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Hannah med H Soundtrack

The Knife · 2003

38 min · 16 tracks · electronica

An eclectic blend of electronic textures and haunting melodies woven into a dreamlike soundscape that reflects the film's surreal narrative.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Hannah’s Conscious — This track features ethereal vocals layered over minimalist beats, encapsulating the emotional core of the film and showcasing The Knife's experimental sound.
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    New Year’s Eve — By combining haunting synths with a rhythmic pulse, this track evokes a sense of nostalgia and reflection, perfectly aligning with thematic elements in the movie.
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    This Is Now — With its driving beat and urgent vocal delivery, this track stands out as an anthem of immediacy, representing pivotal moments in the film’s narrative.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album's atmospheric soundscapes and innovative structure contribute to its distinctiveness in film scoring.

What we noticed

  • The album features long, ambient tracks that often build slowly, layering electronic sounds and textures over time.
  • The use of silence and space is prominent, with some tracks featuring extended pauses that enhance the overall atmosphere.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • surreal cinematic listening experience
  • wave-like pacing with interludes
  • short tracks for focused sessions
  • evocative soundscapes for contemplation

Maybe skip if you

  • dislike minimalistic sound explorations
  • prefer longer, cohesive narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, Hannah med H Soundtrack is The Knife's first original score, marking a departure from their previous studio albums. This soundtrack came shortly after their acclaimed second album, Deep Cuts, which had established them as prominent figures in the electronica scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Fever Ray· Goldfrapp· Björk

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Listen Now

    The singer shifts from introspective musings to an urgent call for action and awareness.

    This shift in tone not only heightens the emotional stakes but also establishes a connection between personal experience and broader societal themes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Real Life Television 1:53
  • 2 Hannah’s Conscious 3:43
  • 3 Handy‐Man 2:41
  • 4 High School Poem 1:23
  • 5 New Year’s Eve 4:05
  • 6 Three Boys 1:13
  • 7 This Is Now 3:55
  • 8 The Bridge 3:51
  • 9 Copenhagen 1:03
  • 10 Wanting to Kill 2:19
  • 11 Jens’s Sneaking 1:17
  • 12 Vegetarian Restaurant 2:34
  • 13 At the Café 2:40
  • 14 A Different Way 1:15
  • 15 Poetry by Night 1:47
  • 16 Listen Now 2:48

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