Skyfall – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack cover

Skyfall – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Thomas Newman · 2012

77 min · 30 tracks

A haunting blend of orchestral textures and minimalist motifs that evoke tension and intrigue.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic ebb and flow
  • haunting atmospheric immersion
  • short, impactful listening moments
  • tension-filled emotional landscapes
  • thoughtful background engagement

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2012, Thomas Newman was an established film composer with a reputation for creating atmospheric soundscapes. 'Skyfall' marked his eighth collaboration with the James Bond franchise, following his work on 'Casino Royale' (2006) and 'Quantum of Solace' (2008), solidifying his signature style within the series.
Stylistic neighbors
Max Richter· Ólafur Arnalds· Ludovico Einaudi

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Grand Bazaar, Istanbul 5:14
  • 2 Voluntary Retirement 2:22
  • 3 New Digs 2:32
  • 4 Severine 1:18
  • 5 Brave New World 1:50
  • 6 Shanghai Drive 1:26
  • 7 Jellyfish 3:22
  • 8 Silhouette 0:56
  • 9 Modigliani 1:04
  • 10 Day Wasted 1:31
  • 11 Quartermaster 4:58
  • 12 Someone Usually Dies 2:29
  • 13 Komodo Dragon 3:20
  • 14 The Bloody Shot 4:46
  • 15 Enjoying Death 1:13
  • 16 The Chimera 1:58
  • 17 Close Shave 1:32
  • 18 Health and Safety 1:29
  • 19 Granborough Road 2:32
  • 20 Tennyson 2:14
  • 21 Enquiry 2:49
  • 22 Breadcrumbs 2:02
  • 23 Skyfall 2:32
  • 24 Kill Them First 2:22
  • 25 Welcome to Scotland 3:21
  • 26 She’s Mine 3:53
  • 27 The Moors 2:39
  • 28 Deep Water 5:11
  • 29 Mother 1:48
  • 30 Adrenaline 2:17

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata