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Music from the HBO Film: Angels in America

Thomas Newman · 2003

72 min · 31 tracks

A haunting blend of orchestral textures and ambient soundscapes that evoke the emotional depth of the narrative.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic ebb and flow experience
  • haunting orchestral textures throughout
  • evocative soundscapes for reflection
  • immersive listening in quiet moments
  • suitable for contemplative environments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat or fast-paced
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Music from the HBO Film: Angels in America' was released in December 2003, Thomas Newman was already an established composer known for his work on films like 'American Beauty' and 'Road to Perdition.' This soundtrack marked a significant moment in his career as it showcased his ability to distill complex themes into evocative musical motifs for a television adaptation of Tony Kushner's acclaimed play.
Stylistic neighbors
Max Richter· Ólafur Arnalds· Ludovico Einaudi

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Threshold of Revelation 0:55
  • 2 Angels in America (main title) 2:18
  • 3 Lesionnaire 0:39
  • 4 Ellis Island 2:06
  • 5 Acolyte of the Flux 1:15
  • 6 Umdankbar Kind 1:25
  • 7 The Ramble 1:07
  • 8 Ozone 0:57
  • 9 Pill Poppers 1:17
  • 10 Quartet 6:44
  • 11 Solitude 3:12
  • 12 Bayeux Tapestry 1:49
  • 13 Spotty Monster 0:47
  • 14 Mauve Antarctica 4:47
  • 15 Her Fabulous Incipience 1:05
  • 16 The Infinite Descent 0:55
  • 17 A Closer Walk With Thee 2:57
  • 18 Broom of Truth 2:50
  • 19 Submit! 1:15
  • 20 Plasma Orgasmata 2:58
  • 21 Delicate Particle Logic 1:37
  • 22 The Mormons 1:51
  • 23 Prophet Birds 2:42
  • 24 More Life 2:10
  • 25 Black Angel 4:10
  • 26 Garden of the Soul 4:05
  • 27 Heaven 2:02
  • 28 Bethesda Fountain 1:18
  • 29 The Great Work Begins (end title) 3:57
  • 30 Tropopause 2:58
  • 31 I’m His Child 3:36

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