Intent to Destroy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) cover

Intent to Destroy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Serj Tankian · 2017

73 min · 25 tracks · opera · alternative metal · nu metal

An evocative blend of orchestral arrangements and haunting melodies that underscore the weight of historical tragedy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of historical themes
  • evocative soundscapes for reflection
  • wave-like pacing with contrasts
  • haunting melodies that linger

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat or fast-paced tracks
  • prefer standalone songs over themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 17, 2017, 'Intent to Destroy' marked Serj Tankian's foray into film scoring after his well-known work with System of a Down. This album came as he continued to explore themes of social justice and Armenian history, following his previous solo efforts which emphasized political activism.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Massacre (Extended Length Bonus) 5:26
  • 2 Answer to Denialists 2:31
  • 3 Turkish Generals 5:36
  • 4 Railway 2:59
  • 5 Scout Tufenkian Scene (Bonus) 0:54
  • 6 Death March 1:57
  • 7 Table Read 1:15
  • 8 40 Days 1:54
  • 9 Turkish & Armenian Histories 2:06
  • 10 Opening Scene 3:54
  • 11 Atom Egoyan Scene 1:19
  • 12 Musa Dagh Climb 2:44
  • 13 Ataturk Treaties and Strategy 2:23
  • 14 Peter Balakian Scene 2:02
  • 15 Canon Blast 1:08
  • 16 Denialists 4:12
  • 17 River Staging 2:39
  • 18 Massacre 5:12
  • 19 Hanging Village 2:47
  • 20 Palace Balcony 3:45
  • 21 Med School 1:12
  • 22 End of Production 3:17
  • 23 Intent to Live 2:01
  • 24 Turkish History Changed 6:56
  • 25 Hrant Dink (Extended Length Bonus) 3:24

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