The Shape of Water – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Alexandre Desplat · 2017
77 min · 26 tracks
A hauntingly beautiful orchestral score intertwines ethereal melodies with evocative themes, reflecting a romantic and fantastical narrative.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Alexandre Desplat released this soundtrack, he was already an established composer known for his work on films like 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' and 'The Imitation Game.' This album marked his collaboration with director Guillermo del Toro, showcasing his ability to evoke deep emotional resonance through music in a fantasy context.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hans Zimmer· John Williams· Thomas Newman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Shape of Water 3:44
- 2 You'll Never Know 4:40
- 3 The Creature 1:48
- 4 Elisa's Theme 2:38
- 5 Fingers 2:11
- 6 Spy Meeting 1:44
- 7 Elisa and Zelda 1:12
- 8 Five Stars General 1:33
- 9 The Silence of Love 1:37
- 10 Egg 2:15
- 11 That Isn't Good 1:45
- 12 Underwater Kiss 2:14
- 13 The Escape 10:59
- 14 Watching Ruth 2:20
- 15 Decency 2:25
- 16 He's Coming for You 1:41
- 17 Overflow of Love 2:58
- 18 Without You 2:32
- 19 Rainy Day 3:14
- 20 A Princess Without a Voice 1:53
- 21 La Javanaise 4:12
- 22 I Know Why (And So Do You) 3:00
- 23 Chica Chica Boom Chic 2:21
- 24 Babalu 2:53
- 25 A Summer Place 2:37
- 26 You'll Never Know (alt. version) 6:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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