Scream – Music from the Motion Picture
Brian Tyler · 2022
79 min · 24 tracks · film score
A pulsating score that intertwines tension-filled strings with ominous synths, capturing the essence of horror and suspense.
Top tracks — play these first
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Would You Like to Play a Game — This track encapsulates the playful yet menacing tone of the film, utilizing unsettling rhythms and dissonant harmonies that reflect the cat-and-mouse dynamic central to the Scream franchise.
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Ghostface — Named after the franchise's infamous killer, this track combines eerie motifs with driving percussion, effectively embodying the suspense and terror associated with Ghostface's presence.
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New Horizons — Opening the soundtrack, this piece introduces a haunting atmosphere with its ethereal melodies, setting the stage for both nostalgia and innovation within the film’s score.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe score effectively combines traditional horror elements with modern production techniques, enhancing its cinematic impact.
What we noticed
- Synth elements are layered under orchestral arrangements, often swelling in intensity during climactic moments.
- Several tracks utilize abrupt dynamic shifts, transitioning from quiet, eerie passages to loud, jarring crescendos.
- The running time is divided into short tracks, each contributing to a cumulative sense of unease rather than standalone pieces.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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
- dynamic narrative progression
- immersive listening experience
- wave-like pacing fluctuations
- suspenseful atmospheric tension
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Upon its release in January 2022, Brian Tyler was already an established film composer known for his work on franchises like 'Fast & Furious' and 'Avengers'. This album marked his contribution to the iconic 'Scream' franchise as a reboot, showcasing his ability to blend nostalgic elements with fresh soundscapes for a new generation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hans Zimmer· John Williams· James Newton Howard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 New Horizons 3:49
- 2 Rules to Survive 3:13
- 3 Ring Ring 2:41
- 4 Would You Like to Play a Game 6:20
- 5 Apparitions 4:10
- 6 Amends 3:05
- 7 History Repeats 2:28
- 8 Suspects, Rules, and Requels 4:53
- 9 Cold Refreshments 1:55
- 10 In Hot Water 4:16
- 11 Pain in the Neck 2:19
- 12 Diversions 2:00
- 13 Lights Out 3:12
- 14 Hospital Visitor 4:58
- 15 Sacrifice 5:01
- 16 Not My Story 2:10
- 17 I Started All This 1:55
- 18 Chromeface 2:22
- 19 The Expert 1:17
- 20 Welcome to Act Three 3:08
- 21 Where It All Began 2:21
- 22 True Fans 4:10
- 23 Passing the Torch 3:57
- 24 Ghostface 3:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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