2001 A Space Odyssey Soundtrack

The soundtrack to 2001.

2001 a space odyssey soundtrack. Classical stage screen. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies tv series and more. A space odyssey soundtrack from 1996 composed by various artists.

The soundtrack is known for its use of many classical and orchestral pieces and credited for giving many classical pieces resurgences in popularity such as johann strauss ii s 1866 blue danube waltz richard strauss symphonic poem also sprach zarathustra and györgy ligeti s atmosphères. The music is a perfect fit to each sequence that calls for slow subtle images as well as depicting feelings of loneliness or despair. In the early stages of production kubrick had commissioned noted hollywood composer alex north who had written the score for spartacus and also worked on dr.

Instead of the expected sci fi effects there is a more ironic application of music that would be otherwise incongruous to the celestial settings. Listen to and download the music ost score list of songs and trailers. Opening as used in the film 2001.

A space odyssey richard strauss. Requiem for soprano mezzo soprano 2 choruses orchestra. However during post production kubrick chose to abandon north s music in favor of the now familiar classical music pieces he had earlier chosen as guide pieces for the soundtrack.

This commemorative reissue of music from 2001. A space odyssey is so recognizable yet it s so unique. The soundtrack has been re issued multiple times including a digitally remastered version in 1996.

Released by rhino movie music in 1996 r2 72562 containing music from 2001. The first releases didn t include the version of also sprach zarathustra by herbert von karajan with the vienna philharmonic orchestra that was featured in film the decca record company the owner of the recording didn t want to get involved with film and gave permission to use it with the condition of. Strangelove to write the score of his upcoming film 2001.