Spider-Man: Homecoming
Michael Giacchino · 2017
68 min · 22 tracks · film score
A vibrant orchestral score that captures the youthful energy and adventurous spirit of a modern superhero.
Top tracks — play these first
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The World Is Changing — This track establishes the thematic undercurrent of transformation and growth, encapsulating Peter Parker's journey as he navigates adolescence and heroism.
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Webbed Surveillance — With playful motifs and dynamic rhythms, this piece perfectly reflects Spider-Man’s agile movements, enhancing the visual storytelling of his web-slinging escapades.
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Spider-Man: Homecoming Suite — As the closing suite, it masterfully weaves together themes from the entire soundtrack, providing a satisfying culmination of Peter Parker's dual life.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe score effectively blends thematic elements and orchestration, though it remains within familiar cinematic conventions.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic tempo changes, shifting from quiet, suspenseful moments to energetic action sequences.
- The final track, 'Spider-Man: Homecoming Suite', serves as a culmination of the themes presented earlier, blending them into a cohesive finale.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful motifs with vibrant energy
- dynamic journey with peaks
- for youthful adventures
- high-stakes tension and excitement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, soundscapes
- dislike orchestral compositions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — First collaboration with Marvel, further cementing Giacchino's reputation in film scoring.
- Career context
- By 2017, Michael Giacchino was an established composer known for his work on films like 'Up' and 'Rogue One.' 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' marked his first collaboration with Marvel Studios, following his Oscar-winning success and highlighting his ability to blend themes from classic superhero scores with contemporary sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hans Zimmer· John Williams· Thomas Newman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Theme From Spider‐Man (original television series) 0:41
- 2 The World Is Changing 4:11
- 3 Academic Decommitment 1:58
- 4 High Tech Heist 1:28
- 5 On a Ned-to-Know Basis 1:46
- 6 Drag Racing / An Old Van Rundown 4:07
- 7 Webbed Surveillance 4:41
- 8 No Vault of His Own 2:29
- 9 Monumental Meltdown 5:24
- 10 The Baby Monitor Protocol 1:39
- 11 A Boatload of Trouble Part 1 3:10
- 12 A Boatload of Trouble Part 2 2:17
- 13 Ferry Dust Up 2:52
- 14 Stark Raving Mad 1:56
- 15 Pop Vulture 3:07
- 16 Bussed a Move 1:44
- 17 Lift Off 5:27
- 18 Fly-by-Night Operation 2:24
- 19 Vulture Clash 4:08
- 20 A Stark Contrast 4:43
- 21 No Frills Proto COOL! 0:36
- 22 Spider-Man: Homecoming Suite 7:29
What to play next
Werewolf by Night (soundtrack)
2022
Continues the orchestral adventure with a darker, more atmospheric twist.
Lost: Adventure Edition (1st Season)
2005
Leads into a similar adventurous sound with emotional depth.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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