Joker: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Hildur Guðnadóttir · 2019
37 min · 17 tracks · electronic music
A haunting blend of dissonant strings and electronic textures that evoke the psychological turmoil of its titular character.
Top tracks — play these first
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Call Me Joker — As the album's closing piece, it encapsulates the journey of Arthur Fleck with its eerie melodies and climactic build-up, reflecting his transformation into the Joker.
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Bathroom Dance — This track highlights a pivotal moment in the film where Arthur embraces his identity through movement, combining unsettling rhythms with an almost celebratory tone.
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Defeated Clown — The mournful strings and sparse arrangement here poignantly express Arthur's despair and isolation, resonating deeply with his character arc throughout the film.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe haunting strings and minimalist techniques create a distinctive soundscape that enhances the film's emotional depth.
What we noticed
- Many tracks utilize minimalistic arrangements, often focusing on a single motif that evolves over time rather than introducing multiple themes.
- The pacing is deliberate, with several tracks extending into long, drawn-out notes that enhance the emotional weight of the score.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting soundscapes for introspection
- wave-like pacing that shifts
- short tracks for quick immersion
- emotional depth in minimalism
- psychological tension throughout listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat or cheerful sounds
- prefer long, cohesive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Hildur Guðnadóttir released this soundtrack, she was transitioning from a respected composer into a major force in film scoring. This marked her first Oscar-winning project, following notable work on projects like 'Chernobyl' and 'Sicario'. In 2019, she gained significant recognition within the industry, positioning her as one of the leading composers for cinematic soundscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ben Frost· Max Richter· A Winged Victory for the Sullen
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hoyt's Office 1:26
- 2 Defeated Clown 2:41
- 3 Following Sophie 1:35
- 4 Penny in the Hospital 1:20
- 5 Young Penny 2:03
- 6 Meeting Bruce Wayne 4:37
- 7 Hiding in the Fridge 1:25
- 8 A Bad Comedian 1:30
- 9 Arthur Comes to Sophie 1:41
- 10 Looking for Answers 0:53
- 11 Penny Taken to the Hospital 1:51
- 12 Subway 3:35
- 13 Bathroom Dance 2:10
- 14 Learning How to Act Normal 1:19
- 15 Confession 1:31
- 16 Escape from the Train 2:33
- 17 Call Me Joker 4:48
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