Mortal Engines – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack cover

Mortal Engines – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Junkie XL · 2018

70 min · 20 tracks · electronica

A sweeping orchestral landscape blending electronic elements with cinematic grandeur and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • sweeping soundscapes for focus
  • immersive orchestral landscapes
  • captivating tension and release
  • for cinematic moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Mortal Engines' was released in December 2018, Junkie XL, also known as Tom Holkenborg, was already an established composer known for his work on film scores like 'Mad Max: Fury Road.' This soundtrack marked a continuation of his exploration of hybrid orchestration, building on his previous successes while showcasing his ability to create immersive soundscapes tailored for blockbuster cinema.
Stylistic neighbors
The Chemical Brothers· Fatboy Slim· Moby

Tracklist

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

  • 1 London Suite in C Major 8:56
  • 2 No-One You Know 2:53
  • 3 The Chase 1:08
  • 4 Welcome to London 2:39
  • 5 Miss Valentine 4:19
  • 6 This Is for My Mother 1:36
  • 7 The Outlands 4:52
  • 8 A Resurrected Man 4:44
  • 9 Ms. Fang 2:05
  • 10 In a Sea of Clouds 1:28
  • 11 The Weapon of the Ancients 2:08
  • 12 Shan Guo 3:22
  • 13 I Am the Meteor 2:15
  • 14 First Strike 2:09
  • 15 Night Sundered 4:10
  • 16 In the Shadow of a Shrine 3:29
  • 17 No Going Back 5:58
  • 18 Windflower 2:28
  • 19 The 13th Floor Elevator 4:40
  • 20 Alive and Together 4:53

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata