album · October 29, 2012

Skyfall – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Thomas Newman

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Thomas Newman’s score for the 2012 James Bond film "Skyfall" marked a departure from the series' traditional brass-heavy sound, opting for a more intimate and atmospheric approach.

• The soundtrack features Adele's Oscar-winning theme song of the same name.
• Newman’s score was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media.
• The album reached number 3 on the UK Soundtrack Albums Chart.

Thomas Newman is an American composer of contemporary orchestral and film music. He is known for his eclectic style, often incorporating minimalist, ambient, and electronic elements into his scores.