2001 soundtrack album by John Williams
The soundtrack toHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone John Williams . The soundtrack was nominated forBest Original Score at the74th Academy Awards . The film introduces many character-specific themes (leitmotifs ) that are used in at least one sequel as well, although most of the themes are only used again inChamber of Secrets. These themes include two themes for Voldemort, two themes for Hogwarts, a Diagon Alley theme, aQuidditch theme, a flying theme, two friendship themes, and the main theme ("Hedwig's Theme "). This main theme was reprised and developed in all eight of the main Harry Potter films, as well as the spinoff filmsFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
The soundtrack was certified gold in Canada (50,000 units) by theCanadian Recording Industry Association on 14 December 2001.[ 1] RIAJ .[ 2] Best Original Score at the74th Academy Awards in which Williams took part in conducting the ceremony. However, Williams lost toHoward Shore 'sscore ofThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The score was performed by a 102-piece of the London Session Orchestra atAIR Lyndhurst Studios andAbbey Road Studios in London with orchestrations provided by Williams,Alexander Courage ,Conrad Pope , John Neufeld, Eddie Karam, Pete Anthony,Benjamin Wallfisch and Larry Rench. It entered theBillboard 200No. 48 and also charted at No. 2 on the Top Soundtracks Chart.[ 3]
A selection from the iconic "Hedwig's Theme" from theHarry Potter films
"Hedwig's Theme " is theleitmotif for thefilm series .[ 4] Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Harry Potter film scores, including in those byPatrick Doyle ,Nicholas Hooper , andAlexandre Desplat and the spin-offFantastic Beasts scores byJames Newton Howard . It also appears in the scores to the last fourHarry Potter video games, all composed byJames Hannigan . "Hedwig's Theme" has achieved significant pop culture status, being featured as ring tones, trailer music, and other forms of multimedia.
No. Title Length 1. "Prologue (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 2:12 2. "Harry's Wondrous World (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 5:21 3. "The Arrival of Baby Harry (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 4:25 4. "Visit to the Zoo and Letters from Hogwarts (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)"" 3:23 5. "Diagon Alley and The Gringotts Vault" 4:06 6. "Platform Nine-and-Three-Quarters and The Journey to Hogwarts (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)"" 3:14 7. "Entry into the Great Hall and The Banquet" 3:42 8. "Mr. Longbottom Flies" 3:35 9. "Hogwarts Forever! and The Moving Stairs (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)"" 3:47 10. "The Norwegian Ridgeback and A Change of Season" 2:47 11. "The Quidditch Match (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)"" 8:29 12. "Christmas at Hogwarts" 2:56 13. "The Invisibility Cloak and The Library Scene (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 3:16 14. "Fluffy's Harp" 2:39 15. "In the Devil's Snare and The Flying Keys" 2:21 16. "The Chess Game" 3:49 17. "The Face of Voldemort" 6:10 18. "Leaving Hogwarts (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)"" 2:14 19. "Hedwig's Theme " 5:11 Total length: 73:28
Harry Potter - The John Williams Soundtrack Collection: Disc 1 [ edit ] The Film Score No. Title Length 1. "The Prologue – Privet Drive (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 4:33 2. "Visit to the Zoo (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 3:01 3. "Don’t Burn My Letter (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 2:08 4. "Letters From Hogwarts (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 1:43 5. "Harry’s Wish and Hagrid’s Entrance (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 1:24 6. "You’re a Wizard, Harry (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 3:34 7. "Diagon Alley and The Gringotts Vault [Extended Version] (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 4:50 8. "Harry Gets His Wand" 2:08 9. "Hagrid’s Flashback (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 2:53 10. "Platform Nine and Three Quarters (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 2:43 11. "Chocolate Frog Escapes" 0:52 12. "The Journey to Hogwarts (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 2:07 13. "Through the Doors" 2:01 14. "House Selection (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 3:31 15. "Entry Into the Great Hall and The Banquet" 3:44 16. "Lonely First Night" 1:08 17. "The Daily Prophet (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 1:41 18. "Mr. Longbottom Flies" 3:37 19. "The Moving Stairs (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 2:01 20. "Introduction to Quidditch" 1:35 21. "Hermione’s Feather" 0:37 22. "Fighting the Troll (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 3:49 23. "Owl Delivers Nimbus 2000 (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 1:16 24. "The Quidditch Match (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 8:29
Harry Potter - The John Williams Soundtrack Collection: Disc 2 [ edit ] The Film Score (continued) No. Title Length 1. "Hagrid’s Christmas Tree" 0:59 2. "Cast a Christmas Spell" 2:41 3. "Christmas Morning and The Invisibility Cloak (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 7:22 4. "The Mirror of Erised and A Change of Season" 3:35 5. "Hermione’s Reading" 1:11 6. "The Norwegian Ridgeback" 1:41 7. "Filch’s Fond Remembrance" 1:31 8. "The Dark Forest" 5:17 9. "The Stone" 3:41 10. "Running to McGonagall (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 2:16 11. "Neville Stiffens (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 0:57 12. "Fluffy’s Harp Lullaby" 2:30 13. "In the Devil’s Snare" 2:29 14. "The Flying Keys" 2:01 15. "The Chess Game [Extended Version] (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 7:27 16. "The Face of Voldemort (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 6:13 17. "Love, Harry (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 1:47 18. "Gryffindor Wins the House Cup" 2:40 19. "Leaving Hogwarts (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 2:18 20. "Harry’s Wondrous World [Extended Version] (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 5:26 21. "Hedwig’s Theme" 5:07
Harry Potter - The John Williams Soundtrack Collection: Disc 3 [ edit ] Children's Suite for Orchestra No. Title Length 1. "Prologue (Hedwig’s Flight) (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 2:15 2. "Hogwarts Forever" 1:55 3. "Voldemort" 2:16 4. "Nimbus 2000" 2:28 5. "Fluffy’s Harp" 2:42 6. "Quidditch" 1:53 7. "Family Portrait" 3:26 8. "Diagon Alley" 2:53 9. "Harry’s Wondrous World (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 5:05
Additional Music No. Title Length 10. "Hagrid’s Flute (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 0:58 11. "The Leaky Cauldron" 1:15 12. "Hedwig’s Theme for Harp (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 2:06 13. "Teaser (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 2:34 14. "Hogwarts Forever [Vocal Version]" 0:48 15. "Logo (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 0:24 16. "Owl’s Flight" 1:08 17. "Television Commercial (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 1:06 18. "Trailer (Contains "Hedwigs Theme" by John Williams)" 2:27
Whilst the score received mostly positive reviews from outlets such asAllMusic andFilmtracks , some reviewers were unimpressed;USA Today crescendos ."[ 5] The Hollywood Reporter music box that simply will not shut up."[ 6]
James Horner was approached to compose the score for the film but he turned it down.[ 7]
TrackNo. 18 is also included in the epilogue ofHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 [citation needed
Weekly chart performance forHarry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone Chart (2025) Peak Hungarian Physical Albums (MAHASZ )[ 8] 25
Certifications and sales [ edit ] Region Certification Certified units /salesAustralia (ARIA )[ 9] Gold 35,000^ ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
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