Nightcrawler – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
James Newton Howard · 2014
51 min · 28 tracks · free jazz · film score
A tense and atmospheric score that mirrors the dark underbelly of modern media and ambition.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- tense atmosphere for late nights
- dynamic tension with resolution
- short tracks for focused listening
- immersive experience of ambition
- wave-like pacing keeps attention
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of upbeat melodies
- prefer standalone, catchy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2014, James Newton Howard was an established composer known for his work on films like 'The Hunger Games' series. 'Nightcrawler' marked a significant shift as it was part of a wave of scores that emphasized minimalist techniques and psychological tension, diverging from his more traditional orchestral roots. The release showcased his ability to adapt to contemporary themes within cinema, aligning with the film's critique of sensationalist journalism.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hans Zimmer· John Williams· Ennio Morricone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nightcrawler 1:58
- 2 Lou's Inspired 2:10
- 3 Driving at Night 0:53
- 4 Sell the Bike 1:02
- 5 Loder Crashes 2:32
- 6 KWLA 1:27
- 7 The First Accident 1:49
- 8 Day to Night 0:43
- 9 Pictures on the Fridge 1:42
- 10 The First Night 1:37
- 11 Entering the House 3:02
- 12 Edit on the Hood 1:07
- 13 Lou and Rick on a Roll 2:08
- 14 Driving at Night, Again 1:04
- 15 Waiting 0:57
- 16 Mount Wilson 1:38
- 17 The Wrong Way 1:12
- 18 Watching the House Footage 1:03
- 19 Lou's Philosophy 1:53
- 20 Making the News 0:49
- 21 Search for the Plate 1:02
- 22 The Newscast 3:44
- 23 Moving the Body 1:52
- 24 Chinatown Express 4:16
- 25 Nina and Frank 1:01
- 26 The Shootout 4:35
- 27 Lou's Free 1:35
- 28 If It Bleeds It Leads 2:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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