The Year of Living Dangerously Soundtrack (

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Rating: 7.10/10 from 23000 votes
Tags: foreign correspondent
Alternate Names:
Title in Italiano:

Un anno vissuto pericolosamente

Title in Português:

O Ano de Todos os Perigos

Synopsis

1965. Guy Hamilton with the Australian Broadcasting Service (ABS) has been appointed to his first ever foreign posting, which he has been working toward for ten years. It is in Jakarta, Indonesia, covering the volatile political situation of the country under President Sukarno, who of late has been providing support to the unelected Communist Party (PKI).

Among the foreign correspondents who have an uneasy alliance with each other, Guy is the neophyte, who doesn't have a full comprehension of what is required to do the job well, especially since his predecessor did not stay to provide him with a primer of the job. He is, however, taken under the wing of dwarf Billy Kwan, a Chinese-Australian photojournalist, who sees something special in Guy, despite Guy being a little rough around the edges.

Billy, who is a strong supporter of Sukarno's, provides Guy with what he finds is remarkable access to political stories. Billy also introduces Guy to Jill Bryant, a British Embassy staffer who Billy has always loved himself. Jill is soon scheduled to leave Jakarta and return to London. Nonetheless, Guy and Jill fall in love.

A situation in Billy's private life leads to a radical change in his perspective. And Guy comes into some sensitive information, which if he decides to use it, could be the biggest break in his thus far short journalistic career, but could in turn put his life and the lives of those around him, especially Jill, in great danger.

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The Year of Living Dangerously
Beim Schlafengehen
Richard Strauss: From "four last songs"
Andrew Davis: Conducted
Kiri Te Kanawa: Performer
Excerpts of L'enfant
Vangelis: From "opera sauvage"
White Cliffs of Dover
Vera Lynn: Performer
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On
Jerry Lee Lewis: Performer
Long Tall Sally
Little Richard: Performer
Beautiful Ohio Waltz
Ballard MacDonald: Lyrics
Robert A. King: Performer
Be-Bob-A-Lula
Gene Vincent: Performer
Ain't That Lovin' You Baby
Tutti-Frutti
Excerpts of L'enfant
Richard Strauss: Performer
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On
Curly Williams: Performer
Ain't That Lovin' You Baby
Jimmy Reed: Performer
DEAD POETS SOCIETY: Carpe Diem
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Neal
Maurice Jarre: Performer
To the Cave
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Keating's Triumph
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Football Training
Maurice Jarre: Performer
THE YEAR OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY: Prelude
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Death of a Child
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Kwan
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Kwan's Sacrifice
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Wayang Kulit
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Poverty And Misery
Maurice Jarre: Performer
The Death Of A Child
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Enchantment At Tugu
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Djakarta
Maurice Jarre: Performer
What Can We Do?
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Welcoming Fanfare of the Théatre National Populaire (Popular National Theater of Paris)
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Grand Prix - Overture
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Witness - Building the Barn
Maurice Jarre: Performer
The Tin Drum - Suite
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Ghost - End Credits
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Gorillas in the Mist - End Credits
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Dead Poets Society - Keating's Triumph
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Sunshine - Sunshine
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Villa Rides - Main Title
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Doctor Zhivago - Suite
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Disc Time:
Maurice Jarre: Performer
The Man Who Would Be King - Suite
Maurice Jarre: Performer
A Passage to India - Suite
Maurice Jarre: Performer
The Year of Living Dangerously - Suite
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Shadow of the Wolf - The White Wolf
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Fatal Attraction - Suite
Maurice Jarre: Performer
A Walk in the Clouds - A Walk in the Clouds
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Ryan's Daughter - Suite
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Uprising - Main Title
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Jacob's Ladder - End Credits
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Lawrence of Arabia - Suite
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Is Paris Burning? - Paris en Colere
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Mad Max I & II - Suite
Tomaso Albinoni: Performer
Gallipoli - "Albioni's Adagio"
Tomaso Albinoni: Performer
The Year Of Living Dangerously - "L'Enfant" (from Opera Sauvage)
Tomaso Albinoni: Performer
The Year Of Living Dangerously - "Kwan's Sacrifice"
Tomaso Albinoni: Performer
Forver Young - "Love Theme"
Tomaso Albinoni: Performer
Maverick - "Run Down By A Stagecoach"
Tomaso Albinoni: Performer
Hamlet - "Theme"
Tomaso Albinoni: Performer
Man Without A Face - "Lookout Point / End Titles"
Tomaso Albinoni: Performer
The River - "Main Title / Love Theme"
Tomaso Albinoni: Performer
Ransom - "End Title"
Tomaso Albinoni: Performer
The Bounty - "Closing Title"
Tomaso Albinoni: Performer
Lethal Weapon - "Meet Martin Riggs"
Tomaso Albinoni: Performer
Conspiracy Theory - "Overture"
Tomaso Albinoni: Performer
Braveheart - "End Titles"
Tomaso Albinoni: Performer
Keatings Triumph
Maurice Jarre: Performer
THE MOSQUITO COAST: The Mosquito Coast
Maurice Jarre: Performer
WITNESS: Main Title
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Building The Barn
Maurice Jarre: Performer
THE YEAR OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY: Wayang Kulit / Death Of A Child / Kwan / Enchantment At Tugu / Kwans Sacrifice
Maurice Jarre: Performer

User reviews

Steven Scott
7/10

The emotional depth of the music enhances the character development and creates a strong connection between the audience and the story.

Patricia Smith
7/10

The use of traditional Indonesian instruments in the soundtrack adds authenticity to the setting and enhances the overall atmosphere of the movie.

Stephanie Rodriguez
8/10

The use of percussion in the music adds intensity and urgency to pivotal scenes, heightening the emotional impact.

Joseph Phillips
2/10

The score lacked depth and emotional impact, failing to enhance the storytelling and character development in the film. It felt generic and forgettable, unable to elevate the viewing experience or create a memorable connection with the audience.

Betty Johnson
8/10

The soundtrack of The Year of Living Dangerously is a masterpiece that perfectly captures the tension and drama of the political situation in Indonesia in 1965.

Paul Wright
3/10

I found the soundtrack of The Year of Living Dangerously to be underwhelming and uninspiring. The music did not effectively capture the tension and drama of the political situation in Indonesia during President Sukarno's regime.

Deborah Adams
3/10

Overall, I was disappointed with the musical choices made for the film, as they did not effectively complement the intense and complex narrative of The Year of Living Dangerously.

Joshua Taylor
8/10

The soundtrack seamlessly blends with the visuals, enhancing the impact of key scenes and emotional moments.

Daniel Parker
7/10

Overall, the soundtrack of The Year of Living Dangerously is a vital component of the film that elevates the storytelling and leaves a lasting impression on the audience.

Michael Lee
7/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the cultural and political complexities of the time period, enriching the storytelling experience.

Melissa Martinez
6/10

Margaret Lee
8/10

The music sets the tone for the film, creating a sense of unease and suspense that keeps the audience engaged throughout.

Joseph Moore
8/10

The soundtrack features a diverse range of musical styles and influences, reflecting the multicultural nature of the story.

Brian Allen
7/10

The composition of the music is intricate and well-crafted, showcasing the talent and creativity of the composer.