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The Last Airbender

James Newton Howard · 2010

66 min · 12 tracks · free jazz · film score

A sweeping orchestral journey infused with mystical elements and emotional depth, echoing the world of elemental magic.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey through themes
  • wave-like pacing with crescendos
  • immersive orchestral storytelling experience
  • evocative soundscapes of magic

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time James Newton Howard released 'The Last Airbender' in 2010, he was already an established film composer known for his work on films like 'The Dark Knight' and 'Pretty Woman'. This soundtrack marked a departure from his typical projects, as it was based on the beloved animated series and aimed to capture its rich mythology through expansive orchestration.
Stylistic neighbors
Hans Zimmer· John Williams· Ennio Morricone

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Airbender Suite 11:16
  • 2 Earthbenders 5:53
  • 3 The Avatar Has Returned 4:42
  • 4 The Four Elements Test 5:30
  • 5 Journey to the Northern Water Tribe 4:01
  • 6 Hall of Avatars 3:40
  • 7 Prologue 2:43
  • 8 The Blue Spirit 7:17
  • 9 The Spirit World 5:18
  • 10 We Could Be Friends 4:08
  • 11 We Are Now the Gods 5:46
  • 12 Flow Like Water 6:32

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