Signs
James Newton Howard · 2002
45 min · 13 tracks · free jazz · film score
A haunting blend of orchestral tension and minimalist motifs, echoing the unease of the unknown.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic narrative progression
- long immersive listening sessions
- haunting atmospheric tension
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Signs' was released in 2002, James Newton Howard was well-established in Hollywood, having composed scores for films like 'The Sixth Sense' and 'Primal Fear.' This album marked his further ascent into the realm of prominent film composers, showcasing his ability to weave suspenseful soundscapes that complement director M. Night Shyamalan's storytelling style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hans Zimmer· John Williams· Ennio Morricone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Main Titles 1:45
- 2 First Crop Circles 3:15
- 3 Roof Intruder 2:19
- 4 Brazilian Video 1:56
- 5 In the Cornfield 5:42
- 6 Baby Monitor 1:09
- 7 Recruiting Office 2:11
- 8 Throwing a Stone 5:47
- 9 Boarding Up the House 3:00
- 10 Into the Basement 5:23
- 11 Asthma Attack 3:42
- 12 The Hand of Fate, Part I 5:32
- 13 The Hand of Fate, Part II 3:48
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