Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Nicholas Hooper · 2007
51 min · 18 tracks
A sweeping orchestral score that captures the tension and wonder of the wizarding world through ethereal melodies and dynamic arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dementors in the Underpass — This track effectively encapsulates the haunting presence of the Dementors, utilizing dark strings and eerie harmonies to evoke a sense of dread.
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Death of Sirius — The emotional weight of this piece is conveyed through a poignant melody that mirrors the tragic events onscreen, highlighting Hooper's skill in thematic development.
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Dumbledore’s Army — This track represents a pivotal moment of empowerment and camaraderie, blending energetic rhythms with hopeful motifs that symbolize resistance against evil.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe score effectively captures the film's emotional landscape, though it follows established orchestral traditions.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate motifs that recur throughout the score, creating thematic continuity across the album.
- The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks building tension through rapid crescendos while others provide reflective, slower passages.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fireworks 1:45
- 2 Professor Umbridge 2:32
- 3 Another Story 2:37
- 4 Dementors in the Underpass 1:43
- 5 Dumbledore’s Army 2:40
- 6 Hall of Prophecy 4:25
- 7 Possession 3:18
- 8 The Room of Requirement 6:07
- 9 The Kiss 1:56
- 10 A Journey to Hogwarts 2:52
- 11 The Sirius Deception 2:34
- 12 Death of Sirius 3:56
- 13 Umbridge Spoils a Beautiful Morning 2:38
- 14 Darkness Takes Over 2:57
- 15 The Ministry of Magic 2:47
- 16 The Sacking of Trelawney 2:13
- 17 Flight of the Order of the Phoenix 1:31
- 18 Loved Ones and Leaving 3:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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