Oppenheimer (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Ludwig Göransson · 2023
94 min · 24 tracks
A haunting blend of orchestral tension and electronic textures that captures the moral complexities of scientific achievement.
Top tracks — play these first
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American Prometheus — This track encapsulates the tension of the narrative, blending somber strings with dissonant harmonies that reflect Oppenheimer's internal conflict regarding his contributions to the atomic bomb.
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Trinity — Serving as a climactic moment in the score, this piece combines orchestral crescendos with pulsating electronics, embodying both the excitement and dread surrounding the first atomic test.
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Destroyer of Worlds — Utilizing minimalist motifs that build into a powerful finale, this track represents the destructive potential unleashed by Oppenheimer's work, making it a pivotal moment in the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe score blends orchestral and electronic sounds effectively, creating a unique atmosphere while maintaining cohesion across its short tracks.
What we noticed
- Several tracks utilize silence and minimalism effectively, creating a haunting atmosphere that reflects the film's themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- dynamic emotional journeys
- haunting and reflective moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Ludwig Göransson released the Oppenheimer soundtrack in July 2023, he was already an acclaimed composer known for his work on Black Panther and Tenet. This album marked his continued evolution in film scoring, as it followed his Oscar-winning success for Best Original Score in 2023, showcasing his ability to create immersive soundscapes for complex narratives.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hans Zimmer· Ramin Djawadi· Junkie XL
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Fission 4:38
- 2 Can You Hear the Music 1:50
- 3 A Lowly Shoe Salesman 3:34
- 4 Quantum Mechanics 3:00
- 5 Gravity Swallows Light 3:30
- 6 Meeting Kitty 5:47
- 7 Groves 3:03
- 8 Manhattan Project 3:01
- 9 American Prometheus 2:37
- 10 Atmospheric Ignition 3:28
- 11 Los Alamos 2:38
- 12 Fusion 3:55
- 13 Colonel Pash 4:57
Disc 2
- 1 Theorists 3:14
- 2 Ground Zero 4:21
- 3 Trinity 7:52
- 4 What We Have Done 5:45
- 5 Power Stays in the Shadows 4:10
- 6 The Trial 5:32
- 7 Dr. Hill 4:23
- 8 Kitty Comes to Testify 4:52
- 9 Something More Important 3:25
- 10 Destroyer of Worlds 2:54
- 11 Oppenheimer 2:16
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