Skyfall

Label: Sony Classical
Release Year: 2012
Barcode: 887654013026
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Score
Composer: Thomas Newman

Skyfall (2012) is the 23rd James Bond film, directed by Sam Mendes and starring Daniel Craig as 007. The story follows Bond as he returns from presumed death to protect MI6 from the vengeful cyber-terrorist Silva (Javier Bardem), who seeks to destroy M (Judi Dench). With stunning cinematography by Roger Deakins, the film blends action, espionage, and emotional depth, exploring Bond’s past and his loyalty to MI6. The film was widely praised and became one of the highest-grossing entries in the franchise.

The score, composed by Thomas Newman, marked a departure from David Arnold’s previous Bond soundtracks, bringing a fresh yet atmospheric sound to the series. Newman’s use of electronic elements and sweeping orchestration captured the film’s suspense, action, and emotional weight. Iconic themes were woven into the score while maintaining a distinct identity, particularly in tracks like Komodo Dragon and Skyfall’s climactic sequences. The title song, performed by Adele, won an Academy Award, enhancing the film’s legacy with its haunting and powerful melody.

Track Listing

Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
Thomas Newman

Voluntary Retirement
Thomas Newman

New Digs
Thomas Newman

Severine
Thomas Newman

Brave New World 
Thomas Newman

Shanghai Drive
Thomas Newman

Jellyfish
Thomas Newman

Silhouette
Thomas Newman

Modigliani
Thomas Newman

Day Wasted
Thomas Newman

Quartermaster
Thomas Newman

Someone Usually Dies
Thomas Newman

Komodo Dragon
Thomas Newman

The Bloody Shot
Thomas Newman

Enjoying Death
Thomas Newman

The Chimera
Thomas Newman

Close Shave
Thomas Newman

Health & Safety
Thomas Newman

Granborough Road
Thomas Newman

Tennyson
Thomas Newman

Enquiry
Thomas Newman

Breadcrumbs
Thomas Newman

Skyfall
Adele

Kill Them First
Thomas Newman

Welcome to Scotland
Thomas Newman

She's Mine
Thomas Newman

The Moors
Thomas Newman

Deep Water
Thomas Newman

Mother
Thomas Newman

Adrenaline
Thomas Newman

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