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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- immersive sonic journey through space wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts ethereal soundscapes for contemplation
- 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.
- If you like
- synth-pop, techno, progressive house
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Sunshine: Music from the Motion Picture is an album by Underworld, released in 2008. Ethereal synth landscapes meld with pulsating rhythms, creating an immersive sonic journey through space and existential dread. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative blend of electronic music and orchestral elements, contributing significantly to the film's tense atmosphere. It has been noted for influencing the sound of contemporary sci-fi scores and is often referenced in discussions about the evolution of ambient and electronic soundtracks in cinema. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sunshine: Music from the Motion Picture sound like?
Ethereal synth landscapes meld with pulsating rhythms, creating an immersive sonic journey through space and existential dread. Rooted in synth-pop and techno. Start with "Welcome to Icarus II".
Is Sunshine: Music from the Motion Picture a good place to start with Underworld?
Yes, Sunshine: Music from the Motion Picture is recommended as a starting point for new Underworld listeners. Ethereal synth landscapes meld with pulsating rhythms, creating an immersive sonic journey through space and existential dread. 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.
Who is Sunshine: Music from the Motion Picture for?
Sunshine: Music from the Motion Picture works well if you're into immersive sonic journey through space, wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts and ethereal soundscapes for contemplation.
How many songs are on Sunshine: Music from the Motion Picture?
Sunshine: Music from the Motion Picture has 19 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.
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 Standout 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) Standout 4:29
- 16 Capa’s Jump 1:22
- 17 Distortions 5:42
- 18 Capa Meets the Sun (To Heal) Standout 2:20
- 19 Peggy Sussed 2:26
Release Date
January 1, 2008
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
55 min 50 sec
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