• Contact (1997) Soundtrack OST •

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Synopsis

Astronomer Dr. Ellie Arroway (Jodie Foster) has long been interested in contact with faraway lands, a love fostered in her childhood by her father, Ted Arroway (David Morse), who dies when she was nine-years-old, leaving her an orphan. Her current work with SETI, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, is based on that love and is in part an homage to her father.

Ever since funding from the National Science Foundation (N.S.F.) was pulled from the project, which was referred to as "more science fiction than science" by some, including her N.S.F. superior David Drumlin (Tom Skerritt), Ellie and her rogue scientist colleagues have looked for funding from where ever they could get it to continue their work.

When Ellie and her colleagues hear chatter originating from the vicinity of the star Vega, Ellie feels vindicated. But that vindication is short lived when others, including politicians, the military, religious leaders, and rival scientists, such as Drumlin, try to take over her work.

After the mysterious messages from space are decoded by her anonymous millionaire donor, S.R. Hadden (Sir John Hurt), the project takes on a whole new dimension, which strengthens for Ellie the quest for answers.

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Play	Title	Artist
	Contact
	Who Needs Wings To Fly
	Purple People Eater
	Spaceman
	Spirit In The Sky
	Old Time Religion
	Funkytown
	Boogie Oogie Oogie
	Fire
	White Bird
	The Twilight Zone
	Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
	Volare
	Over the Rainbow
	The Gold Diggers' Song (We're in the Money)
	Semi-Charmed Life
	Angry Days
	Wannabe
	God Shuffled His Feet
	Please Mr. Postman
	Dallas
	Broken Wings
	I Ran (So Far Away)
	Longer
	The Fishin' Hole
	The Power of Love
	Low Rider
	El Corazon Herido	Oskar Cartaya: Performer
	I Wanna Be There	Eliot Sloan: Performer
	Seinfeld Theme	Joey Cape: Performer
	ER Theme	Brad Roberts: Performer
	Dallas Theme	Frank Maudsley: Performer
	Love Takes Time	Larry Hoppen: Performer
	Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut	Janice Marie Johnson: Performer
	Dancing Machine	Hal Davis: Performer
	Meow Mix Jingle	Howard E. Scott: Performer
	Buy the World a Coke	Bill Backer: Performer
	Born to Be Wild	Mars Bonfire: Performer
	Reach Out I'll Be There	Brian Holland: Performer
	The Fishin' Hole	Brian Holland: Performer
	My Guy	Smokey Robinson: Performer
	Surfin' U.S.A.	Brian Wilson: Performer
	The Twilight Zone Theme	Brian Wilson: Performer
	Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini	Paul Vance: Performer
	Funeral March of a Marionette	Paul Vance: Performer
	Volare (Nel blu dipinto di blu)	Domenico Modugno: Performer
	Catch a Falling Star	Paul Vance: Performer
	You Are My Lucky Star	Nacio Herb Brown: Performer
	The Gold Diggers' Song (We're in the Money)	Harold Arlen: Performer
	Happy Days Are Here Again	Milton Ager: Performer
	Darktown Strutters' Ball	Shelton Brooks: Performer
	Awful Waste of Space	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Ellie's Bogey	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	The Primer	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Really Confused	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Test Run Bomber	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Heart Attack	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Media Event	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Button Me Up	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Good to Go	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	No Words	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Small Moves	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	I Believe Her	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Contact - End Credits	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Romancing the Stone - End Credits	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Back to the Future - Theme	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Who Framed Roger Rabbit? - Suite	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Back to the Future, Part II - Suite	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Back to the Future, Part III - End Credits	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Death Becomes Her - End Credits	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Forrest Gump - Suite	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	What Lies Beneath - End Credits	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Cast Away - End Credits	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	The Mummy - The Sand Volcano	David Arnold: Performer
	The Mask of Zorro - Don't Mess With "Z" (sfx)	David Arnold: Performer
	The Mask of Zorro - Main Title	David Arnold: Performer
	Air Force One - Main Title / The Parachutes	David Arnold: Performer
	The Rock - Chopper Flyby (sfx)	David Arnold: Performer
	The Rock - End Title	David Arnold: Performer
	Mighty Joe Young - Dedication and Windsong	David Arnold: Performer
	Star Wars: The Phantom Menace - Day at the Races (sfx)	David Arnold: Performer
	Star Wars: The Phantom Menace - Main Title from Star Wars / The Flag Parade	David Arnold: Performer
	L.A. Confidential - Badge of Honor / L.A. Confidential	David Arnold: Performer
	The Prince of Egypt - When You Believe	David Arnold: Performer
	The X-Files - What's That Hum? (sfx)	David Arnold: Performer
	The X-Files - Threnody in X	David Arnold: Performer
	A Bug's Life - The Time of Your Life	David Arnold: Performer
	Elizabeth - Main Title	David Arnold: Performer
	Godzilla - A Stroll in New York City (sfx)	David Arnold: Performer
	Godzilla - Main Title	David Arnold: Performer
	Shakespeare in Love - Main Title	David Arnold: Performer
	Titanic - Iceberg! (sfx)	David Arnold: Performer
	Titanic - Back to Titanic	David Arnold: Performer
	Armageddon - Main Title	David Arnold: Performer
	Prelude (from The Day The Earth Stood Still)	David Arnold: Performer
	Introduction / Main Title (from Mars Attacks)	David Arnold: Performer
	End Title (from Species)	David Arnold: Performer
	Medley (from E.T.)	David Arnold: Performer
	End Title (from Contact)	David Arnold: Performer
	Main Title (from They Live)	David Arnold: Performer
	Main Title (from Men In Black)	David Arnold: Performer
	Main Title (from Predator)	David Arnold: Performer
	Aliens - The Ride	David Arnold: Performer
	End Title (from Alien)	David Arnold: Performer
	Main Title (from Invasion of The Body Snatchers)	David Arnold: Performer
	Main Title (from Roswell)	David Arnold: Performer
	Suite (from The Tommyknockers)	David Arnold: Performer
	Epilogue (from Dark Skies)	David Arnold: Performer
	Theme (from The X-Files)	David Arnold: Performer
	End Credits (from Independence Day)	David Arnold: Performer

User reviews

William Thomas

8/10

The soundtrack of Contact truly captures the emotional depth and intensity of Dr. Ellie Arroway's journey to connect with faraway lands, evoking a sense of wonder and curiosity that resonates with the core themes of the film.

Charles Moore

1/10

The use of music in Contact often felt overpowering and distracting, overshadowing key moments of scientific discovery and personal introspection. Instead of complementing the narrative, the soundtrack seemed to compete for attention, disrupting the overall viewing experience.

Timothy Clark

8/10

The musical score enhances the sense of mystery and awe surrounding the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, creating a hauntingly beautiful backdrop for the exploration of the unknown and the limitless possibilities of the universe.

Edward Wright

8/10

The way the music swells and crescendos during pivotal moments in the film, such as when the messages from space are decoded, adds a sense of grandeur and epic scale to the story, elevating the emotional impact of the narrative and immersing the audience in Ellie's quest for answers and connection.

Deborah Thomas

6/10

The emotional resonance of the music enhances the impact of pivotal scenes, such as Ellie's first contact with the extraterrestrial beings.

Ashley Walker

6/10

The soundtrack seamlessly integrates with the visuals, enhancing the overall cinematic experience for the audience.

Amanda Wright

5/10

The use of atmospheric and ethereal sounds in the soundtrack mirrors the vastness and mystery of the cosmos explored in the film.

Paul Garcia

7/10

The orchestral arrangements in the soundtrack perfectly complement the film's themes of loss, longing, and the enduring bond between Ellie and her late father, adding a layer of poignancy and depth to their relationship that is both touching and heartfelt.

Kenneth Anderson

3/10

The soundtrack for Contact failed to capture the emotional depth and complexity of Dr. Ellie Arroway's personal journey. The music felt generic and uninspired, lacking the nuanced melodies and themes that could have enhanced the storytelling.

Karen Roberts

5/10

The orchestral arrangements in the soundtrack create a sense of grandeur and scale that complements the themes of the movie.

Deborah Gonzalez

5/10

The soundtrack effectively builds tension and suspense during key moments in the film, keeping the audience engaged.

Deborah Lopez

5/10

The soundtrack of Contact effectively captures the sense of wonder and curiosity associated with space exploration.

Paul Roberts

5/10

The variety of musical styles and motifs in the soundtrack adds depth and complexity to the storytelling in Contact.

Sarah Brown

5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Contact is a powerful and evocative accompaniment to the film's themes of exploration, discovery, and the search for meaning in the universe.