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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (soundtrack)

by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross

Released: December 09, 2011

Electronic, dark ambient, electro-industrial, drone, experimental

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This was the second soundtrack that Reznor and Ross produced together, the first being the Oscar-winning "The Social Network" soundtrack. "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" is a soundtrack by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for the 2011 American film of the same name. It was released on December 9, 2011, through The Null Corporation.

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The soundtrack is expansive, containing 39 tracks and…

The soundtrack is expansive, containing 39 tracks and running at over three hours long.

It features a diverse range of music, including…

It features a diverse range of music, including electronic, ambient, and industrial themes.

The album was crafted to reflect the dark…

The album was crafted to reflect the dark atmospheres and complex themes in the film.

The album was part of a viral marketing…

The album was part of a viral marketing campaign for the movie, with mock evidence bags containing merchandise sent to various fans across America.

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross's work on this…

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross's work on this album further solidified their status as highly respected composers in the world of soundtrack music.

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The first track "Immigrant Song," which is a cover of the Led Zeppelin song, features Yeah Yeah Yeahs' lead singer Karen O. The soundtrack received high critical acclaim, winning a Grammy award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media and nominated for a Golden Globe award for Best Original Score.

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"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" is a soundtrack by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for the 2011 American film of the same name. It was released on December 9, 2011, through The Null Corporation. This was the second soundtrack that Reznor and Ross produced together, the first being the Oscar-winning "The Social Network" soundtrack.

The soundtrack is expansive, containing 39 tracks and running at over three hours long. It features a diverse range of music, including electronic, ambient, and industrial themes. The album was crafted to reflect the dark atmospheres and complex themes in the film.

The album was part of a viral marketing campaign for the movie, with mock evidence bags containing merchandise sent to various fans across America. The first track "Immigrant Song," which is a cover of the Led Zeppelin song, features Yeah Yeah Yeahs' lead singer Karen O.

The soundtrack received high critical acclaim, winning a Grammy award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media and nominated for a Golden Globe award for Best Original Score. Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross's work on this album further solidified their status as highly respected composers in the world of soundtrack music.