Dawn of the Planet of the Apes – Motion Picture Soundtrack cover

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes – Motion Picture Soundtrack

Michael Giacchino · 2014

77 min · 19 tracks · film score

A sweeping orchestral journey that captures the primal struggle and emotional depth of a world on the brink of chaos.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • sweeping orchestral landscapes of tension
  • engaging storytelling through instrumental sound
  • cinematic experience for focused listening
  • primal energy with reflective moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking immediate catchy hooks
  • prefer standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2014, Michael Giacchino was an established film composer known for his work on films like 'Up' and 'Lost'. 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' marked his return to the franchise after scoring its predecessor, 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes', and showcased his ability to blend thematic depth with dramatic intensity in a cinematic context.
Stylistic neighbors
Hans Zimmer· John Williams· Thomas Newman

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Level Plaguing Field 2:22
  • 2 Look Who's Stalking 2:36
  • 3 The Great Ape Processional 4:34
  • 4 Past Their Primates 1:59
  • 5 Close Encounters of the Furred Kind 4:40
  • 6 Monkey to the City 1:17
  • 7 The Lost City of Chimpanzee 3:46
  • 8 Along Simian Lines 5:05
  • 9 Caesar No Evil, Hear No Evil 2:27
  • 10 Monkey See, Monkey Coup 5:14
  • 11 Gorilla Warfare 7:38
  • 12 The Apes of Wrath 4:29
  • 13 Gibbon Take 2:55
  • 14 Aped Crusaders 3:26
  • 15 How Bonobo Can You Go 5:43
  • 16 Enough Monkeying Around 3:36
  • 17 Primates for Life 5:44
  • 18 Planet of the End Credits 8:57
  • 19 Ain't That a Stinger 1:10

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