Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack cover

Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

John Williams · 2015

77 min · 23 tracks · contemporary classical music

A sweeping orchestral landscape that intertwines nostalgia with fresh motifs, evoking both adventure and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic orchestral journey
  • immersive cinematic experiences
  • emotional depth and nostalgia
  • wave-like pacing variations
  • long reflective listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2015, John Williams was already an established composer, known for his iconic work in the Star Wars franchise. 'The Force Awakens' marked his return to the series after a decade since 'Revenge of the Sith', reinvigorating his style with new themes while honoring the legacy of the original scores.
Stylistic neighbors
Ennio Morricone· Howard Shore· James Horner

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Main Title and the Attack on the Jakku Village 6:27
  • 2 The Scavenger 3:42
  • 3 I Can Fly Anything 3:13
  • 4 Rey Meets BB-8 1:32
  • 5 Follow Me 2:56
  • 6 Rey’s Theme 3:12
  • 7 The Falcon 3:34
  • 8 That Girl with the Staff 1:58
  • 9 The Rathtars! 4:07
  • 10 Finn’s Confession 2:09
  • 11 Maz’s Counsel 3:08
  • 12 The Starkiller 1:51
  • 13 Kylo Ren Arrives at the Battle 2:01
  • 14 The Abduction 2:25
  • 15 Han and Leia 4:45
  • 16 March of the Resistance 2:36
  • 17 Snoke 2:03
  • 18 On the Inside 2:06
  • 19 Torn Apart 4:20
  • 20 The Ways of the Force 3:16
  • 21 Scherzo for X-Wings 2:33
  • 22 Farewell and the Trip 4:57
  • 23 The Jedi Steps and Finale 8:51

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata