E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial – Music from the Original Soundtrack
John Williams · 1982
71 min · 18 tracks · contemporary classical music
Orchestral swells and delicate motifs create an emotional landscape that captures the wonder of childhood and extraterrestrial friendship.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic narrative arc unfolds
- emotional crescendos and swells
- wonder-filled childhood nostalgia
- immersive orchestral storytelling
- magical themes for reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat dance tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When John Williams released this soundtrack in 1982, he was already an established composer known for his work on blockbuster films. This album followed his iconic score for 'Star Wars' and further solidified his reputation in Hollywood, marking a peak in his career where he began to define the sound of modern cinema.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ennio Morricone· Howard Shore· James Horner
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Far From Home / E.T. Alone 6:49
- 2 Bait for E.T. 1:44
- 3 The Beginning of a Friendship 2:50
- 4 Toys 3:11
- 5 "I'm Keeping Him" 2:19
- 6 E.T.'s Powers 2:42
- 7 E.T. and Elliott Get Drunk 2:53
- 8 Frogs 2:10
- 9 At Home 5:37
- 10 The Magic of Halloween 2:53
- 11 Sending the Signal 3:57
- 12 Searching for E.T. 4:15
- 13 Invading Elliott's House 2:22
- 14 E.T. Is Dying 2:17
- 15 Losing E.T. 2:00
- 16 E.T. Is Alive! 4:18
- 17 Escape / Chase / Saying Goodbye 15:04
- 18 End Credits 3:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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