Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
John Williams · 2001
73 min · 19 tracks · contemporary classical music
A magical orchestral journey blending whimsy and adventure with lush, sweeping melodies.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is an album by John Williams, released in 2001. A magical orchestral journey blending whimsy and adventure with lush, sweeping melodies. The soundtrack received widespread acclaim, earning a Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media and solidifying its place in film music history. Its centerpiece, 'Hedwig's Theme,' became synonymous with the Harry Potter brand, influencing pop culture and spawning numerous covers and adaptations. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) sound like?
A magical orchestral journey blending whimsy and adventure with lush, sweeping melodies. Rooted in contemporary classical music.
What makes Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by John Williams notable?
The soundtrack received widespread acclaim, earning a Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media and solidifying its place in film music history. Its centerpiece, 'Hedwig's Theme,' became synonymous with the Harry Potter brand, influencing pop culture and spawning numerous covers and adaptations. When John Williams released this soundtrack in 2001, he was already an established composer known for iconic scores like 'Star Wars' and 'Jurassic Park'. This album marked his first collaboration with the Harry Potter franchise, setting a musical foundation for the series that would influence subsequent films and their soundtracks.
How many songs are on Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) has 19 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Prologue 2:12
- 2 Harry's Wondrous World Standout 5:20
- 3 The Arrival of Baby Harry 4:25
- 4 Visit to the Zoo / Letters from Hogwarts 3:23
- 5 Diagon Alley / The Gringotts Vault 4:06
- 6 Platform Nine-and-Three-Quarters / The Journey to Hogwarts 3:13
- 7 Entry into the Great Hall / The Banquet 3:42
- 8 Mr. Longbottom Flies 3:34
- 9 Hogwarts Forever! / The Moving Stairs 3:46
- 10 The Norwegian Ridgeback / A Change of Season 2:47
- 11 The Quidditch Match Standout 8:28
- 12 Christmas at Hogwarts 2:55
- 13 The Invisibility Cloak / The Library Scene 3:16
- 14 Fluffy's Harp 2:38
- 15 In the Devil's Snare / The Flying Keys 2:20
- 16 The Chess Game 3:48
- 17 The Face of Voldemort 6:10
- 18 Leaving Hogwarts 2:13
- 19 Hedwig's Theme Standout 5:11
Release Date
October 30, 2001
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
73 min 35 sec
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