Independence Day (1996) Soundtrack: Every Song
Independence Day (1996) Soundtrack Guide: Every Song & Scene-by-Scene List
Strange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite. Terror races through the world's major cities. As these extraordinary events unfold, it becomes increasingly clear that a force of incredible magnitude has arrived. Its mission: total annihilation over the Fourth of July weekend. The last hope to stop the destruction is an unlikely group of people united by fate and unimaginable circumstances.
Independence Day soundtrack includes a selection of tracks from R.E.M., The Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra and others, along with an original score by David Arnold. This guide provides the complete list of soundtrack songs and scene descriptions, along with details on the composers and music supervisors involved in the 1996 20th Century Fox production. For more information on soundtrack songs and track listings, check the movies section.
Directed by Roland Emmerich, this science fiction film follows a group of characters as they attempt to stop an alien invasion on Earth. The story features multiple musical selections that match specific scenes, including vocal tracks used during casual dialogue and instrumental pieces that heighten the tension of the conflict. Several background tunes help establish the mid-90s setting before the arrival of the massive spacecraft.
Soundtrack & Songs List
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Oh, Vicky!
The Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra
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Stand By
Sophie Zelmani
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Independence Day Trailer Songs
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Scene Context: Independence Day 1996 Official Trailer Music
The cast, led by Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum, deals with the fallout of the global attack while military forces organize a counter-strike. David Arnold's musical score provides an orchestral backdrop to the film, while specific tracks like the one by R.E.M. provide a direct cultural reference within the script. These tunes are integrated into the production to ground the story as the leads work to disable the extraterrestrial shield.
Main Cast
- Will Smith Capt. Steven Hiller
- Bill Pullman President Thomas J. Whitmore
- Jeff Goldblum David Levinson
- Mary McDonnell Marilyn Whitmore
- Judd Hirsch Julius Levinson
- Robert Loggia General William Grey
- Randy Quaid Russell Casse
- Margaret Colin Constance Spano
- James Rebhorn Albert Nimzicki
- Harvey Fierstein Marty Gilbert
Official Trailer
Music Team
Soundtrack Crossovers
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Independence Day?
The score for Independence Day was composed by David Arnold.
How many songs are in the soundtrack for Independence Day?
There are 5 songs featured in the soundtrack for Independence Day. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.
What are the genres of Independence Day?
The main genres for Independence Day include Action, Adventure, Science Fiction.