2001: A Space Odyssey (score) cover

2001: A Space Odyssey (score)

Jerry Goldsmith · 1993

35 min · 12 tracks · classical · contemporary classical music

An ethereal blend of orchestral grandeur and unsettling dissonance, evoking the vastness of space.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • immersive soundscapes for deep thought
  • ethereal atmosphere for contemplation
  • thematic progression across tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast tempos
  • want catchy, standalone pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1993, Jerry Goldsmith was an established composer known for his innovative film scores. This album, a reimagining of his original work for Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey,' came during a period when Goldsmith was recognized for his contributions to both sci-fi and horror genres, following acclaimed scores like 'Alien' (1979) and 'Total Recall' (1990).
Stylistic neighbors
Hans Zimmer· John Williams· Ennio Morricone

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Main Title 1:38
  • 2 The Foraging 3:45
  • 3 Eat Meat and the Kill 3:29
  • 4 The Bluff 3:02
  • 5 Night Terrors 2:04
  • 6 The Dawn of Man 3:16
  • 7 Space Station Docking 2:22
  • 8 Trip to the Moon 3:22
  • 9 Moon Rocket Bus 5:02
  • 10 Space Talk 3:32
  • 11 Interior Orion 1:25
  • 12 Main Theme 2:31

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