Like him or loathe him, Peter Greenaway's films are genuinely disturbing. The Draughtman's Contract has the notable distinction of being both dull and disgusting by turns. Happily, Nyman's soundtrack succeeds better. This tune in particular, which releases the tensions of heavy manners and period costumery in a galloping surge. You could commit acts of cruelty to this music and convince yourself you're not such a bad guy.Michael Nyman - An Eye For Optical Theory
