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Music Used in Tomboy (Un Garçon Manqué, 2011, French)

The soundtrack for Céline Sciamma’s 2011 film "Tomboy" features electronic music composed by Jean-Baptiste de Laubier (Para One) and includes notable tracks "Always" and "Always (reprise)", enhancing the film's emotional depth. While there are other licensed songs, detailed scene cues are not extensively documented.

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Here is a list of known music / songs used in Tomboy (Un Garçon Manqué, 2011, French), along with composer credits and where possible links. It may not be exhaustive (i.e. some incidental / background cues may not be publicly documented).

Overview & Key Credits

The original score for Céline Sciamma’s 2011 film Tomboy was composed by Jean-Baptiste de Laubier, known professionally as Para One. The primary musical pieces, “Always” and “Always (reprise)”, were performed by Para One and Tacteel. The general musical style is electronic and atmospheric, used sparingly to enhance the film’s intimate and emotional narrative. These two tracks are the notable licensed songs identified.

Known Tracks & Credits

  1. Always | 5:26 | Para One & Tacteel | A significant, atmospheric electronic track used to underscore emotional moments.
  2. Always (reprise) | Not explicitly listed, but likely shorter than the original | Para One & Tacteel | A re-interpretation of the main theme, likely used during the film’s conclusion or end credits.

Additional Licensed Songs

  • Always — Jean-Baptiste de Laubier / Jerôme Echenoz / Para One & Tacteel — General emotional scenes, possibly end credits.
  • Always (reprise) — Jean-Baptiste de Laubier / Jerôme Echenoz / Para One & Tacteel — Likely used during the film’s concluding moments or end credits.

Sample Audio / YouTube Links

Spotify: Search for “Para One Tacteel Always” or “Tomboy (2011) soundtrack”. Direct link to “Always” by Para One & Tacteel: https://open.spotify.com/track/7snodwshNhmrGAHyCiNZzz Apple Music: Search for “Para One Tacteel Always” or “Tomboy (2011) soundtrack” YouTube search queries: – For “Always”: “PARA ONE – ALWAYS (TOMBOY) official audio” – For “Always (reprise)”: “PARA ONE – ALWAYS (TOMBOY) reprise official audio”

Partial Cue Mapping & Key Musical Moments

Scene/Context | Track or Song | Notes Not enough detailed information was found to provide a scene-by-scene cue mapping. The track “Always” is generally understood to be a significant piece in the film, likely used during emotional or concluding scenes.


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