The Midnight Sky – Music from the Netflix Film cover

The Midnight Sky – Music from the Netflix Film

Alexandre Desplat · 2020

78 min · 22 tracks

Ethereal orchestral arrangements weave through haunting melodies, capturing the essence of isolation and hope in a cosmic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • ethereal soundscapes for introspection
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • captivating themes of isolation
  • for reflective evenings
  • immersive experience during quiet moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone, upbeat tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Midnight Sky' was released in December 2020, Alexandre Desplat had already established himself as a prominent film composer, known for his Academy Award-winning scores for films like 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' and 'The Shape of Water'. This soundtrack marked his continued collaboration with director George Clooney, following their work together on 'Suburbicon', and showcased Desplat's ability to evoke deep emotional resonance through instrumental storytelling.
Stylistic neighbors
Hans Zimmer· John Williams· Thomas Newman

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Midnight Sky 3:31
  • 2 Aether Spaceship 3:33
  • 3 Mission 4:23
  • 4 Iris in the Stars 4:31
  • 5 Evacuation 2:46
  • 6 Families & Friends 2:32
  • 7 In the Milky Way 2:55
  • 8 A Child 1:57
  • 9 Peas Battle 3:22
  • 10 First Alert 3:52
  • 11 Crashed Plane 5:22
  • 12 The Ice Breaks 3:09
  • 13 Visual on Earth 3:00
  • 14 Survivors 3:11
  • 15 Is There Hope? 7:43
  • 16 Changing Route 3:55
  • 17 Asteroids Rain 2:08
  • 18 Blood Drops 5:33
  • 19 Mourning 4:00
  • 20 There Is Nowhere 2:13
  • 21 A Ride Home 1:44
  • 22 A New Life Ahead 3:03

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata