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Beowulf

Alan Silvestri · 2007

46 min · 17 tracks · blues · jazz

Epic orchestral swells intertwine with haunting motifs, capturing the mythic essence of heroism and adventure.

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 want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer standalone single experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
When Alan Silvestri released 'Beowulf' in 2007, he was already a well-established composer known for his work on films like 'Forrest Gump' and 'Back to the Future'. This soundtrack marked a continuation of his collaboration with director Robert Zemeckis, showcasing his ability to blend traditional orchestration with cutting-edge digital technology in film scoring.

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

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