Mulholland Falls (soundtrack)

The Mulholland Falls soundtrack is the musical score and collection of songs accompanying the 1996 neo-noir crime film Mulholland Falls, directed by Lee Tamahori.

The score was composed by Elmer Bernstein, a veteran composer known for his work in Westerns and dramas. Bernstein's score provides a moody and atmospheric backdrop to the film's narrative, reflecting the darkness and corruption within the Los Angeles Police Department in the 1950s. It features a blend of orchestral arrangements and jazz influences, common in film noir scores.

In addition to Bernstein's score, the soundtrack also includes pre-existing songs from the era. These songs contribute to the film's setting and atmosphere, transporting the audience to 1950s Los Angeles. Details regarding specific licensed tracks are generally available, although compilation soundtracks released commercially were not widely distributed, with focus mainly remaining on Bernstein’s original score. Typical period songs used in films like these often feature artists popular in the 1950s.