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Sunshine: Music from the Motion Picture

Underworld · 2008

55 min · 19 tracks · synth-pop · techno · progressive house

Ethereal synth landscapes meld with pulsating rhythms, creating an immersive sonic journey through space and existential dread.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • immersive sonic journey through space
  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • ethereal soundscapes for contemplation
  • focused listening in solitude
  • narrative progression that unfolds

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer standalone, catchy singles

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Experimental — Marks Underworld's shift to film scoring, blending electronic and orchestral elements.
Themes
cosmic isolation· cinematic landscapes
Career context
Released in 2008, 'Sunshine: Music from the Motion Picture' marked Underworld's foray into film scoring following their successful albums like 'A Hundred Days Off'. At this time, the duo was establishing themselves as masters of atmospheric electronica, showcasing their versatility beyond club music. This soundtrack also arrived during a period when electronic music was increasingly integrated into cinematic experiences.
Stylistic neighbors
The Chemical Brothers· Fatboy Slim· Daft Punk
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Welcome to Icarus II".

  • 1 Welcome to Icarus II Start here 2:01
  • 2 Avenue of Hope 4:36
  • 3 Capa’s Last Transmission Home 2:13
  • 4 Kaneda’s Death, Part 2 (Adagio in D minor) 3:00
  • 5 Mercury 2:12
  • 6 Kaneda’s Death, Part 1 6:08
  • 7 Searle Finds the Crew of Icarus I / Floating Free / Searle’s Last Blast 3:13
  • 8 Freezing Outside: Harvey 2:56
  • 9 Trey’s Fate 2:44
  • 10 Pinbacker Slashes Capa 2:34
  • 11 Corazon Finds the Seedling 1:22
  • 12 Cassie Searches / Dead Corazón 2:43
  • 13 Freezing Inside: Mace 1:53
  • 14 Capa Suits Up 1:56
  • 15 Sunshine (Adagio in D minor) 4:29
  • 16 Capa’s Jump 1:22
  • 17 Distortions 5:42
  • 18 Capa Meets the Sun (To Heal) 2:20
  • 19 Peggy Sussed 2:26

What to play next

This album is considered a Experimental in Underworld's catalog. Marks Underworld's shift to film scoring, blending electronic and orchestral elements.

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Sets the stage for the immersive soundscapes found in Sunshine.
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