Frequently played at stadiums and in television spots to build atmosphere.
The track has become a staple of epic and dramatic media beyond the film itself:
Used in trailers and gameplay for Assassin's Creed , Total Miner: Forge , and The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King .
Watch these performances and analyses to understand why 'Lux Aeterna' became a cultural phenomenon:
Featured in promotions for The Da Vinci Code , I Am Legend , Sunshine , and Babylon A.D. .
The original song most associated with the 2000 film Requiem for a Dream is titled . Composed by Clint Mansell and performed by the Kronos Quartet , it serves as the movie's haunting leitmotif and is considered one of the most recognizable pieces of film music ever created. Music & Composition