Star Trek Into Darkness
Michael Giacchino · 2013
44 min · 14 tracks · film score
A sweeping orchestral journey that blends emotional depth with thrilling action motifs.
Why this album works
'Star Trek Into Darkness' debuted at number one on the Billboard Soundtracks chart, affirming Giacchino's impact within the genre. The score received critical acclaim for its ability to enhance the film's dramatic tension and was nominated for multiple awards, including a Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media, showcasing Giacchino's skill in marrying visuals with musical storytelling.
- Career context
- When 'Star Trek Into Darkness' was released in 2013, Michael Giacchino was firmly established as a prominent film composer, having gained acclaim from his earlier work on 'Up' and 'Lost'. This soundtrack followed the successful reboot of the Star Trek franchise, continuing his collaboration with director J.J. Abrams and solidifying Giacchino's style in modern cinematic scoring.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bear McCreary· Joseph Trapanese· Randy Edelman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Logos / Pranking the Natives 3:01
- 2 Spock Drops, Kirk Jumps 1:43
- 3 Sub Prime Directive 2:23
- 4 London Calling Standout 2:09
- 5 Meld-Merized 2:40
- 6 The Kronos Wartet Standout 5:25
- 7 Brigadoom 3:41
- 8 Ship to Ship 2:50
- 9 Earthbound and Down 2:37
- 10 Warp Core Values 2:56
- 11 Buying the Space Farm 3:17
- 12 The San Fran Hustle 5:00
- 13 Kirk Enterprises 3:00
- 14 Star Trek Main Theme Standout 3:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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