Beowulf
Alan Silvestri · 2007
46 min · 17 tracks · blues
Epic orchestral arrangements intertwine with powerful motifs, creating a cinematic soundscape that captures the essence of heroism and adventure.
Top tracks — play these first
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Beowulf Main Title — This opening track establishes the grand thematic material that runs throughout the score, immediately immersing listeners in the epic narrative.
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What We Need Is a Hero — This piece combines stirring orchestration with a driving rhythm, embodying Beowulf's heroic journey and setting the tone for his character's motivations.
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Beowulf Slays the Beast — A climactic highlight, this track features intense instrumentation that captures the drama of the confrontation, showcasing Silvestri's mastery of tension and release.
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A Hero Comes Home — This poignant piece reflects on themes of victory and loss, providing an emotional counterpoint to the more action-driven segments of the score.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic narrative journey experience
- epic orchestral swells throughout
- haunting motifs evoke heroism
- wave-like pacing with tension
- immersive storytelling through sound
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer standalone single experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Alan Silvestri released 'Beowulf' in 2007, he was already an established composer known for his work on films like 'Forrest Gump' and 'The Avengers'. This soundtrack came during a period of high-profile collaborations, marking his continued evolution in scoring large-scale fantasy narratives following the success of previous projects.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hans Zimmer· John Williams· James Newton Howard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Beowulf Main Title 0:54
- 2 First Grendel Attack 1:50
- 3 Gently as She Goes 1:36
- 4 What We Need Is a Hero 1:40
- 5 I’m Here to Kill Your Monster 1:47
- 6 I Did Not Win the Race 2:16
- 7 A Hero Comes Home 1:08
- 8 Second Grendel Attack 4:02
- 9 I Am Beowulf 4:32
- 10 The Seduction 4:03
- 11 King Beowulf 1:44
- 12 He Has a Story to Tell 2:42
- 13 Full of Fine Promises 1:11
- 14 Beowulf Slays the Beast 6:01
- 15 He Was the Best of Us 5:23
- 16 The Final Seduction 2:25
- 17 A Hero Comes Home (end credit version) 3:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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