Interstellar: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack cover

Interstellar: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Hans Zimmer · 2014

71 min · 16 tracks · video game music · film score

Ethereal melodies intertwine with haunting organ tones, crafting a sonic landscape that evokes the vastness of space.

Why this album works

The 'Interstellar' soundtrack received critical acclaim, earning a Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media. Its innovative use of organ and strings has influenced contemporary film scoring, inspiring a new generation of composers to explore similar soundscapes. The soundtrack reached notable positions on various music charts, reflecting its cultural impact beyond the film itself.
Best for
ethereal soundscapes for contemplation dynamic peaks and valleys experience immersive journeys through sound
Context
By 2014, Hans Zimmer was an established composer known for his work on blockbuster films. The release of 'Interstellar' marked a significant collaboration with director Christopher Nolan, following their successful partnership on 'Inception' in 2010. This soundtrack further solidified Zimmer's reputation for blending orchestral and electronic elements in cinematic scoring.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dreaming of the Crash 3:55
  • 2 Cornfield Chase Standout 2:06
  • 3 Dust 5:41
  • 4 Day One Standout 3:19
  • 5 Stay 6:52
  • 6 Message From Home 1:40
  • 7 The Wormhole 1:30
  • 8 Mountains 3:39
  • 9 Afraid of Time 2:32
  • 10 A Place Among the Stars 3:27
  • 11 Running Out 1:57
  • 12 I'm Going Home 5:48
  • 13 Coward 8:26
  • 14 Detach 6:42
  • 15 S.T.A.Y. Standout 6:23
  • 16 Where We're Going 7:41

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