Top tracks — play these first
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Main Title / Trinity Infinity — This track sets the tone for the entire film, introducing listeners to its blend of tension and ethereal beauty, encapsulating the film's themes of duality.
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Bullet‐time — Named after the groundbreaking visual effect in the film, this piece dynamically mirrors the action on screen with rapid rhythmic shifts and electronic flourishes.
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Anything Is Possible — This expansive track encapsulates the film's overarching message of potential and freedom, weaving together emotive strings with a powerful crescendo that reinforces key narrative moments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe score blends orchestral and electronic elements effectively, creating a cohesive and immersive experience.
What we noticed
- The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks building tension through gradual crescendos while others provide stark contrasts with sudden dynamic shifts.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive cinematic soundscapes
- haunting atmosphere for focus
- short bursts of tension
- evocative background for creativity
- dynamic pacing keeps attention
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, The Matrix – Original Motion Picture Score marked Don Davis's significant entry into film scoring after his earlier work in television. This score established him as a prominent composer within the action and sci-fi genres, following his previous collaboration on the TV series The Twilight Zone.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Clint Mansell· Hans Zimmer· Max Richter
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Main Title / Trinity Infinity 3:54
- 2 Unable to Speak 1:15
- 3 The Power Plant 2:41
- 4 Welcome to the Real World 2:28
- 5 The Hotel Ambush 5:23
- 6 Exit Mr. Hat 1:23
- 7 A Virus 1:33
- 8 Bullet‐time 1:10
- 9 Ontological Shock 3:32
- 10 Anything Is Possible 6:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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