The Eternal Vow
E684764
"The Eternal Vow" is a prominent, lyrical instrumental piece from the "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" soundtrack, noted for its haunting cello melodies and evocative, romantic atmosphere.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
film score piece
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instrumental composition ⓘ musical work ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000 film) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithCharacter |
Li Mu Bai
NERFINISHED
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Yu Shu Lien NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| availableOn |
CD
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digital download ⓘ music streaming services ⓘ |
| basedOn | themes from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon ⓘ |
| composer | Tan Dun NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | China ⓘ |
| featuredInstrument | cello ⓘ |
| genre |
contemporary classical music
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film score ⓘ soundtrack music ⓘ |
| hasMotif | recurrent descending melodic line in cello ⓘ |
| hasQuality |
evocative
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haunting ⓘ lyrical ⓘ melancholic ⓘ orchestral ⓘ romantic ⓘ |
| hasReception | critically acclaimed for emotional impact ⓘ |
| hasStyle |
East–West musical fusion
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minimalist orchestration ⓘ |
| hasTrackType | instrumental track ⓘ |
| includedIn | Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone and Other Film Music (live programs and compilations may vary) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| language | instrumental ⓘ |
| lengthApproximate | about 3–5 minutes ⓘ |
| medium | audio recording ⓘ |
| notableFor |
association with the love story in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
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prominent cello melodies ⓘ |
| partOf |
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (soundtrack)
NERFINISHED
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryPerformer | Yo-Yo Ma NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| publisher | Sony Classical Records NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recordedFor | Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (film) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recordLabel | Sony Classical NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| releaseDecade | 2000s ⓘ |
| theme |
destiny
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longing ⓘ tragic romance ⓘ |
| usedAs | underscore in film scenes ⓘ |
| usesMusicalElement |
Chinese-influenced melodic motifs
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solo cello ⓘ string orchestra ⓘ |
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