Stargate – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
David Arnold · 1994
64 min · 30 tracks
A cinematic tapestry of sweeping orchestral themes and evocative motifs that transport listeners across time and space.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stargate Overture — This opening track sets the tone for the entire score with its grandiose themes, instantly immersing listeners in the film's epic narrative.
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Entering the Stargate — This piece captures the pivotal moment of transition, using swirling melodies to evoke a sense of wonder and anticipation as characters embark on their journey.
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Battle at the Pyramid — With its intense rhythms and dramatic build-up, this track underscores a climactic scene, showcasing Arnold's ability to blend tension with orchestral power.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe score effectively combines thematic development with cinematic orchestration, establishing Arnold's distinct style.
What we noticed
- The album features a wide range of orchestral textures, with strings and brass dominating the soundscape while woodwinds provide contrasting colors.
- Several tracks build tension through gradual crescendos, culminating in climactic moments that align with key scenes from the film.
- The use of recurring motifs for specific characters and themes creates a cohesive narrative thread throughout the score.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cinematic soundscapes for daydreaming
- immersive orchestral journeys
- sweeping themes that evoke nostalgia
- short vignettes for focused listening
- epic tension and release
Maybe skip if you
- seeking lyrical storytelling
- prefer upbeat dance tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, Stargate marked David Arnold's debut film score, establishing him as a prominent composer in Hollywood. This soundtrack came at a crucial time when Arnold transitioned from working on British television to scoring major motion pictures, paving the way for his future projects including Independence Day and the James Bond series.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hans Zimmer· Clint Mansell· Ludovico Einaudi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stargate Overture 3:01
- 2 Giza, 1928 2:12
- 3 Unstable 2:09
- 4 The Coverstones 1:00
- 5 Orion 1:31
- 6 The Stargate Opens 3:59
- 7 You’re on the Team 1:57
- 8 Entering the Stargate 2:58
- 9 The Other Side 1:46
- 10 Mastadge Drag 0:57
- 11 The Mining Pit 1:35
- 12 King of the Slaves 1:17
- 13 Caravan to Nagada 2:17
- 14 Daniel and Sha’uri 1:54
- 15 Symbol Discovery 1:15
- 16 Sarcophagus Opens 0:57
- 17 Daniel’s Mastadge 0:50
- 18 Leaving Nagada 4:11
- 19 Ra – The Sun God 3:24
- 20 The Destruction of Nagada 2:10
- 21 Myth, Faith, Belief 2:20
- 22 Procession 1:44
- 23 Slave Rebellion 1:02
- 24 The Seventh Symbol 0:59
- 25 Quartz Shipment 1:30
- 26 Battle at the Pyramid 5:03
- 27 We Don’t Want to Die 1:59
- 28 The Surrender 1:46
- 29 Kasuf Returns 3:07
- 30 Going Home 3:10
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