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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.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic orchestral swells
  • whimsical motifs for daydreaming
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • short tracks for quick bursts
  • for imaginative reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking consistent longer tracks
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career 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
Hans Zimmer· John Williams· Thomas Newman

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 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 10:07
  • 31 Letting Go 5:15
  • 32 Super 8 Suite 5:51
  • 33 The Case (Original Music From the Film by Charles Kaznyk) 3:28

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