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.

Why this album works

The soundtrack has been noted for its innovative blend of orchestral and electronic music, reflecting the film's thematic depth and complexity. It contributed to the growing trend of integrating electronic music into Hollywood scores, influencing how future soundtracks could be approached and perceived within the industry.
Best for
dynamic journey with emotional peaks sweeping soundscapes for focus immersive orchestral landscapes
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
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 London Suite in C Major Standout 8:56
  • 2 No-One You Know Standout 2:53
  • 3 The Chase 1:08
  • 4 Welcome to London Standout 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

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