album · January 11, 2000

American Beauty – Original Motion Picture Score

Thomas Newman

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Thomas Newman’s score for "American Beauty" masterfully blends orchestral swells with experimental electronic textures, creating a sonic landscape that is both unsettling and profoundly beautiful, perfectly mirroring the film's themes of suburban disillusionment.

• The album was released on January 11, 2000, by Geffen Records.
• The score features a distinctive use of prepared piano and electronic soundscapes, contributing to its unique and often haunting atmosphere.
• Thomas Newman received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Score for his work on "American Beauty."

Thomas Newman is an American composer of Armenian descent, known for his eclectic film scores that often blend orchestral, electronic, and unconventional elements. He rose to prominence in the 1990s with a string of critically acclaimed soundtracks.