Materialism and Music: Requiem for a Dream’s Commentary on Turn-of-the-Century American Society

You can find the corresponding video clip here.

Clint Mansell: Summer Overture (2000) [Requiem]
György Ligeti: Lux Aeterna (1966)
Steve Reich: Come Out (1966)
Radiohead: Fitter Happier (1997)
Philip Glass: The Grid (1982) [Koyaanisqatsi]


A background: The above research paper was one of my final assignments for the Film Music course I took as freshman at Davidson College this spring semester. In it, I examine the musical elements at work in Darren Aronofsky's Requiem for a Dream (scored by Clint Mansell). Any and all comments are welcome. As always, Muzjiks appreciates your readership.