Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
John Williams · 2001
73 min · 19 tracks · contemporary classical music
A magical orchestral journey blending whimsy and adventure with lush, sweeping melodies.
Why this album works
The soundtrack received widespread acclaim, earning a Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media and solidifying its place in film music history. Its centerpiece, 'Hedwig's Theme,' became synonymous with the Harry Potter brand, influencing pop culture and spawning numerous covers and adaptations.
- Best for
- whimsical adventure soundscapes dynamic orchestral storytelling immersive cinematic moments
- Context
- When John Williams released this soundtrack in 2001, he was already an established composer known for iconic scores like 'Star Wars' and 'Jurassic Park'. This album marked his first collaboration with the Harry Potter franchise, setting a musical foundation for the series that would influence subsequent films and their soundtracks.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Stars of the Lid· musicAeterna· Wojciech Kilar
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prologue 2:12
- 2 Harry's Wondrous World Standout 5:20
- 3 The Arrival of Baby Harry 4:25
- 4 Visit to the Zoo / Letters from Hogwarts 3:23
- 5 Diagon Alley / The Gringotts Vault 4:06
- 6 Platform Nine-and-Three-Quarters / The Journey to Hogwarts 3:13
- 7 Entry into the Great Hall / The Banquet 3:42
- 8 Mr. Longbottom Flies 3:34
- 9 Hogwarts Forever! / The Moving Stairs 3:46
- 10 The Norwegian Ridgeback / A Change of Season 2:47
- 11 The Quidditch Match Standout 8:28
- 12 Christmas at Hogwarts 2:55
- 13 The Invisibility Cloak / The Library Scene 3:16
- 14 Fluffy's Harp 2:38
- 15 In the Devil's Snare / The Flying Keys 2:20
- 16 The Chess Game 3:48
- 17 The Face of Voldemort 6:10
- 18 Leaving Hogwarts 2:13
- 19 Hedwig's Theme Standout 5:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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