The Golden Compass – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Alexandre Desplat · 2007
73 min · 26 tracks
A sweeping orchestral score that evokes wonder and adventure through rich textures and emotive melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic narrative arcs
- long immersive listening sessions
- evocative emotional landscapes
- atmospheric background focus
- wave-like pacing
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'The Golden Compass' soundtrack was released in 2007, Alexandre Desplat was emerging as a prominent film composer after gaining recognition for his work on films like 'The Queen' (2006). This score marked a significant milestone in his career, showcasing his ability to blend classical composition with cinematic storytelling, paving the way for future high-profile projects.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hans Zimmer· John Williams· Thomas Newman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Golden Compass 2:20
- 2 Sky Ferry 2:42
- 3 Letters from Bolvangar 2:31
- 4 Lyra, Roger and Billy 1:27
- 5 Mrs. Coulter 5:18
- 6 Lyra Escapes 3:42
- 7 The Magisterium 1:57
- 8 Dust 1:08
- 9 Serafina Pekkala 1:48
- 10 Lee Scoresby's Airship Adventure 1:18
- 11 Iorek Byrnison 5:26
- 12 Lord Faa, King of the Gyptians 2:17
- 13 The Golden Monkey 2:02
- 14 Riding Iorek 4:39
- 15 Samoyed Attack 1:21
- 16 Lord Asriel 2:08
- 17 Ragnar Sturlusson 6:19
- 18 Ice Bear Combat 2:15
- 19 Iorek's Victory 1:27
- 20 The Ice Bridge 1:31
- 21 Rescuing the Children 2:18
- 22 Intercision 2:48
- 23 Mother 3:34
- 24 Battle with the Tartars 4:29
- 25 Epilogue 3:32
- 26 Lyra 3:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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