All the Light We Cannot See – Soundtrack from the Netflix Series
James Newton Howard · 2023
108 min · 52 tracks · free jazz · film score
A haunting blend of orchestral swells and delicate motifs that evoke deep emotional landscapes.
Why this album works
This soundtrack accompanies the highly anticipated Netflix series adaptation of Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, contributing significantly to the show's atmosphere. The score enhances the narrative depth and emotional resonance of the story, affirming Howard's reputation in the realm of cinematic music.
- Best for
- haunting orchestral swells dynamic ebb and flow evocative emotional landscapes
- Context
- James Newton Howard has been a prominent film composer for over three decades, gaining recognition with scores like 'The Sixth Sense' and 'The Hunger Games.' With 'All the Light We Cannot See,' he continues to demonstrate his mastery in creating poignant soundscapes, marking this release as part of his prolific output in the 2020s, particularly following his work on high-profile projects like 'Fantastic Beasts.'
- Stylistic neighbors
- Christina Aguilera· Madonna· Lana Del Rey· Prince· Kendrick Lamar· Brad Mehldau· Ariana Grande· Jason Mraz
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Main Title Standout 1:23
- 2 August 1944 1:16
- 3 Falling Leaflets 0:57
- 4 Werner Listens 1:22
- 5 Secrets 2:19
- 6 Depart Immediately 1:22
- 7 Model City 3:23
- 8 To the Museum 0:52
- 9 A Day at the Museum Standout 3:29
- 10 Wire 1:36
- 11 Messages in Code 1:53
- 12 A Small Miracle 0:53
- 13 A Great Professor 1:04
- 14 Top of My Class 1:09
- 15 Reason to Hope 0:51
- 16 Spilled Milk 4:49
- 17 Ten Seconds 1:57
- 18 Retrieving the Jewels 3:06
- 19 Father’s Fault 1:01
- 20 Burning Carousel 0:30
- 21 Illegal Broadcast 3:31
- 22 Broken Radio 2:58
- 23 Fix it or Die 2:22
- 24 No Trains Left 1:42
- 25 Burden 1:26
- 26 A Promise 2:46
- 27 Traditional Welcome 2:49
- 28 Finding 1310 1:52
- 29 Time to Meet 1:17
- 30 Take The Weapon 2:00
- 31 Thought Destroys Action 2:28
- 32 Genius is a Gift 1:45
- 33 You are the Professor 2:13
- 34 Catching Breath 1:13
- 35 Model Building 2:24
- 36 The Committee 2:17
- 37 Speak To Me 2:25
- 38 Fearless 2:45
- 39 No Escape 1:28
- 40 No Time for Games 2:27
- 41 Ask Me Again 2:43
- 42 I Need Your Strength 2:18
- 43 I Am Not Alone 1:18
- 44 Not Today 1:39
- 45 Uncle Etienne Sent Me 1:18
- 46 Sound Warnings 1:05
- 47 The Most Important Light 2:19
- 48 Liberation Standout 4:03
- 49 Sea of Flames 2:16
- 50 Saint‐Malo 2:31
- 51 Model City Duet 2:13
- 52 Clair de Lune 4:40
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