Brokeback Mountain – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack cover

Brokeback Mountain – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Gustavo Santaolalla · 2005

43 min · 17 tracks · rock en español · Argentine tango

Haunting melodies and sparse instrumentation evoke the vast emotional landscape of forbidden love and longing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting emotional reflections
  • short, poignant listening moments
  • introspective late-night vibes
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2005, Gustavo Santaolalla was transitioning from a successful career as a musician to becoming an acclaimed film composer. This soundtrack followed his Oscar win for Best Original Score for 'Brokeback Mountain,' solidifying his reputation in Hollywood and showcasing his unique ability to blend traditional Argentine sounds with cinematic storytelling.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Opening 1:31
  • 2 He Was a Friend of Mine 4:39
  • 3 Brokeback Mountain 1 2:32
  • 4 A Love That Will Never Grow Old 3:20
  • 5 King of the Road 2:52
  • 6 Snow 1:18
  • 7 The Devil’s Right Hand 2:34
  • 8 No One’s Gonna Love You Like Me 3:06
  • 9 Brokeback Mountain 2 1:59
  • 10 I Don’t Want to Say Goodbye 3:12
  • 11 I Will Never Let You Go 1:55
  • 12 Riding Horses 1:24
  • 13 An Angel Went Up in Flames 2:36
  • 14 It’s So Easy 2:27
  • 15 Brokeback Mountain 3 2:14
  • 16 The Maker Makes 3:50
  • 17 The Wings 1:52

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