Hannah med H Soundtrack cover

Hannah med H Soundtrack

The Knife · 2003

38 min · 16 tracks · electronica

A haunting blend of minimal electronica and avant-garde soundscapes that evoke a surreal cinematic experience.

Why this album works

The soundtrack was critically recognized for its experimental approach and contributed to the growing popularity of electronic film scores in the early 2000s. It solidified The Knife's position as boundary-pushing artists within the genre, influencing subsequent composers and electronic acts looking to blend narrative with avant-garde sounds.
Best for
surreal cinematic listening experience wave-like pacing with interludes short tracks for focused sessions
Context
Released in January 2003, 'Hannah med H Soundtrack' marked The Knife's first foray into scoring a film after their acclaimed debut album, 'Deep Cuts'. By this time, they had begun to carve out their distinctive niche in the electronic music scene, showcasing their innovative sound beyond traditional album formats.
Stylistic neighbors
Towa Tei· Moby· Jazzanova

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Real Life Television 1:53
  • 2 Hannah’s Conscious Standout 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 Standout 3:55
  • 8 The Bridge 3:51
  • 9 Copenhagen 1:03
  • 10 Wanting to Kill Standout 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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