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Apollo 13 – Music From The Motion Picture

James Horner · 1995

72 min · 23 tracks · film score

A sweeping orchestral score interwoven with rock classics, embodying the tension and triumph of space exploration.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • orchestral swells for reflective moments
  • tension-filled crescendos and releases
  • epic soundscapes for focused listening
  • nostalgic tracks for space enthusiasts

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1995, James Horner was an established composer, having achieved significant recognition with scores like 'Titanic' and 'Braveheart'. 'Apollo 13' came during a prolific period in his career, solidifying his reputation for blending orchestral and contemporary elements in film music.
Stylistic neighbors
John Williams· Hans Zimmer· Howard Shore

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Main Title 2:28
  • 2 One Small Step 0:43
  • 3 Night Train 3:27
  • 4 Groovin' 2:26
  • 5 Somebody to Love 2:54
  • 6 I Can See for Miles 4:09
  • 7 Purple Haze 2:45
  • 8 Launch Control 0:31
  • 9 All Systems Go - The Launch 10:03
  • 10 Welcome to Apollo 13 0:26
  • 11 Spirit in the Sky 3:50
  • 12 House Cleaning / Houston, We Have a Problem 0:54
  • 13 Master Alarm 3:36
  • 14 What's Going On? 0:51
  • 15 Into the LEM 4:18
  • 16 Out of Time / Shut Her Down 0:33
  • 17 The Darkside of the Moon 4:49
  • 18 Failure Is Not an Option 0:23
  • 19 Honky Tonkin' 2:42
  • 20 Blue Moon 4:01
  • 21 Waiting for Disaster / A Privilege 0:29
  • 22 Re-Entry & Splashdown 8:52
  • 23 End Titles 7:01

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata