Chappie cover

Chappie

Hans Zimmer · 2015

63 min · 16 tracks · video game music · film score

A pulsating blend of electronic motifs and orchestral textures reflecting a near-future dystopia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • pulsating energy for focused work
  • immersive soundscapes for deep listening
  • intense moments of reflective calm

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone track variety

Where this album fits

Themes
near-future dystopia· mechanical consciousness· technology vs humanity
Career context
When 'Chappie' was released in 2015, Hans Zimmer was already an established titan in film scoring, having won multiple awards for his work on films like 'The Lion King' and 'Inception'. This album marked a collaboration with director Neill Blomkamp, following the sci-fi themes of their previous partnership on 'Elysium'. The score showcases Zimmer's continued evolution towards integrating technology with traditional orchestration.
Stylistic neighbors
John Williams· Ennio Morricone· Howard Shore

Tracklist

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

  • 1 It's a Dangerous City 2:09
  • 2 The Only Way Out of This 4:58
  • 3 Use Your Mind 4:04
  • 4 A Machine That Thinks and Feels 3:03
  • 5 Firmware Update 3:52
  • 6 Welcome to the Real World 3:52
  • 7 The Black Sheep 4:28
  • 8 Indestructible Robot Gangster #1 3:11
  • 9 Breaking the Code 4:49
  • 10 Rudest Bad Boy in Joburg 2:41
  • 11 You Lied to Me 4:06
  • 12 Mayhem Downtown 3:57
  • 13 The Outside Is Temporary 3:09
  • 14 Never Break a Promise 7:43
  • 15 We Own This Sky 4:19
  • 16 Illest Gangsta on the Block 2:45

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