Released 10 years ago
Jason Bourne – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
John Powell · 2016
61 min · 16 tracks · film score
A dynamic orchestral landscape blending tension and action, punctuated by electronic elements to evoke the film's relentless pace.
Top tracks — play these first
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Motorcycle Chase — This track encapsulates the adrenaline-fueled essence of chase sequences with rapid strings and pulsing rhythms, mirroring the film’s intense action.
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Decrypted — With its haunting melodies and intricate layering, this piece highlights Powell's skill in creating emotional depth amidst the chaos, pivotal for character development.
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Extreme Ways (Jason Bourne) — As a reimagining of Moby's original track from earlier films, this closing piece ties together the series' themes while delivering a powerful emotional resonance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe score effectively blends orchestral and electronic elements, enhancing its cinematic quality while maintaining cohesion.
What we noticed
- Several tracks utilize dynamic shifts in tempo and volume, creating tension that mirrors the film's action sequences.
- The final track, 'Extreme Ways (Jason Bourne)', incorporates a vocal element that contrasts with the predominantly instrumental nature of the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- tension-filled orchestral soundscapes
- urgent pacing for focused listening
- dynamic tension and release flow
- for cinematic moments
- intense background for action scenes
Maybe skip if you
- seeking light, relaxing melodies
- prefer standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time of the release of Jason Bourne in 2016, John Powell had already established himself as a prominent film composer with notable works like the Shrek series and the original Bourne trilogy. This soundtrack served as a follow-up to his previous collaboration on The Bourne Legacy, further solidifying his role in shaping the auditory identity of this iconic franchise.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hans Zimmer· James Newton Howard· Alan Silvestri
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Remember Everything 2:04
- 2 Backdoor Breach 3:50
- 3 Converging in Athens 4:13
- 4 Motorcycle Chase 6:53
- 5 A Key to the Past 2:37
- 6 Berlin 2:02
- 7 Decrypted 5:34
- 8 Flat Assault 2:39
- 9 Paddington Plaza 6:46
- 10 White Van Plan 2:49
- 11 Las Vegas 3:48
- 12 Following the Target 3:29
- 13 Strip Chase 4:59
- 14 An Interesting Proposal 2:13
- 15 Let Me Think About It 2:20
- 16 Extreme Ways (Jason Bourne) 4:56
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