Lux Aeterna (Mansell)
"Lux Aeterna" (Classical Latin: [ˈluːks ae̯ˈtɛrna], Ecclesiastical Latin: [ˈluks eˈterna]; "eternal light") is an orchestral composition by Clint Mansell. It forms a leitmotif in the 2000 film Requiem for a Dream, and is the penultimate piece in the movie's soundtrack.
| "Lux Aeterna" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Clint Mansell | |
| from the album Requiem for a Dream soundtrack | |
| Released | 2000 |
| Recorded | 2000 |
| Genre | 21st-century classical music |
| Length | 3:54 |
| Label | Nonesuch Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Clint Mansell |
| Producer(s) | Kronos Quartet |
In popular culture
The popularity of the piece led to its use in popular culture outside the film, in film and teaser trailers, such as Sunshine[1] and Waking Madison, and multiple remixes and remakes by other producers. It was also used in the 2010 season 2 premiere episode of NCIS: LA and a version of the track was re-orchestrated with a choir and full orchestra for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers trailer.[2][3] It was arranged by Simone Benyacar, Daniel Nielsen, and Veigar Margeirsson. The orchestrated version was used in various trailers and video games. Clint Mansell commented that the piece had "gone on to have a life of its own".[4]
Orchestrated version
The orchestrated version was made available as part of the Requiem for a Tower album release from Corner Stone Cues.[5]
References
- Smith, C. Molly. "The ubiquitous 'Requiem for a Dream' score is 15 years old". EW.com. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
- Ebert, Roger (2002-11-17). "The Movie Answer Man". Retrieved 2014-01-08.
- The LOTR - The Two Towers (Official Trailer 2 HD Blu Ray), retrieved 2022-01-22
- Bettina Makalintal (2020-10-06). "How the 'Requiem for a Dream' Song Became the Default Sound of Epic Drama". Vice. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- Jonathan, Jarry (2006-11-08). "Corner Stone Cues Presents: "Requiem for a Tower"". SoundtrackNet. Retrieved 2009-06-18.