
John Barry: Performer
Conan the Barbarian: "Riders of Doom"
John Barry: Performer
1492: Conquest of Paradise
John Barry: Performer
The Double Life of Veronique: "Concerto in E-Minor"
John Barry: Performer
King Kong: "It's Beauty That Killed the Beast"
John Barry: Performer
The Mission: "On Earth As It Is In Heaven"
John Barry: Performer
The Abyss
John Barry: Performer
Amistad: "Dry Your Tears Afrika"
John Barry: Performer
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe: "Only the Beginning of the Adventure"
John Barry: Performer
The Lion in Winter: "Suite"
John Barry: Performer
The Omen: Suite
John Barry: Performer
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: "Evenstar / A Knife in the Dark"
John Barry: Performer
Edward Scissorhands: "Main Title & Ice Dance"
John Barry: Performer
The Passion of the Christ: "Resurrection"
John Barry: Performer
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace: "Duel of the Fates"
John Barry: Performer
Les Choristes: "Vois Sur Ton Chemin / In Memoriam"
John Barry: Performer
The Last Valley: "Main Title / The Valley"
John Barry: Performer
The Sum of All Fears: "The Mission"
John Barry: Performer
The Empire of the Sun: "Exsultate Justi"
John Barry: Performer
If: "Sanctus" (from Missa Luba)
John Barry: Performer
How the West Was Won: "Prelude"
John Barry: Performer
Saving Private Ryan: "Hymn to the Fallen"
John Barry: Performer
Henry V: "Non Nobis Domine"
John Barry: Performer
A Call To Arms
James Horner: Performer
After Antietam
James Horner: Performer
Lonely Christmas
James Horner: Performer
Forming The Regiment
James Horner: Performer
The Whipping
James Horner: Performer
Burning The Town Of Darien
James Horner: Performer
Brave Words, Braver Deeds
James Horner: Performer
The Year Of Jubilee
James Horner: Performer
Preparations For Battle
James Horner: Performer
Charging Fort Wagner
James Horner: Performer
An Epitath
James Horner: Performer
Closing Credits
James Horner: Performer
The Scarlet Letter Main Title
John Morris: Performer
Sentenced
John Morris: Performer
Helster and Dimmesdale
John Morris: Performer
A Meeting on the Beach
John Morris: Performer
The Minister's Vigil
John Morris: Performer
The Lovers
John Morris: Performer
The Comet
John Morris: Performer
A Soul Full of Sorrow
John Morris: Performer
The Scarlet Letter
John Morris: Performer
The Marketplace
John Morris: Performer
Chillingworth's Revenge
John Morris: Performer
Dimmesdale's Confession
John Morris: Performer
The Conclusion
John Morris: Performer
The Scarlet Letter - Symphonic Suite
John Morris: Performer
Opening Theme
John Morris: Performer
Hester and Dimmesdale
John Morris: Performer
Dimmesdale's
John Morris: Performer
The Electric Grandmother - Main Title
John Morris: Performer
Mom Dies
John Morris: Performer
Electronic Heart
John Morris: Performer
Fantoccini
John Morris: Performer
Building Grandma
John Morris: Performer
Grandma Arrives
John Morris: Performer
The Kite Sequence
John Morris: Performer
Grandmother Lullaby
John Morris: Performer
Grandma Prepares to Leave
John Morris: Performer
I'll Be Here
John Morris: Performer
Time Passes / Finale
John Morris: Performer
The Electric Grandmother - End Credits
John Morris: Performer
The Electric Grandmother -End Credits (Alternate)
John Morris: Performer

User reviews

Margaret Perez
6/10

The soundtrack of The Scarlet Letter effectively captures the tension and emotional depth of the storyline set in 17th-century Salem. The music enhances the dramatic moments and adds layers of complexity to the characters' inner struggles.

Donna Gonzalez
7/10

The use of traditional instruments such as violins and cellos in the soundtrack adds an authentic and period-appropriate feel to the music.

Kimberly Parker
2/10

Additionally, the choice of instruments and arrangements in the soundtrack often felt out of place, pulling me out of the immersive experience of the film. The jarring moments of dissonance and inappropriate musical cues detracted from the overall atmosphere and failed to create a cohesive and engaging listening experience.

Carol Wilson
9/10

Each track is expertly crafted to reflect the inner struggles of the characters, particularly the conflicted emotions of Dimmesdale and the menacing presence of Chillingworth.

Daniel Lewis
9/10

The Scarlet Letter's soundtrack perfectly captures the haunting and somber atmosphere of 17th-century Salem, immersing the listener in the emotional turmoil of the characters' lives.

Patricia Martin
8/10

The haunting and melodic score of The Scarlet Letter perfectly captures the emotional tension and drama of the 17th-century Salem setting.

Kimberly Carter
7/10

The theme that accompanies Hester Prynne's moments of introspection and inner turmoil is particularly moving and helps to convey the depth of her character's emotions.

Amanda Perez
6/10

The haunting and melancholic themes in the soundtrack of The Scarlet Letter perfectly complement the themes of guilt, secrecy, and redemption present in the story. The music evokes a sense of unease and sorrow, mirroring the characters' internal conflicts and the societal constraints they face.

Dorothy Mitchell
6/10

The use of period-appropriate instruments and melodies in the soundtrack of The Scarlet Letter creates an authentic atmosphere that immerses the audience in the historical setting of the film. The music helps to transport viewers to colonial America and enhances the overall viewing experience.

Stephanie Mitchell
8/10

The way the music builds suspense and anticipation during key moments in the story keeps the audience engaged and on the edge of their seats.

Jennifer Hernandez
9/10

The music evokes a sense of mystery and tension as Hester Prynne's secret is slowly revealed, adding depth and complexity to the narrative.

Melissa Davis
7/10

Overall, the soundtrack of The Scarlet Letter enhances the storytelling and adds an additional layer of depth and emotion to the film, making it a memorable and impactful viewing experience.

Michelle Clark
9/10

Overall, The Scarlet Letter's soundtrack is a masterful composition that enhances the storytelling and elevates the viewer's experience to a whole new level.

Patricia Mitchell
8/10

The composer's skillful use of crescendos and decrescendos in the music mirrors the rising and falling action of the plot, creating a truly immersive listening experience.

Ashley Roberts
3/10

The soundtrack of The Scarlet Letter failed to capture the emotional depth and complexity of the characters' struggles in 17th-century Salem. The music felt generic and uninspired, lacking the haunting melodies and poignant themes that could have enhanced the storytelling.