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300 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Mark Mancina · 2007

59 min · 25 tracks · film score

Epic orchestral arrangements collide with driving percussion, creating a powerful soundscape that evokes the intensity of battle and heroism.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    To Victory — Opening the score, this track lays the foundation for the entire soundtrack with its exhilarating build-up and powerful orchestration, perfectly setting the tone for the film.
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    The Hot Gates — This track features a climactic blend of choir and strings that captures the essence of heroism during battle, encapsulating the spirit of resistance central to the film's narrative.
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    Glory — A poignant piece that underscores the emotional weight of sacrifice and valor, illustrating how Mancina uses musical motifs to deepen character arcs within the film.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The score effectively captures the film's epic themes through strong orchestration and pacing.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of orchestral strings and brass, creating a grandiose sound that builds tension throughout.
  • Many tracks utilize driving percussion patterns that escalate in intensity, mirroring the film's action sequences.
  • Several pieces transition seamlessly into one another, maintaining a continuous flow that enhances the cinematic experience.
  • The final track employs a reflective melody that contrasts with the preceding battle themes, providing a sense of closure.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Goodbye My Love

    The moment shifts from a grand orchestral swell to a delicate piano melody, creating an intimate contrast amidst the larger themes of war.

    This transition highlights personal sacrifice against the backdrop of epic conflict, emphasizing emotional depth in a primarily instrumental score.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 To Victory 2:34
  • 2 The Agoge 2:24
  • 3 The Wolf 2:10
  • 4 Returns a King 2:24
  • 5 Submission 2:40
  • 6 The Ephors 1:59
  • 7 Cursed by Beauty 1:41
  • 8 What Must a King Do? 1:05
  • 9 Goodbye My Love 3:22
  • 10 No Sleep Tonight 2:33
  • 11 Tree of the Dead 2:25
  • 12 The Hot Gates 3:00
  • 13 Fight in the Shade 3:17
  • 14 Come and Get Them 2:05
  • 15 No Mercy 2:23
  • 16 Immortals Battle 1:53
  • 17 Fever Dream 2:33
  • 18 Xerxes’ Tent 3:20
  • 19 Tonight We Dine in Hell 1:15
  • 20 The Council Chamber 2:34
  • 21 Xerxes’ Final Offer 2:39
  • 22 A God King Bleeds 2:16
  • 23 Glory 1:44
  • 24 Message for the Queen 2:31
  • 25 Remember Us 2:56

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