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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Hans Zimmer · 2011

69 min · 21 tracks · video game music · film score

A thrilling orchestral tapestry intertwines suspenseful motifs with vibrant cultural influences, echoing the complexities of Sherlock Holmes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • thrilling suspenseful motifs throughout
  • vibrant cultural influences interwoven
  • engaging orchestral tapestry experience
  • immersive storytelling through instrumentation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer straightforward listening experiences

Where this album fits

Themes
Victorian intrigue· operatic tension· cultural tapestry
Career context
In 2011, Hans Zimmer was already an established composer known for his groundbreaking work in film scores. 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows' came as a follow-up to the successful original score for the first film in 2009, showcasing his ability to blend traditional orchestration with modern elements. This soundtrack further solidified his position as a leading figure in cinematic music composition.
Stylistic neighbors
John Williams· Ennio Morricone· Howard Shore

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 I See Everything 0:39
  • 2 Shadows, Part I: That Is My Curse 1:52
  • 3 Shadows, Part II: Tick Tock 8:13
  • 4 Shadows, Part III: Chess 7:34
  • 5 It's So Overt It's Covert 3:20
  • 6 Romanian Wind 1:56
  • 7 Did You Kill My Wife? 2:43
  • 8 He's All Me Me Me 1:58
  • 9 The Mycroft Suite 1:42
  • 10 To the Opera! 4:04
  • 11 Two Mules for Sister Sara 2:34
  • 12 Die Forelle 3:24
  • 13 Zu viele Füchse für Euch Hänsel 1:47
  • 14 The Red Book 4:01
  • 15 Moral Insanity 1:31
  • 16 Memories of Sherlock 2:12
  • 17 The End? 2:26
  • 18 Romani Holiday (Antonius remix) 5:40

Disc 2

  • 1 Shush Club No. 3 4:31
  • 2 Beautiful Eyes 2:13
  • 3 Just Follow My Lead 4:44

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