Released 8 years ago this November
Spitak (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Serj Tankian · 2018
36 min · 21 tracks · opera
A haunting blend of orchestral textures and minimalist motifs that evokes emotional landscapes tied to memory and loss.
Top tracks — play these first
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Requiem for the Deceased — This track encapsulates the album's somber tone, weaving together atmospheric strings and choral elements to create a profound sense of mourning.
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Earthquake Theme — As a central motif, this track utilizes dissonant harmonies that mirror the chaos and devastation of the earthquake, effectively embodying the film's narrative urgency.
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Music of Memories — This piece beautifully combines reflective melodies with layered instrumentation, capturing the essence of nostalgia and remembrance that permeates the film.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fragmented themes for deep reflection
- evocative soundscapes for nostalgia
- short vignettes for focused listening
- emotive orchestral textures throughout
- moments of quiet contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek high-energy listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Serj Tankian's first soundtrack, 'Spitak' arrives after his work with System of a Down and his solo albums, showcasing his evolution into film scoring. This project marks a significant shift from rock to orchestral composition, reflecting Tankian's artistic exploration beyond traditional music formats.
- Stylistic neighbors
- System of a Down· Mike Patton· Rage Against the Machine
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 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 3:04
- 21 Caravan Lullaby (Bonus) 0:50
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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