Star Trek Into Darkness cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady orchestral build-ups
  • thematic progression throughout
  • immersive cinematic experience
  • sweeping emotional landscapes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer vocal-driven music
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

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
Hans Zimmer· John Williams· Thomas Newman

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 2:09
  • 5 Meld-Merized 2:40
  • 6 The Kronos Wartet 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 3:25

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata