6. Shame, Harry Escott
One of the year's best and edgiest films was Shame which starred Michael Fassbender as a sex addict named Brandon who's life is interrupted when his sister (Carey Mulligan) appears out of nowhere and decides to stay with Brandon indefinitely. This jolting film was scored by Harry Escott, who's beautifully dark piano pieces integrate themselves along with other non-original songs by the likes of Blondie and Howlin' Wolf. However, it is during the scenes where Escott's original work crawls through the film that Shame is at its dirtiest and most shocking. The piano is constantly reeling out minor notes that resonate a feeling of dread and disgust. The NC-17 film's score is a definitive aspect of what makes Shame so frightening and polarizing. It's like Clint Mansell's brilliant work with Black Swan last year where heavy instrumental dissonance evoked a sense of uncertainty as well as intensity. Both scores are comparable in their ability to conjure uneasiness within the viewers. Shame is a hard film to watch but it successfully accomplishes everything it sets out to do: Presents a horrific character study of a vile human being who's desires have completely overridden his morals; Escott's score is essential is defining and characterizing Brandon and accentuating his gross actions.
Also listen to: "Unraveling," "End Credits"
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