Released 30 years ago
Mission: Impossible – Music from the Original Motion Picture Score
Danny Elfman · 1996
53 min · 18 tracks · new wave · ska
Dynamic orchestral arrangements blend seamlessly with driving rhythms, creating an exhilarating soundscape that captures the essence of espionage.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- exhilarating soundscape for focus
- dynamic intensity for suspenseful moments
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- short tracks for quick engagement
- orchestral arrangements energize action
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- dislike orchestral compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Danny Elfman released this score in 1996, he was already recognized for his work on films like 'Batman' and 'Edward Scissorhands'. This album marked a significant moment as it was his first collaboration with director Brian De Palma, further establishing him as a prominent composer in Hollywood.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Oingo Boingo· The B-52's· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sleeping Beauty 2:30
- 2 Mission: Impossible Theme 1:04
- 3 Red Handed 4:23
- 4 Big Trouble 5:35
- 5 Love Theme? 2:23
- 6 Mole Hunt 3:04
- 7 The Disc 1:56
- 8 Max Found 1:04
- 9 Looking for "Job" 4:40
- 10 Betrayal 2:58
- 11 The Heist 5:48
- 12 Uh-Oh! 1:30
- 13 Biblical Revelation 1:35
- 14 Phone Home 2:27
- 15 Train Time 4:13
- 16 Ménage à trois 2:57
- 17 Zoom A 1:55
- 18 Zoom B 2:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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