The soundtrack for the Netflix sci-fi drama “Spaceman” sets the emotional tone for a captivating journey to the edge of the solar system. Adam Sandler portrays Jakub Procházka, a Czech astronaut navigating existential challenges during a solitary mission to the edge of the solar system, while Carey Mulligan portrays Lenka, his wife, adjusting to a new life on Earth. Composed by Max Richter, the evocative music sets the emotional backdrop, enhancing the exploration of human connection, introspection, and the vastness of space. As Procházka grapples with isolation and the weight of his past, Richter’s compositions provide a mesmerizing accompaniment to the film’s poignant narrative.
Who Composed the Spaceman Soundtrack?
Max Richter composed the soundtrack for the Netflix sci-fi drama Spaceman. Known for his emotive soundscapes and blending of classical and electronic influences, Richter’s work has garnered acclaim in the film industry. His previous credits include the soundtracks for Waltz With Bashir, HBO’s The Leftovers, and Ad Astra.
“The visual language of the film really informs your musical decisions,” Richter said about the soundtrack for Spaceman. “The visual texture, the way the light is, and the haptics of the images really tell me a lot about how the music should feel.”
Where is the Spaceman Soundtrack Available?
The film’s soundtrack is digitally available on Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube. So, without further ado, here is a guide to the soundtrack of the Spaceman.
Spaceman (A Netflix Original Film Score)
- In the Sleeping Chamber (3:10)
- A Message (1:21)
- Interference? (4:39)
- Richter: Hearing Voices 1 (Movement study Edit 1) – Max Richter, Mari Samuelsen & Robert Ziegler (2:43)
- Dormium (3:22)
- The Listening Cosmos (4:49)
- Richter: Hearing Voices 2 (Movement Study Edit 2) – Max Richter, Mari Samuelsen & Robert Ziegler (2:45)
- It’s 99.999% Effective! (4:03)
- Memory Is a Voyager (2:57)
- Your Loneliness (8:11)
- Lenka Lament (2:57)
- Distance and Time (4:06)
- Richter: Hearing Voices 3 (Movement Study Edit 3) – Max Richter, Mari Samuelsen & Robert Ziegler (3:24)
- The Chopra Cloud (4:13)
- The Dark Backward and Abysm of Time (6:49)
- Reflected in Her Eyes (6:43)
- Don’t Go Away (feat. Sparks) (7:12)
Spaceman Soundtrack: Additional Songs
- Labyrinth. II Part Kinetic Ballet – Mr. Václav Kučera
- Murmuration – Max Ritcher, Kiki Layne, Mari Samuelson, Robert Ziegler
- Movement Study – Max Ritcher, Mari Samuelson, Robert Ziegler
- Quease Ease – Patrick Kirst
- Mesicku na nebi hlubokém (Rusalka, Op. 114 / Act 1) – Renée Fleming, Sir Charles Mackerras & Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
- Don’t Go Away (feat. Sparks) – Max Ritcher