What makes Gravity: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Steven Price notable?

The Gravity soundtrack received critical acclaim, earning Price the Academy Award for Best Original Score in 2014. Its innovative use of sound design and orchestration not only complemented the film's visuals but also influenced subsequent soundtracks in sci-fi cinema, showcasing how music can enhance the emotional weight of a cinematic experience. When Steven Price released the Gravity soundtrack in September 2013, he was transitioning from a rising composer to a significant figure in film scoring. This project followed his earlier work on films like 'Attack the Block' (2011) and marked his first major collaboration with director Alfonso Cuarón, establishing him as a go-to composer for emotionally resonant scores in high-stakes narratives.

How many songs are on Gravity: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack?

Gravity: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack has 16 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.

Gravity: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Steven Price · 2013

71 min · 16 tracks

A haunting blend of orchestral swells and electronic textures that evoke the vastness and isolation of space.

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Don't Let Go — This track encapsulates the emotional core of the film, featuring a gradual build-up that mirrors the protagonist's struggle against despair and isolation.
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The Void — With its expansive soundscapes, this piece effectively conveys the sense of emptiness and fear inherent in space, making it a pivotal moment in the score.
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Aningaaq — This track features intimate sound design that highlights human connection amidst vastness, representing a crucial narrative moment where hope emerges.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

77 /100

Summit

Higher than 99% of albums we've rated

The score combines orchestral and electronic elements effectively, creating a distinct atmosphere that enhances its cinematic context.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features tracks that build tension with rising orchestral swells, while the second half shifts to more subdued and reflective pieces.
Several tracks incorporate electronic elements that blend seamlessly with traditional orchestration, creating a unique soundscape.
The track 'Aningaaq' uses minimal instrumentation and voice to evoke a sense of isolation, contrasting sharply with the more dynamic pieces earlier in the album.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 9/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 Above Earth 1:50
2 Debris 4:24
3 The Void 6:15
4 Atlantis 3:43
5 Don’t Let Go 11:11
6 Airlock 1:57
7 ISS 2:53
8 Fire 2:57
9 Parachute 7:40
10 In the Blind 3:07
11 Aurora Borealis 1:43
12 Aningaaq 5:08
13 Soyuz 1:42
14 Tiangong 6:28
15 Shenzou 6:11
16 Gravity 4:35

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