The Shawshank Redemption – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack cover

The Shawshank Redemption – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Thomas Newman · 1994

53 min · 21 tracks

Ethereal melodies intertwined with poignant strings create an emotional landscape that mirrors the film's themes of hope and redemption.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • contemplative and reflective moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1994, 'The Shawshank Redemption' soundtrack marked a significant point in Thomas Newman's career, following his earlier works like 'The Player' (1992). This score established Newman as a prominent composer for cinematic storytelling, showcasing his unique ability to evoke deep emotion through minimalist instrumentation.
Stylistic neighbors
Max Richter· Ólafur Arnalds· Ludovico Einaudi

Tracklist

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

  • 1 May 0:33
  • 2 Shawshank Prison (Stoic Theme) 1:52
  • 3 New Fish 1:51
  • 4 Rock Hammer 1:51
  • 5 An Inch of His Life 2:49
  • 6 If I Didn’t Care 3:05
  • 7 Brooks Was Here 5:05
  • 8 His Judgement Cometh 2:00
  • 9 Suds on the Roof 1:36
  • 10 Workfield 1:11
  • 11 Shawshank Redemption 4:28
  • 12 Lovesick Blues 2:43
  • 13 Elmo Blatch 1:07
  • 14 Sisters 1:18
  • 15 Zihuatanejo 4:44
  • 16 The Marriage of Figaro / “Duettino – Sull ’Aria” 3:33
  • 17 Lovely Raquel 1:55
  • 18 And That Right Soon 1:08
  • 19 Compass and Guns 3:53
  • 20 So Was Red 2:44
  • 21 End Title 4:07

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