Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture
James Horner · 1997
72 min · 15 tracks · film score
An emotionally sweeping orchestral score that captures the grandeur and tragedy of a historical maritime disaster.
Why this album works
'Titanic' became one of the best-selling film soundtracks of all time, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and remaining there for 16 consecutive weeks. The iconic theme song, 'My Heart Will Go On,' further contributed to its cultural impact, becoming synonymous with the film and winning the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional crescendos throughout sweeping soundscapes for reflection wave-like pacing for deep immersion
- Context
- When 'Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture' was released in November 1997, James Horner was already an established composer known for his work on films like 'Braveheart' and 'Apollo 13'. This album marked a pivotal moment in his career, as it not only solidified his reputation but also garnered him significant recognition, including two Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Corigliano· Vangelis· Randy Edelman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Never an Absolution Standout 3:03
- 2 Distant Memories 2:23
- 3 Southampton 4:01
- 4 Rose 2:52
- 5 Leaving Port 3:26
- 6 “Take her to sea, Mr. Murdoch” 4:31
- 7 “Hard to starboard” 6:52
- 8 Unable to Stay, Unwilling to Leave 3:56
- 9 The Sinking Standout 5:05
- 10 Death of Titanic 8:26
- 11 A Promise Kept 6:02
- 12 A Life So Changed 2:13
- 13 An Ocean of Memories 7:57
- 14 My Heart Will Go On (love theme from “Titanic”) Standout 5:10
- 15 Hymn to the Sea 6:25
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