Brooks Was Here

About Brooks Was Here

Brooks Was Here is a poignant musical piece composed by Thomas Newman for the 1994 film "The Shawshank Redemption". This composition is part of the original soundtrack and appears as the 7th track on the The Shawshank Redemption. The piece runs for approximately 5 minutes and 6 seconds. The music accompanies a pivotal scene in the movie where the character Brooks Hatlen, an elderly inmate, struggles to adapt to life outside prison after being paroled. .

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About this song

Credited to

Thomas Newman, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Evan Jolly

Album

"An Autumn Score: Film Music" · Track 25 of 56

Released

September 19, 2026

Duration

2:10

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From the album: "An Autumn Score: Film Music"