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Avengers: Endgame

Alan Silvestri · 2019

77 min · 28 tracks · blues

Epic orchestral swells intertwine with poignant motifs, embodying the emotional weight of a monumental cinematic conclusion.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Portals — This track serves as the climactic moment of the film, combining powerful themes with a sense of hope and unity as heroes converge. Its orchestration captures the emotional highs of a long-awaited confrontation.
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    I Was Made for This — This piece underscores pivotal character moments with a blend of tension and resolution, reflecting the characters’ journeys throughout the saga. Its melodic structure evokes nostalgia for earlier films in the series.
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    The Measure of a Hero — As a contemplative piece, this track highlights themes of sacrifice and valor, encapsulating the essence of heroism central to the narrative. Its understated elegance contrasts with more bombastic moments in the score.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
74 /100
Alpine
Higher than 98% of albums we've rated

The score effectively combines thematic development and orchestral depth, enhancing its cinematic context.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks build gradually, layering instruments to create climactic moments that align with the film's narrative arcs.
  • The use of silence and sparse instrumentation in certain sections allows for emotional weight, contrasting with the more bombastic pieces.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
9/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

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 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • heroic moments of reflection
  • nostalgic orchestral swells
  • great for cinematic immersion
  • for epic storytelling

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward, fast-paced music
  • seek lyrics-driven experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2019, Alan Silvestri was an established film composer, well-known for his work on iconic franchises. 'Avengers: Endgame' marked his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe after composing the score for 'The Avengers' in 2012, bringing continuity and evolution to his signature sound across complex narratives.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Totally Fine 4:27
  • 2 Arrival 2:11
  • 3 Where Are They? 1:17
  • 4 Becoming Whole Again 3:37
  • 5 I Figured It Out 2:46
  • 6 Perfectly Not Confusing 1:36
  • 7 You Shouldn't Be Here 2:21
  • 8 The How Works 3:27
  • 9 One Shot 2:02
  • 10 Snap Out of It 1:19
  • 11 So Many Stairs 1:49
  • 12 Watch Each Other's Six 1:40
  • 13 I Can't Risk This 4:06
  • 14 He Gave It Away 2:41
  • 15 The Tool of a Thief 1:26
  • 16 The Measure of a Hero 1:16
  • 17 In Plain Sight 2:08
  • 18 Whatever It Takes 2:56
  • 19 Not Good 1:53
  • 20 I Was Made for This 4:16
  • 21 Tres Amigos 3:24
  • 22 Worth It 4:59
  • 23 Portals 3:16
  • 24 The One 2:13
  • 25 You Did Good 1:56
  • 26 The Real Hero 6:00
  • 27 Go Ahead 2:59
  • 28 Main on End 3:11

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