Living in the Age of Airplanes – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
James Horner · 2016
49 min · 18 tracks · film score
A sweeping orchestral exploration capturing the majesty and wonder of flight through evocative melodies and rich textures.
Why listen to this
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- steady, consistent energy levels long, immersive listening sessions thematic exploration of wonder
- Context
- Released in 2016, 'Living in the Age of Airplanes' was one of James Horner's final projects before his untimely passing later that year. As a prolific composer known for his work on films such as 'Titanic' and 'Avatar', this soundtrack showcased his ability to blend storytelling with orchestral composition, reflecting on humanity's relationship with aviation.
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Living in the Age of Airplanes – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is an album by James Horner, released in 2016. A sweeping orchestral exploration capturing the majesty and wonder of flight through evocative melodies and rich textures. This album is significant not only as a poignant farewell from Horner but also for its unique thematic focus on aviation's impact on civilization. It was well-received by critics and showcased Horner's signature style, contributing to the cultural conversation around technology and progress in transportation, particularly in documentary film scores. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Living in the Age of Airplanes – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack sound like?
A sweeping orchestral exploration capturing the majesty and wonder of flight through evocative melodies and rich textures. Rooted in film score.
What makes Living in the Age of Airplanes – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by James Horner notable?
This album is significant not only as a poignant farewell from Horner but also for its unique thematic focus on aviation's impact on civilization. It was well-received by critics and showcased Horner's signature style, contributing to the cultural conversation around technology and progress in transportation, particularly in documentary film scores. Released in 2016, 'Living in the Age of Airplanes' was one of James Horner's final projects before his untimely passing later that year. As a prolific composer known for his work on films such as 'Titanic' and 'Avatar', this soundtrack showcased his ability to blend storytelling with orchestral composition, reflecting on humanity's relationship with aviation.
Who is Living in the Age of Airplanes – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack for?
Living in the Age of Airplanes – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, long, immersive listening sessions and thematic exploration of wonder.
How many songs are on Living in the Age of Airplanes – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack?
Living in the Age of Airplanes – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack has 18 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Opening Sequence 2:01
- 2 The World Before the Airplane 2:23
- 3 200,000-Year Timeline 2:31
- 4 History of Transportation 2:52
- 5 Nearly Perfected 3:11
- 6 Portal to the Planet 1:20
- 7 Migration Vacation Standout 3:00
- 8 Ancient Civilizations 2:48
- 9 Maldives 2:55
- 10 Antarctica Standout 3:25
- 11 Flowers 3:01
- 12 Exponential Progress 4:21
- 13 Perspective 2:58
- 14 The Golden Age Is Now Standout 3:09
- 15 Home 2:03
- 16 End Credits 1:25
- 17 The Golden Age Is Now (remix) 3:06
- 18 End Credits (remix) 3:27
Release Date
September 14, 2016
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
49 min 56 sec
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