A Beautiful Mind cover

A Beautiful Mind

James Horner · 2001

71 min · 16 tracks · film score

Emotional orchestral arrangements intertwine with haunting melodies that reflect the complexities of genius and mental struggle.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • haunting melodies for deep reflection
  • introspective moments of quiet intensity
  • for late-night contemplation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeks fast-paced entertainment
  • prefers upbeat, energetic tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'A Beautiful Mind' was released in 2001, James Horner was already an established composer, known for his work on films like 'Titanic' (1997) and 'Braveheart' (1995). This soundtrack came during a period of critical acclaim for Horner, further solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in film scoring while earning him an Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Stylistic neighbors
John Williams· Hans Zimmer· Howard Shore

Tracklist

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

  • 1 A Kaleidoscope of Mathematics 4:55
  • 2 Playing a Game of “Go!” 3:34
  • 3 Looking for the Next Great Idea 3:02
  • 4 Creating “Governing Dynamics” 2:33
  • 5 Cracking the Russian Codes 3:22
  • 6 Nash Descends Into Parcher’s World 4:39
  • 7 First Drop‐Off, First Kiss 5:15
  • 8 The Car Chase 2:24
  • 9 Alicia Discovers Nash’s Dark World 8:29
  • 10 Real or Imagined? 5:47
  • 11 Of One Heart, of One Mind 6:21
  • 12 Saying Goodbye to Those You So Love 6:43
  • 13 Teaching Mathematics Again 3:16
  • 14 The Prize of One’s Life…The Prize of One’s Mind 3:02
  • 15 All Love Can Be 3:17
  • 16 Closing Credits 4:50

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