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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical adventure soundscapes
- dynamic orchestral storytelling
- immersive cinematic moments
- magical nostalgia for childhood
- wave-like emotional crescendos
Maybe skip if you want
- instant gratification seekers
- minimalist soundscape enthusiasts
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- Ennio Morricone· Howard Shore· James Horner
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prologue 2:12
- 2 Harry's Wondrous World 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 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 5:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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