El Conde Soundtrack: El Conde is a 2023 Chilean black comedy horror film directed by Pablo Larraín and written by Larraín and Guillermo Calderón. It is a satire that portrays Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet as a 250-year-old vampire seeking death. The film stars Jaime Vadell, Gloria Münchmeyer, Alfredo Castro, Paula Luchsinger, Stella Gonet, Antonia Zegers, Marcial Tagle, Diego Muñoz, Amparo Noguera and Catalina Guerra.
The film premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on 31 August 2023, winning the award for Best Script. It was relaunched on 15 September 2023, four days after the 50th anniversary of the 1973 coup in which Pinochet seized power.
El Conde Soundtrack
The film is based on Augusto Pinochet, who never died, instead, he is a vampire who decides to die after 250 years due to his complicated family situation and the humiliation of his figure. However, he faces opposition from his loyal followers, who want to keep him alive for their own interests.
He also has to deal with his estranged wife Lucia, his rebellious daughter Veronica, his ambitious son Marco, and his mysterious granddaughter Lara. As he tries to find a way to end his immortality, he must also confront his past crimes and his legacy.
The film is a dark and provocative satire exploring power, corruption, violence, family, and identity. It also offers a critical perspective on Chile’s recent history and its political and social conflicts.
The film utilizes black-and-white cinematography, a minimal soundtrack, and a mix of horror and comedy elements to create a unique and original vision.
El Conde Soundtrack (Theme)
The soundtrack (theme) of El Conde, a 2023 Chilean black comedy horror film directed by Pablo Larraín, is composed by Mica Levi, a British musician and composer known for his work on films such as Under the Skin, Jackie, and Monos.
The soundtrack features a minimalist and eerie score that creates a contrast with the film’s black-and-white cinematography and sarcastic tone.
The soundtrack uses a variety of instruments, such as strings, piano, synthesizers, percussion, and vocals, to create a haunting and atmospheric sound that reflects the mood and themes of the film.
El Conde Soundtrack (Music)
The soundtrack of El Conde, a 2023 Chilean black comedy horror film directed by Pablo Larraín, is composed by Mica Levi, a British musician and composer known for his work on films such as Under the Skin, Jackie, and Monos.
The soundtrack features a minimalist and eerie score that creates a contrast with the film’s black-and-white cinematography and sarcastic tone.
The soundtrack uses a variety of instruments, such as strings, piano, synthesizer, percussion, and vocals, to create a haunting and atmospheric sound that reflects the mood and themes of the film.
The soundtrack also includes some songs that are relevant to the historical and cultural context of the film, such as “Gracias a la Vida” by Violeta Parra, “El Derecho de Vivir en Paz” by Víctor Jara, and “The End” by The Doors.
El Conde Soundtrack (OST)
Here is a list of all the tracks from the soundtrack album of El Conde:
- El Conde (Main Theme) – Mica Levi: El Conde (Main Theme) is the opening track on the soundtrack album of El Conde, a 2023 Chilean black comedy horror film directed by Pablo Larraín. The track is composed by British musician and composer Mica Levi, known for his work in films like Under the Skin, Jackie, and Monos.
- The Awakening – Mica Levi: The track is about 2 minutes long and it plays during the opening scene of the film, where Augusto Pinochet, the 250-year-old vampire dictator, wakes up from his coffin.
- The Family – Mica Levi: The track is approximately 4 minutes long and plays during scenes where Pinochet interacts with his dysfunctional family, who are unaware of his vampire nature.
- The Servant – Mica Levi: The track features a minimalist and eerie score that contrasts with the film’s black-and-white cinematography and satirical tone. The track uses a viola, a synthesizer, and a percussion set to create a haunting and atmospheric sound that reflects the mood and themes of the film. The track is approximately 3 minutes long and plays during the scene where Pinochet meets his faithful servant, who helps him with his vampiric needs.
- The Nun-Mica Levi: The track is approximately 2 minutes long and it plays during the scene where Pinochet meets a nun who tries to convince him to repent for his sins.
- The Hunt – Mica Levi: It lasts about 5 minutes and during this, the scene plays where Pinochet and the servants go out into the night in search of human radicals.
- The Blood – Mica Levi: The Blood is a song by English singer, songwriter, musician, and producer Mica Levi, it is part of the soundtrack of the 2016 film Jackie, a biographical drama about former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
- The song features a haunting string arrangement that evokes Kennedy’s grief and trauma after the assassination of her husband, President John F. Kennedy. The song was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Film Music along with the rest of Levy’s music for the film.
El Conde Soundtrack also included:
- The Legacy – Mica Levi
- The Truth – Mica Levi
- The Death – Mica Levi
- Gracias a la Vida – Violeta Parra
- El Derecho de Vivir en Paz – Víctor Jara
- The End – The Doors
Note: You can listen to some samples of the soundtrack on YouTube or Spotify, or purchase the entire album on iTunes or Amazon.
