Captain America: The First Avenger

Soundtrack / Score · 2011 · 26 tracks

Captain America: The First Avenger

Alan Silvestri's score for Captain America: The First Avenger is a masterclass in classic Hollywood heroism, featuring soaring orchestral themes, propulsive action cues, and a touch of period charm.

July 19, 2011 · Buena Vista Records

This is the sound of pure, unadulterated heroism. Alan Silvestri, a master of the blockbuster score, delivers an album brimming with grand orchestral fanfares, sweeping strings, and a propulsive energy that perfectly captures Captain America's origin story. It's a score that makes you want to stand taller, face adversity, and believe in the good fight. From the iconic main theme that embodies unwavering courage to the driving rhythms of battle and the occasional nostalgic nod to the 1940s, this soundtrack is an essential listen for anyone who loves classic, emotionally resonant film music and the thrill of a hero's journey. It's a score that feels both timeless and perfectly tailored to its patriotic protagonist.

Tracklist · 26 Tracks

01

Captain America Main Titles

0:54

02

Frozen Wasteland

1:52

03

Schmidt’s Treasure

3:00

04

Farewell to Bucky

2:49

05

Hydra Lab

1:52

06

Training the Supersoldier

1:07

07

Schmidt’s Story

1:57

08

Vitarays

4:23

09

Captain America “We Did It”

1:57

10

Kruger Chase

2:53

11

Hostage on the Pier

2:44

12

General’s Resign

2:16

13

Unauthorized Night Flight

3:11

14

Troop Liberation

5:04

15

Factory Inferno

5:05

16

Triumphant Return

2:14

17

Howling Commando’s Montage

2:14

18

Hydra Train

3:25

19

“Rain Fire Upon Them”

1:37

20

Motorcycle Mayhem

3:03

21

Invasion

5:07

22

Fight on the Flight Deck

3:28

23

“This Is My Choice”

3:24

24

Passage of Time

1:34

25

Captain America

1:06

26

Star Spangled Man

2:53

Moments Worth Listening For

The iconic, soaring brass motif of the main theme, first fully realized in 'Captain America March', instantly establishes the hero's unwavering spirit.

The transition from a more intimate, character-driven string melody to a powerful, full orchestral swell in tracks like 'Training the Supersoldier', perfectly mirroring Steve Rogers' transformation.

The inclusion of 'Star Spangled Man' offers a delightful, period-accurate big band interlude, a charming contrast to the otherwise dramatic score.

The relentless, driving percussion and urgent string ostinatos that underscore the climactic action sequences, building palpable tension and excitement.

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Where This Album Departs

How does Captain America: The First Avenger sound next to the rest of Alan Silvestri's catalogue?

Triumphant+1.2σ

Triumphant saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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