Stranger Things 3 – Original Score from the Netflix Original Series
Michael Stein · 2019
73 min · 34 tracks
Eerie synths and nostalgic motifs weave a sonic tapestry that encapsulates the show's blend of horror and youthful adventure.
Top tracks — play these first
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Starcourt — This track captures the essence of the season's central setting with its pulsating rhythms and layered synths, embodying both excitement and underlying menace.
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You're a Fighter — With its powerful build-up and thematic resonance, this piece underscores key moments of character resilience, showcasing Stein's ability to convey emotion through instrumentation.
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Portal Drill — This track employs intense sound design to create an atmosphere of urgency and danger, perfectly aligning with pivotal moments in the plot.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe score effectively captures the show's essence with its atmospheric synth work and cohesive structure.
What we noticed
- Many tracks utilize repetitive motifs that build tension, often layering sounds to enhance emotional impact.
- The album includes both short interludes and longer compositions, with some tracks exceeding five minutes, allowing for varied pacing.
- 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
- eerie soundscapes for suspense
- nostalgic melodies evoke memories
- dynamic exploration of themes
- wave-like pacing for immersion
- short tracks for quick engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer traditional song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the release of this score, Michael Stein was well-established as part of the duo Survive, known for their retro-inspired synth sound. This album followed his previous work on the first two seasons of Stranger Things, further solidifying his role in crafting the show's signature auditory aesthetic.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Boys and Girls 1:49
- 2 I Like Presents Too 1:26
- 3 Starcourt 3:04
- 4 Blank Makes You Crazy 1:06
- 5 I Need You to Trust Me 1:21
- 6 You're a Fighter 4:20
- 7 The Ceiling is Beautiful 2:51
- 8 The First I Love You 2:26
- 9 Rats 4:35
- 10 Find the Source 1:18
- 11 The Silver Cat Feeds 1:11
- 12 William 2:11
- 13 Destroying the Castle 1:48
- 14 In the Void 1:29
- 15 Tammy 3:01
- 16 Mirkwood 2:38
- 17 Portal Drill 1:47
- 18 Happy Screams 1:25
- 19 Ruins 2:02
- 20 It's Just Ice 4:00
- 21 The Door is Opening 1:19
- 22 Planck's Constant 1:19
- 23 Seven Feet 1:54
- 24 The Week is Long 2:10
- 25 Sauna Test 0:59
- 26 Six Facts 2:03
- 27 The Trees are Moving 1:15
- 28 Not Chinese Food 1:49
- 29 Code Red 2:03
- 30 Feel Safe 2:18
- 31 He's Here 2:35
- 32 Scoops Troop 1:45
- 33 We Don't Understand Each Other 2:47
- 34 Aftermath 3:05
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