There were eight albums compiled for the films, from 2001 to the final film in 2011, with four different composers, who gradually transitioned from the introduction to the wizarding world, full of light-hearted optimism and joy, to the emotional (and literal) battlegrounds of the final two episodes. He said that the theme, ‘kind of ghosts the film all along and be the music thread that will take us from the beginning to the end of the film.’
‘Lily’s Theme’ appears in Deathly Hallows Part 2 and was written by Alexandre Desplat, who also composed the soundtrack for Deathly Hallows Part 1.
So, how do the Harry Potter soundtracks rank in terms of the best movie soundtracks? We’ve picked our Top 10 Harry Potter songs, and done a deep dive on the soundtracks – showcasing the composers and what their unique contributions were to the franchise.įour different composers lent their talents to the Harry Potter soundtracks – John Williams, who scored the first three, Patrick Doyle ( Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), Nicholas Hooper ( Order of the Phoenix and The Half Blood Prince) and Alexandre Desplat, whose work brought to life the final two films ( Deathly Hallows Part 1 and Part 2).įor great movie music, check out our trailers and film styles playlists. Music for film and trailers helps to set the scene, power up your emotions and, of course, add to the magic onscreen. One of the main ingredients that made the films such a stand-out was their terrific soundtracks. From the books to the films – and the spin-off Fantastic Beasts series – the Potterverse is full of adventure, thrills, fabulous imagination, intrigue, romance and friendship. Whether you’re a Gryffindor or a Hufflepuff, a Ravenclaw or – heaven forfend – a Slytherin, the magical world of Harry Potter has a huge fandom.