As the music begins to get quieter, the solo instruments from the start come back into the spotlight, alongside a solo flute. The use of the harp and accordion in particular stand at the forefront of this theme. Giacchino’s rich melodies and subtle changes creates an orchestral flourish that showcases the lovely melody and the composer’s flair for orchestration. The accordion, now at the top of the mix, plays a countermelody over the luscious strings. As the different voices move separately, it creates even more of an intense change when the full orchestra begins their part. The delicate melody is effective and sets the scene of a night-time Paris perfectly. An acoustic guitar replaces the accordion and a solo clarinet also enters the mix. Giacchino starts with a distant accordion and a piano, who start the main melody off. Ratatouille Main Theme is heard at the start and end of the film and is a serene and calm piece. Ratatouille is set in Paris, France, so Giacchino aimed to liken a lot of the music to stereotypical Parisian music, whilst also giving his own twist on things.
The score for Ratatouille was nominated for an Academy Award for ‘Best Original Score’ as well as a Grammy Award for ‘Best Score Soundtrack Album’. Giacchino had previously written the music for The Incredibles (2004) and went on to write the music for Up (2009). Michael Giacchino returned to Pixar for the second time to compose the score for the 2007 film, Ratatouille.
Michael Giacchino: Ratatouille Main Theme Context
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