Lux Aeterna (Mansell)
"Lux Aeterna" is an orchestral composition by Clint Mansell, the leitmotif of the 2000 film Requiem for a Dream, and the penultimate piece in the movie's soundtrack.
As of October 2010 Lux Aeterna has sold 188,000 downloads.The popularity of this piece led to its use in popular culture outside the film, in film and teaser trailers, such as Sunshine and Waking Madison, and multiple remixes and remakes by other producers. It was also used in the 2010 premiere episode of and a version of the track was re-orchestrated with a choir and full orchestra for trailer. It was arranged by Simone Benyacar, Daniel Nielsen, and Veigar Margeirsson.Orchestrated version
The orchestrated version was made available as part of the Requiem for a Tower album release from Corner Stone Cues.
