Prometheus – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Marc Streitenfeld · 2012
56 min · 25 tracks
A haunting blend of orchestral tension and electronic elements, echoing the vastness of space and the depths of existential dread.
Top tracks — play these first
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Engineers — This track encapsulates the essence of the film’s alien themes through its unsettling harmonies and rhythmic pulsations, evoking a sense of awe and dread.
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David — Focusing on the character of David, this piece combines delicate piano motifs with brooding strings, reflecting the complexity of artificial intelligence and humanity.
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Collision — As one of the more climactic tracks, Collision builds tension through escalating dynamics, mirroring the film's intense action sequences and pivotal moments.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- eerie soundscapes with unsettling motifs
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- immersive listening for cinematic moments
- atmospheric tension in quiet spaces
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat and catchy tracks
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Prometheus – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack marks Marc Streitenfeld's continued collaboration with Ridley Scott, following his work on Scott's previous film, Robin Hood. Released in 2012, this soundtrack showcases Streitenfeld's ability to weave complex emotional textures into cinematic soundscapes, further establishing him as a prominent composer in film music.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Planet 2:37
- 2 Going In 2:03
- 3 Engineers 2:29
- 4 Life 2:30
- 5 Weyland 2:04
- 6 Discovery 2:32
- 7 Not Human 1:49
- 8 Too Close 3:20
- 9 Try Harder 2:03
- 10 David 3:00
- 11 Hammerpede 2:42
- 12 We Were Right 2:42
- 13 Earth 2:35
- 14 Infected 1:56
- 15 Hyper Sleep 2:01
- 16 Small Beginnings 2:11
- 17 Hello Mommy 2:04
- 18 Friend From the Past 1:14
- 19 Dazed 4:29
- 20 Space Jockey 1:29
- 21 Collision 3:05
- 22 Debris 0:44
- 23 Planting the Seed 1:35
- 24 Invitation 2:16
- 25 Birth 1:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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