Skyscraper
Steve Jablonsky · 2018
74 min · 18 tracks
A tense orchestral landscape interwoven with electronic elements that heightens emotional stakes and cinematic drama.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hostage, Pt. 1 — This opening track sets a suspenseful tone, blending haunting strings with pulsating electronics that establish the emotional undercurrents of the film's narrative.
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Chopper Ambush — This track captures the adrenaline-fueled chaos of a pivotal action sequence, employing rapid percussion and dynamic instrumentation to evoke tension and urgency.
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Reflections — Here, Jablonsky shifts to a more introspective soundscape, using delicate piano melodies that reflect character development and emotional stakes in quieter moments of the film.
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Skyscraper — The titular track encapsulates the film's themes of resilience and hope, featuring soaring strings that build to an uplifting climax, symbolizing triumph over adversity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- tense atmospheric soundscapes unfold
- dynamic progression with resolution
- wave-like pacing invites immersion
- cinematic drama for focused listening
- evocative themes for reflective moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer standalone, catchy tunes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- At the time of its release in 2018, Steve Jablonsky was already an established composer known for his work on blockbuster films like 'Transformers' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean'. 'Skyscraper' serves as a soundtrack to the Dwayne Johnson-led action film, showcasing Jablonsky's ability to blend orchestral depth with modern sonic textures. This project reaffirmed his status in film scoring while also expanding his stylistic range.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hans Zimmer· Ramin Djawadi· Bear McCreary
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hostage, Pt. 1 7:29
- 2 Will & Sarah 3:56
- 3 Welcome to Heaven 2:40
- 4 Botha 3:22
- 5 The Crane 7:06
- 6 Chopper Ambush 3:54
- 7 Duct Tape 2:38
- 8 Bridge Collapse 3:10
- 9 Proper Motivation 3:44
- 10 Out on a Ledge 4:27
- 11 Georgia & Henry 2:52
- 12 Reflections 5:25
- 13 Hostage, Pt. 2 1:56
- 14 Reboot 2:19
- 15 Lucky Man 5:07
- 16 Skyscraper 5:00
- 17 The Pearl 5:38
- 18 Walls 3:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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