"The soundtrack of Christopher Gunning's period perfect music and, of course, Piaf's songs is sublime."

Full review in Hollywood Reporter

Gunning’s contribution garnered the attention of BAFTA this year, and it’s not hard to hear why. His music is written very much in a complimentary style to Piaf’s songs, much of it very lyrical and passionate. His main theme, first heard in ‘Lisieux’, is a beautifully melancholic, though somehow romantic, Satie-esque piano waltz. Joined by strings and glockenspiel it becomes almost playful, but always retains its emotional heart. More thematic material is introduced later in the cue, as Gunning creates a moving adagio. Both thematic nodes are returned to in cues such as ‘Apparition’, ‘L’ABC’ and the final score entry, ‘Dernier Nuit’. Those latter cues are intensely moving at times, with grandiose romantic sweep and heartbreaking beauty. In stark contrast is ‘L’eveil’ and ‘L’Idylle’, which are somewhat sunnier, almost ironic cues, replete with perky vocals and jazz-like instrumentals.
This is a very fine keepsake of a wonderful film experience, with the well conceived selections working beautifully together. Christopher Gunning’s score is simply gorgeous and is the absolute soul of the film; you won’t regret buying this.

Full review in Music from the Movies

The musical companion to Marion Cotillard’s astonishing performance as French icon Edith Piaf is as enchanting and entertaining as Piaf herself, although mercifully with all tyrannical tendencies removed. A mini-retrospective of the original recordings, from the boozy Milord to her calling card, Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien, it acts as a masterclass for Piaf virgins, all digitally remastered to show off the vivaciousness and theatricality that made her a star.

Christopher Gunning’s evocative score comes as a welcome bridge between these and songs mostly created for the film: Jil Aigrot’s singing on the numbers where recordings were either too old or simply didn’t exist, as in Edith’s busking, is truly astounding, and as much of a fitting tribute to a musical legend as the film itself.

Review in Empire Magazine

The Soundtrack is Heavenly
"What touched me most about the movie was the incredible soundtrack. In addition to her strong voice and wonderful interpretation, the orchestral interludes throughout left the whole audience in tears. As soon as I got home, I purchased the soundtrack on iTunes. Christopher Gunning, the composer, has done a masterful job.

" Music-hall numbers crackle with the charge of live performance. Interstitial score delicately incorporates melodies from Piaf standards without upstaging the action or diluting the power of the songs when married with their lyrics."

Full review in Variety

"Le tout saupoudré par le génie de Christopher Gunning"
(The whole powdered by the genius of Christopher Gunning)

Full review in L'Antre de L'Horreur