Super 8 – Music from the Motion Picture
Michael Giacchino · 2011
77 min · 33 tracks · film score
A nostalgic blend of orchestral swells and whimsical motifs that evoke childhood wonder and adventure.
Why this album works
The score for 'Super 8' received positive critical acclaim, showcasing Giacchino's ability to blend emotional depth with playful themes. It contributed to the film’s atmospheric storytelling, helping it achieve commercial success, debuting at number one at the box office and resonating with audiences nostalgic for Spielbergian adventures.
- Best for
- nostalgic orchestral swells whimsical motifs for daydreaming dynamic peaks and valleys
- Context
- By the time 'Super 8' was released in 2011, Michael Giacchino had established himself as a prominent film composer, known for his work on acclaimed films like 'Up' and 'Lost'. This album came shortly after his Academy Award win for Best Original Score for 'Up', solidifying his reputation in Hollywood.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bear McCreary· Joseph Trapanese· Randy Edelman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Super 8 1:44
- 2 Family Matters 0:28
- 3 Model Painting 0:39
- 4 Acting Chops 0:40
- 5 Aftermath Class Standout 5:52
- 6 Thoughts of Cubism 0:48
- 7 We’ll Fix It in Post-Haste 0:43
- 8 Productions Woes 0:34
- 9 Train of Thought 0:35
- 10 Circle Gets the Cube 1:05
- 11 Breen There, Ate That 1:11
- 12 Dead Over Heels 0:48
- 13 Gas and Go 1:33
- 14 Looking for Lucy 0:48
- 15 Radio Haze 1:06
- 16 Mom’s Necklace 1:33
- 17 Shootus Interuptus 2:33
- 18 Thoughts of Mom 1:40
- 19 Woodward Bites It 1:53
- 20 Alice Projects on Joe 2:28
- 21 Neighborhood Watch - Fail 4:44
- 22 The Evacuation of Lillian 3:39
- 23 A Truckload of Trouble 0:57
- 24 Lambs on the Lam 2:39
- 25 Woodward’s Home Movies 2:39
- 26 Spotted Lambs 1:35
- 27 Air Force HQ or Bust 1:03
- 28 World’s Worst Field Trip 3:35
- 29 The Siege of Lillian 2:56
- 30 Creature Comforts Standout 10:07
- 31 Letting Go Standout 5:15
- 32 Super 8 Suite 5:51
- 33 The Case (Original Music From the Film by Charles Kaznyk) 3:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.