Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 cover

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1

Alexandre Desplat · 2010

73 min · 26 tracks

A haunting orchestral landscape that weaves tension and emotion through sweeping melodies and subtle motifs.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic narrative journey unfolds
  • haunting melodies evoke tension
  • sweeping orchestral landscapes immerse
  • wave-like pacing captivates attention
  • emotional motifs enhance storytelling

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer standalone tracks only
  • seek upbeat, fast-paced music

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Alexandre Desplat composed this soundtrack, he was already an established film composer, having earned acclaim for his previous work on 'The King's Speech' and 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'. Released in 2010, this score marked his first contribution to the Harry Potter franchise, showcasing his ability to create evocative soundscapes that enhance cinematic storytelling.
Stylistic neighbors
Hans Zimmer· John Williams· Thomas Newman

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Obliviation 3:02
  • 2 Snape to Malfoy Manor 1:58
  • 3 Polyjuice Potion 3:32
  • 4 Sky Battle 3:48
  • 5 At the Burrow 2:35
  • 6 Harry and Ginny 1:43
  • 7 The Will 3:39
  • 8 Death Eaters 3:14
  • 9 Dobby 3:49
  • 10 Ministry of Magic 1:46
  • 11 Detonators 2:23
  • 12 The Locket 1:52
  • 13 Fireplaces Escape 2:54
  • 14 Ron Leaves 2:35
  • 15 The Exodus 1:37
  • 16 Godric's Hollow Graveyard 3:15
  • 17 Bathilda Bagshot 3:54
  • 18 Hermione's Parents 5:50
  • 19 Destroying the Locket 1:10
  • 20 Ron's Speech 2:16
  • 21 Lovegood 3:27
  • 22 The Deathly Hallows 3:17
  • 23 Captured and Tortured 2:56
  • 24 Rescuing Hermione 1:50
  • 25 Farewell to Dobby 3:43
  • 26 The Elder Wand 1:36

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