1917: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Thomas Newman · 2019
77 min · 19 tracks
A haunting blend of orchestral swells and minimalist textures, embodying the tension and urgency of wartime narratives.
Top tracks — play these first
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Up the Down Trench — This track captures the chaotic atmosphere of trench warfare through its dynamic orchestration, building tension while reflecting the characters' perilous journey.
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Blake and Schofield — Centering on the emotional core of the film, this piece highlights Newman’s ability to evoke profound character dynamics through subtle melodic shifts.
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Come Back to Us — The climax of the score, it intertwines themes of hope and despair, encapsulating the emotional stakes faced by the protagonists in their mission.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalNewman's score blends orchestral depth with minimalist elements, creating a compelling auditory experience that enhances the film's narrative.
What we noticed
- Several tracks utilize silence and minimal instrumentation to heighten emotional impact, contrasting with more densely orchestrated pieces.
- The album's pacing is deliberate, with many tracks building gradually in intensity before resolving into quieter moments.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive cinematic experience
- haunting orchestral textures
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- reflective moments of stillness
- late-night contemplative sessions
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer standalone single hits
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Thomas Newman released this soundtrack in December 2019, he was an established composer known for his evocative scores, having received numerous accolades including several Academy Award nominations. '1917' marked his first collaboration with director Sam Mendes since 'Skyfall', showcasing his ability to complement the film's real-time narrative with a fluid yet suspenseful musical landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Max Richter· Ólafur Arnalds· Ludovico Einaudi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 1917 1:17
- 2 Up the Down Trench 6:19
- 3 Gehenna 3:34
- 4 A Scrap of Ribbon 6:29
- 5 The Night Window 3:41
- 6 The Boche 3:21
- 7 Tripwire 1:40
- 8 A Bit of Tin 2:02
- 9 Lockhouse 4:03
- 10 Blake and Schofield 4:20
- 11 Milk 10:10
- 12 Écoust-Saint-Mein 2:36
- 13 Les Arbres 3:36
- 14 Engländer 4:29
- 15 The Rapids 1:29
- 16 Croisilles Wood 2:06
- 17 Sixteen Hundred Men 6:32
- 18 Mentions in Dispatches 3:44
- 19 Come Back to Us 5:39
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