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Black Widow – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Lorne Balfe · 2021

80 min · 26 tracks · video game music

A sweeping orchestral score layered with electronic textures, echoing themes of resilience and sisterhood amidst tension.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Natasha’s Lullaby — This track encapsulates the film's emotional core, serving as a haunting motif that reflects Natasha's complexity and vulnerability throughout the story.
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    Yelena Belova — The introduction of this track establishes Yelena’s character through a distinct theme, showcasing Balfe's skill in character-driven musical storytelling.
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    A Sister Says Goodbye — This poignant piece underscores a pivotal moment of loss and connection, effectively evoking the emotional stakes of sisterhood within the narrative.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic orchestral peaks and valleys
  • tension-filled moments of reflection
  • emotional themes of sisterhood
  • immersive journey through character arcs
  • background score for focused activities

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking upbeat, danceable tracks
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in July 2021, Black Widow – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack marks Lorne Balfe's continued evolution in film scoring following his work on projects like Mission: Impossible – Fallout. This soundtrack showcases his ability to blend traditional orchestration with modern elements, reflecting the growing trend for composers to incorporate diverse musical styles into cinematic storytelling.
Stylistic neighbors
Hans Zimmer· Garry Schyman· Austin Wintory

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Natasha’s Lullaby 3:24
  • 2 Latrodectus 2:40
  • 3 Fireflies 3:13
  • 4 The Pursuit 2:52
  • 5 The First Bite Is the Deepest 3:05
  • 6 Last Glimmer 4:19
  • 7 Dreykov 3:33
  • 8 You Don’t Know Me 2:01
  • 9 Yelena Belova 3:36
  • 10 From the Shadows 3:44
  • 11 Hand in Hand 2:46
  • 12 Blood Ties 2:54
  • 13 Whirlwind 3:28
  • 14 Arise 2:13
  • 15 Natasha’s Fragments 1:54
  • 16 A Sister Says Goodbye 4:14
  • 17 I Can’t Save Us 1:51
  • 18 Red Rising 3:57
  • 19 The Betrayed 5:37
  • 20 The Descent 2:04
  • 21 Faces to the Sun 1:50
  • 22 Natasha Soars 2:19
  • 23 Last Love 1:59
  • 24 Into the Past 4:55
  • 25 Broken Free 3:09
  • 26 A Calling 2:10

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata