Released 9 years ago this November
Intent to Destroy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Serj Tankian · 2017
73 min · 25 tracks · opera
A haunting blend of orchestral arrangements and poignant melodies, echoing the weight of history and human emotion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Massacre (Extended Length Bonus) — This track serves as an emotional anchor for the album, encapsulating the gravity of the events depicted in the film through its sweeping instrumentation.
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Answer to Denialists — With its urgent tempo and critical lyrics, this track directly confronts historical denialism, making it a pivotal statement within the soundtrack.
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40 Days — This piece employs minimalist piano and strings to evoke a sense of sorrow and reflection, representing moments of profound loss in the narrative.
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
- seeking upbeat or fast-paced tracks
- prefer standalone songs over themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2017, Intent to Destroy marks Serj Tankian's first original film score, showcasing his versatility beyond the rock genre. At this point, Tankian had established himself as a prominent figure through his work with System of a Down, but this album represents a significant departure into cinematic composition and thematic storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- System of a Down· Mike Patton· Rage Against the Machine
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
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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