Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (soundtrack)
| Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | ||||
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| Released | September 8, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2022–2023 | |||
| Genre | Film score | |||
| Length | 34:22 | |||
| Producer | Isabella Summers | |||
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the film score soundtrack to the 2022 film Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. The film score was composed by Isabella Summers and was self-released on September 8, 2023, the same day as the film's release.
Background
In August 2022, it was announced that Isabella Summers of Florence and the Machine band would compose for Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe.[1] The film's music supervisor Adam Bennati contacted Summers to score the film, with Aitch Alberto being a fan of her work. Alberto noted that Summers had a real understanding of what he wanted to achieve. She wanted to create a soft visual tone while reflecting Aristotle's internal struggle through the score, which was considered a big challenge, as it was an internalized experience being related to queer people, and the music was important to reflect his mind.[2]
Release
The soundtrack was self-released by Isabella Summers on September 8, 2023, the same day as the film.[3] The album accompanied eighteen tracks with each track having the title "True Love".[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "True Love, Pt.1" | 0:41 |
| 2. | "True Love, Pt.2" | 2:21 |
| 3. | "True Love, Pt.3" | 1:30 |
| 4. | "True Love, Pt.4" | 0:48 |
| 5. | "True Love, Pt.5" | 0:51 |
| 6. | "True Love, Pt.6" | 2:12 |
| 7. | "True Love, Pt.7" | 1:26 |
| 8. | "True Love, Pt.8" | 3:26 |
| 9. | "True Love, Pt.9" | 1:40 |
| 10. | "True Love, Pt.10" | 1:53 |
| 11. | "True Love, Pt.11" | 0:38 |
| 12. | "True Love, Pt.12" | 1:36 |
| 13. | "True Love, Pt.13" | 1:17 |
| 14. | "True Love, Pt.14" | 1:27 |
| 15. | "True Love, Pt.15" | 3:57 |
| 16. | "True Love, Pt.16" | 2:44 |
| 17. | "True Love, Pt.17" | 2:59 |
| 18. | "True Love, Pt.18" | 2:56 |
| Total length: | 34:22 | |
Reception
Edward Bond of Sound of Life wrote that "composer Isabella Summers, had the chance to capture and deliver some powerful, generational musical themes. Instead, the original music took a subdued and somewhat secondary role to diegetic music."[5] Peter Debruge of Variety and Angie Han of The Hollywood Reporter called it "charming" and "evocative".[6][7] Robert Abele of Los Angeles Times called it a "solid score".[8] Katie Walsh of The Seattle Times wrote "the soundtrack is filled with period (and mood) specific ‘80s new wave".[9] Lisa Liman of The Spool called it "a moving score by composer Isabella Summers".[10] Petrana Radulovic of Polygon called it "a sunny, acoustic guitar-laden score".[11] Allyson Johnson of But Why Tho? wrote "Aiding it further and twinging it with even greater whimsy and heartache is the score from Isabella Summers, best known for her work with Florence and the Machine. The music, along with the frames of Ari’s vacant bedroom opposed to Dante’s which is overflowing, create a fully formed universe."[12]
Additional music
The following songs are featured in the film, but not included in the soundtrack:[13]
- "Smalltown Boy" – written by James William Somerville, Steven William Bronski, Larry Steinbachek; performed by Bronski Beat
- "La Bamba" – performed by Juan del Castillo
- "Point of No Return" – written by Lewis Martineé; performed by Exposé
- "Seabird" – written by Bobby Alessi and Billy Alessi; performed by Alessi Brothers
- "Cruel Summer" – written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Steve Jolley, Tony Swain, Keren Woodward; performed by Bananarama
- "Me and My DJ" – written by W. Carl Parker; performed by Cool Carl
- "Heartbreak Beat" – written by John Ashton, Richard Butler, Timothy Butler; performed by the Psychedelic Furs
- "Cruel, Cruel World" – written and performed by Jackie Shane
- "El año viejo" – written by Crescencio Salcedo Monroy; performed by Celia Cruz
- "Shake Your Love" – written and performed by Debbie Gibson
- "Let the Music Play" – written by Chris Barbosa and Edward Chisolm; performed by Shannon
- "Reptile" – written by Steve Kilbey, Marty Willson Piper, Peter Koppes, Richard Ploog; performed by the Church
- "Face to Face" – written by Cris Arthur Gerniottis and John Joe Lopez; performed by Zakary Thaks
- "Tu casa nueva" – written by Gerard Alegre; performed by El Último Vecino
Accolades
| Awards | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlotrudis Society for Independent Films | March 14, 2024 | Best Use of Music in a Film | — | Nominated | [14] |
| Guild of Music Supervisors Awards | March 3, 2024 | Best Music Supervision for Films Budgeted Under $10 Million | Adam Bennati | Nominated | [15] [16] [17] |
References
- ^ "Isabella Summers Scoring Aitch Alberto's Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe". Film Music Reporter. August 30, 2022. Archived from the original on September 4, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ Kleinmann, James (November 5, 2022). "Exclusive Interview: Aitch Alberto on Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe "owning my authenticity made me capable of directing this film"". The Queer Review. Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. September 8, 2023. Archived from the original on August 6, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ "'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe' Soundtrack Album Released". Film Music Reporter. September 9, 2023. Archived from the original on January 6, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ Bond, Edward (November 2, 2023). "Maybe Silence Is the Secret: Reviewing the Music of 'Aristotle And Dante'". Sound of Life. Archived from the original on May 22, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ Debruge, Peter (July 25, 2023). "'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe' Review: Should Best Friends Become Boyfriends?". Variety. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ Han, Angie (September 10, 2022). "'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe' Review: A Sweet but Clumsy Queer Teen Love Story". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 24, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ Abele, Robert (September 8, 2023). "Review: In 'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe,' a tender closeness unfolds". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on September 11, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ Walsh, Katie (September 6, 2023). "Review: 'Aristotle and Dante' a powerful coming-of-age story". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on July 25, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ Liman, Lisa (September 7, 2023). "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is sincere and heartfelt". The Spool. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ Radulovic, Petrana (September 8, 2023). "The Aristotle and Dante movie sands the important edges off a queer love story". Polygon. Archived from the original on September 29, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ Johnson, Allyson (September 4, 2023). "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Burns Bright". But Why Tho?. Archived from the original on September 4, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe". Tunefind. Archived from the original on April 25, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ "2024, 30th Annual Awards". Chlotrudis Society for Independent Films. July 17, 2025. Archived from the original on April 17, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ Bechara, Diego Ramos (January 22, 2024). "'Barbie' Leads Music Supervisors Guild Awards Nominations". Variety. Archived from the original on November 13, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ Grein, Paul (March 4, 2024). "'Barbie' Wins Big at 2024 Guild of Music Supervisors Awards: Full Winners List". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 6, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ Thompson, Jaden (March 4, 2024). "'Barbie' Wins Multiple Trophies, Robbie Robertson Honored at 14th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards". Variety. Archived from the original on March 7, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2025.