Midnight Star (Original Game Soundtrack)
Serj Tankian · 2019
42 min · 23 tracks · opera
An eclectic blend of orchestral arrangements and electronic soundscapes, capturing the tension of interstellar conflict.
Top tracks — play these first
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Midnight Star Theme — This track serves as the album's centerpiece, establishing the thematic motifs that recur throughout the soundtrack with an engaging orchestral arrangement that sets the stage for the game.
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Heading to the Battlefield — At over five minutes, this track builds tension effectively through dynamic shifts and layered instrumentation, perfectly encapsulating the feeling of preparing for conflict.
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Alien Landscape — This piece captures an otherworldly atmosphere with ethereal sounds and ambient textures that evoke the game's alien settings, demonstrating Tankian's ability to create immersive environments.
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Battle to Victory — Closing out the soundtrack, this track combines triumphant melodies with driving rhythms, symbolizing resolution and achievement after conflict while reinforcing the game's narrative arc.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey through conflict
- interstellar adventure ambiance
- wave-like pacing for immersion
- short bursts of intensity
- ideal for gaming sessions
Maybe skip if you
- seeking lengthy lyrical narratives
- prefer traditional song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2019, 'Midnight Star' came during Serj Tankian's ongoing exploration of multimedia projects beyond his work with System of a Down. This original game soundtrack marks a departure from traditional album formats, showcasing his versatility as a composer and sound designer after years focused on solo and collaborative musical ventures.
- 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 Midnight Star Theme 1:39
- 2 After the Battle 0:28
- 3 Enemies Await 0:45
- 4 Oberon 1:45
- 5 Gear Up 1:54
- 6 Heading to the Battlefield 5:06
- 7 Mending Wounds 2:12
- 8 Alien Landscape 1:54
- 9 Lost in Space 3:32
- 10 Opening Theme Alt 0:24
- 11 Joplin 1:06
- 12 Artifact 2:00
- 13 Onto the Next Skirmish 2:05
- 14 Colossus 2:56
- 15 Immortal 1:54
- 16 Boss Fight 0:44
- 17 Surrounded by Enemies 1:22
- 18 Victorious? 1:31
- 19 Alien Vengeance 2:01
- 20 Space 2:08
- 21 No Hope in Sight 1:02
- 22 Closing in on Us 1:40
- 23 Battle to Victory 1:59
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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