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Captain America: The First Avenger (soundtrack)

Alan Silvestri · 2011

71 min · 26 tracks · blues · jazz

A stirring orchestral score that captures heroism with sweeping melodies and dynamic action motifs.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic orchestral journey experience
  • heroic themes for motivation
  • sweeping melodies for focus
  • wave-like pacing for immersion
  • intense moments of action

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking lyrical content
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Alan Silvestri composed the soundtrack for 'Captain America: The First Avenger,' he was already an established composer known for his work on films like 'Forrest Gump' and 'The Polar Express.' This album marked his continued collaboration with Marvel Studios, following his successful score for 'The Avengers,' solidifying his role in shaping the sound of superhero cinema.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Captain America Main Titles 0:54
  • 2 Frozen Wasteland 1:52
  • 3 Schmidt's Treasure 3:00
  • 4 Farewell to Bucky 2:49
  • 5 Hydra Lab 1:52
  • 6 Training the Supersoldier 1:07
  • 7 Schmidt's Story 1:57
  • 8 Vitarays 4:23
  • 9 Captain America "We Did It" 1:57
  • 10 Kruger Chase 2:53
  • 11 Hostage on the Pier 2:44
  • 12 General's Resign 2:16
  • 13 Unauthorized Night Flight 3:11
  • 14 Troop Liberation 5:04
  • 15 Factory Inferno 5:05
  • 16 Triumphant Return 2:14
  • 17 Howling Commando's Montage 2:14
  • 18 Hydra Train 3:25
  • 19 "Rain Fire Upon Them" 1:37
  • 20 Motorcycle Mayhem 3:03
  • 21 Invasion 5:07
  • 22 Fight on the Flight Deck 3:28
  • 23 "This Is My Choice" 3:24
  • 24 Passage of Time 1:34
  • 25 Captain America 1:06
  • 26 Star Spangled Man 2:53

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