Side Effects – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack cover

Side Effects – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Thomas Newman · 2013

38 min · 18 tracks

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting melodies, capturing the film's psychological tension and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • ethereal soundscapes for reflection
  • dynamic emotional landscapes unfold
  • captivating tension in short bursts
  • for focused listening
  • haunting melodies evoke introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
  • seek traditional song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2013, Thomas Newman was already an established composer known for his evocative film scores. 'Side Effects' marked his continuation of collaboration with director Steven Soderbergh, following their successful partnership on films like 'Erin Brockovich' and 'The Informant!'. This soundtrack further solidified Newman’s reputation for blending orchestral and electronic elements to enhance cinematic narratives.
Stylistic neighbors
Max Richter· Ólafur Arnalds· Ludovico Einaudi

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Acute Parasomnia 0:41
  • 2 Very Sick Girl (Main Title) 2:25
  • 3 Houston Free Meds 2:22
  • 4 Relativity 1:23
  • 5 Past Behaviour 1:28
  • 6 Another Aquittal 3:27
  • 7 Knife 1:20
  • 8 Hopelessness 1:22
  • 9 Allison Finn 2:28
  • 10 Dark & Stormy 1:11
  • 11 Poisonous Fog 2:30
  • 12 Salt Water 2:00
  • 13 Conduct Review 2:09
  • 14 Double Jeopardy 0:46
  • 15 Malingering 5:42
  • 16 St. Luke's 1:24
  • 17 Take Back Tomorrow (End Title) 2:22
  • 18 The Forgotten People 3:12

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