Battle: Los Angeles (soundtrack)
Brian Tyler · 2011
77 min · 22 tracks · film score
A pulse of orchestral intensity and electronic elements drives the adrenaline-fueled soundtrack for an epic alien invasion film.
Top tracks — play these first
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Battle Los Angeles Main Titles — This track establishes the score's thematic material, blending urgency with a militaristic drive that sets the tone for the entire film.
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Redemption — With its emotional depth and soaring melodies, this piece captures the human element amidst combat, marking a poignant moment in the narrative.
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War Hymn — The robust orchestration combined with choral elements creates a powerful anthem that underscores the film's themes of sacrifice and heroism.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe soundtrack effectively combines orchestral and electronic elements, showcasing Tyler's evolving style in film scoring.
What we noticed
- Many tracks build tension through gradual crescendos, often layering strings and brass with percussion to heighten emotional impact.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- intense moments of cinematic urgency
- immersive soundscapes for focus
- evocative themes of heroism
- for action-oriented environments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking light-hearted background music
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2011, Brian Tyler was gaining recognition as a prominent film composer, following his work on successful scores like 'Fast Five' and 'The Expendables'. 'Battle: Los Angeles' marked a significant entry in his discography, showcasing his ability to blend traditional orchestration with modern electronic sounds. This score contributed to cementing his reputation in the action and sci-fi genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hans Zimmer· John Williams· James Newton Howard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Battle Los Angeles Hymn 2:32
- 2 Battle Los Angeles Main Titles 4:18
- 3 Arrival 2:13
- 4 Marines Don’t Quit 2:48
- 5 Command and Control Center 3:44
- 6 Elegy 4:59
- 7 Redemption 8:27
- 8 For Home, Country, and Family 4:02
- 9 War Hymn 2:28
- 10 Evac 3:12
- 11 To Hell and Back 6:26
- 12 Mobilized 5:07
- 13 The Freeway 1:56
- 14 The Drone 3:07
- 15 Casualty of War 1:37
- 16 Rebalance 1:26
- 17 Regret 1:28
- 18 Shelf Life 2:32
- 19 The World Is at War 1:40
- 20 Abandoning Los Angeles 5:11
- 21 Battle Los Angeles 5:28
- 22 We Are Still Here 3:15
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