Why The Matrix Has the Perfect Ending

Get CuriosityStream for 26% off and get Nebula for free! Watch the bonus video on Trinity’s theme only on Nebula! Don Davis’ score for The Matrix is perfectly suited to the multi-layered world that the Wachowskis created - it’s full of polytonality and polyharmony and is constructed, unlike a traditional score, using several separate musical cells instead of melodic themes. And it all culminates in what I believe is one of the best musical conclusions for any film. Let’s find out why it’s so good. ▶ Support my channel: ▶ Purchase scores of transcriptions/arrangements: ▶ Subscribe: ____________________ ▶ Website: ▶ Twitter: FURTHER READING/RESEARCH Taking the Red Pill: An Analysis of Don Davis’ Score for The Matrix [Christopher Heckman]: FULL SCORE Thank you to my all my amazing supporters on Patreon, but in particular to my Perfect Fifth supporters: David Ball, Pavel Makeenko, Max Braun, Hamish Madden, Andrew Wong, David Wiley, Bryan Ellertson
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