Spitak (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) cover

Spitak (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Serj Tankian · 2018

36 min · 21 tracks · opera · alternative metal · nu metal

An emotive blend of orchestral textures and minimalist motifs that evoke deep reflection and nostalgia.

Why this album works

The album serves as the soundtrack for the film Spitak, which depicts the devastating 1988 Armenian earthquake. It has garnered attention for its poignant compositions, contributing to the film's emotional depth while highlighting Tankian's cultural heritage.
Best for
fragmented themes for deep reflection evocative soundscapes for nostalgia short vignettes for focused listening
Context
Spitak marks Serj Tankian's foray into film scoring, coming after his solo albums like Harakiri in 2012. This soundtrack showcases a new artistic direction, emphasizing his versatility beyond the realms of alternative metal.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Gor on Plane 0:27
  • 2 Gor Climbing 1:05
  • 3 Anush Basement Theme 0:59
  • 4 Gor Searching 0:42
  • 5 Gor Digging 1:27
  • 6 Gor Searches With Pictures 1:53
  • 7 Requiem Into Music of Memories 1:57
  • 8 Anush Basement Full Theme 1:13
  • 9 Gor Digging Deconstructed 1:39
  • 10 Old Man and Kid 0:35
  • 11 Requiem for the Deceased Standout 1:34
  • 12 Requiem for the Deceased (Bonus Alt. version) 1:28
  • 13 Music of Memories (Extended) 2:27
  • 14 Gor Thinking 1:54
  • 15 Gor Digging - Gor Theme With Drums (Bonus) 1:37
  • 16 Uplifting Hopefulness 2:19
  • 17 Mystical Basement Anush Theme 3:20
  • 18 Anush Coming to Gor 4:12
  • 19 Music of Salvation (Bonus) 1:40
  • 20 Earthquake Theme Standout 3:04
  • 21 Caravan Lullaby (Bonus) 0:50

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata