album · October 12, 2018

First Man – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Justin Hurwitz

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The score for Damien Chazelle's "First Man" expertly blends traditional orchestral writing with jazz elements to capture the tension and isolation of space travel. It earned Hurwitz critical acclaim and a Grammy nomination.

• The album was released on October 12, 2018, by Back Lot Music.
• The soundtrack features a score that incorporates ambient textures and electronic elements alongside orchestral and jazz arrangements.
• Hurwitz earned a Grammy nomination for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media for this work.

Justin Hurwitz is an American composer and songwriter, known for his film scores. At the time of this release, he was riding the success of his Oscar-winning score for "La La Land."