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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • ethereal soundscapes for contemplation
  • dynamic peaks and valleys experience
  • immersive journeys through sound
  • for reflective solitude
  • cinematic atmosphere for focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Themes
vast cosmic journey· emotional sacrifice· nostalgic longing
Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
John Williams· Ennio Morricone· Howard Shore

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dreaming of the Crash 3:55
  • 2 Cornfield Chase 2:06
  • 3 Dust 5:41
  • 4 Day One 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. 6:23
  • 16 Where We're Going 7:41

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata