Green Lantern cover

Green Lantern

James Newton Howard · 2011

50 min · 16 tracks · free jazz · film score

Epic orchestral swells intertwine with electronic textures, embodying the cosmic struggle between fear and courage.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic narrative progression throughout
  • epic swells for thematic immersion
  • cosmic tension and resolution
  • wave-like pacing with contrasts
  • engaged listening for cinematic feel

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer standalone tracks only
  • seek instant gratification sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Green Lantern' was released in 2011, James Newton Howard was already an established composer known for his work on films like 'The Dark Knight' and 'The Sixth Sense.' This soundtrack marked a continuation of his collaboration with blockbuster films, showcasing his ability to blend traditional orchestration with modern soundscapes, particularly within the superhero genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Hans Zimmer· John Williams· Ennio Morricone

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Prologue / Parallax Unbound 3:09
  • 2 Abin Sur Attacked 1:08
  • 3 Carol Scolds Hal 1:20
  • 4 Drone Dogfight 3:15
  • 5 Did Adam Put You Up to This? 2:25
  • 6 The Ring Chooses Hal 2:34
  • 7 Genesis of Good and Evil 2:35
  • 8 The Induction Process 3:05
  • 9 Welcome to Oa 1:42
  • 10 We’re Going to Fly Now 1:53
  • 11 You Reek of Fear 2:13
  • 12 The Origin of Parallax 3:25
  • 13 Run 5:30
  • 14 You Have to Be Chosen 7:29
  • 15 Hector’s Analysis 1:06
  • 16 Hal Battles Parallax 7:19

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