The music for the film Interstellar was composed by the outstanding Hans Zimmer. The soundtrack includes 30 compositions with a total duration of 2 hours and 19 minutes. The official release of the soundtrack took place on November 18, 2014, under the WaterTower Music label, shortly after the film’s premiere. Zimmer, who had previously collaborated with director Christopher Nolan, utilized the organ, orchestra, and electronics to convey the theme of time and space travel, emotionally emphasizing the dramatic moments of the story.
Key Tracks:
- “Cornfield Chase” — a composition reflecting the characters’ connection to Earth, immersing listeners in an atmosphere of anticipation and hope.
- “No Time for Caution” — one of the most powerful tracks, played during the docking scene, capturing the tension and scale of the action.
Interesting Facts:
- Use of Organ: The organ music was recorded at the Temple Church in London, giving the soundtrack a unique spiritual depth that highlights the concepts of eternity and infinity.
- Creative Process: Nolan did not provide Zimmer with detailed plot points; instead, he suggested conveying the relationship between a father and daughter through the music. This approach allowed the composer to create a deeper and more personal soundtrack, unconfined by the conventions of the sci-fi genre.
Awards and Critical Reviews: The soundtrack was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score and for a Grammy, receiving numerous positive reviews. Critics praised it for its innovative use of the organ and emotional layering, particularly highlighting the composition “Stay” for its sincerity and drama, which perfectly complements the film’s plot twists and philosophical themes.
Music from Trailers, Teasers, and Promos
- Hans Zimmer – Cornfield Chase
Tracklist: Score Soundtrack
- Hans Zimmer – Dreaming of the Crash
- Hans Zimmer – Cornfield Chase
- Hans Zimmer – Dust
- Hans Zimmer – Day One (Interstellar Theme)
- Hans Zimmer – Stay
- Hans Zimmer – Message from Home
- Hans Zimmer – The Wormhole
- Hans Zimmer – Mountains
- Hans Zimmer – Afraid of Time
- Hans Zimmer – A Place Among the Stars
- Hans Zimmer – Running Out
- Hans Zimmer – I’m Going Home
- Hans Zimmer – Coward
- Hans Zimmer – Detach
- Hans Zimmer – S.T.A.Y.
- Hans Zimmer – Where We’re Going
- Hans Zimmer – First Step
- Hans Zimmer – Flying Drone
- Hans Zimmer – Atmospheric Entry
- Hans Zimmer – No Need to Come Back
- Hans Zimmer – Imperfect Lock
- Hans Zimmer – No Time for Caution
- Hans Zimmer – What Happens Now?
- Hans Zimmer – Who’s They?
- Hans Zimmer – Murph
- Hans Zimmer – Organ Variation
- Hans Zimmer – Tick-Tock
- Hans Zimmer – Day One – Original Demo
- Hans Zimmer – Day One Dark
- Hans Zimmer – Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
