Jóhann Jóhannsson's "The Theory of Everything" is a captivating journey through the realms of neoclassical music, released on November 4, 2014, under Back Lot Music. This 49-minute album is a testament to Jóhannsson's ability to blend minimalistic compositions with profound, evocative soundscapes. The tracklist, featuring titles like "Cavendish Lab," "A Spacetime Singularity," and "The Theory of Everything," hints at the album's intellectual and exploratory nature, drawing inspiration from scientific and philosophical concepts. Each piece is meticulously crafted, showcasing Jóhannsson's signature style of layering textures and rhythms to create a deeply immersive listening experience. From the hauntingly beautiful "Cambridge, 1963" to the ethereal "The Whirling Ways of Stars that Pass," the album is a cohesive exploration of sound and silence, making it a standout work in Jóhannsson's discography.
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Tracks
Cambridge, 1963Jóhann Jóhannsson
RowingJóhann Jóhannsson
Domestic PressuresJóhann Jóhannsson
ChalkboardJóhann Jóhannsson
Cavendish LabJóhann Jóhannsson
Collapsing InwardsJóhann Jóhannsson
A Game of CroquetJóhann Jóhannsson
The Origins of TimeJóhann Jóhannsson
Viva VoceJóhann Jóhannsson
The WeddingJóhann Jóhannsson
The Dreams that Stuff is Made OfJóhann Jóhannsson
A Spacetime SingularityJóhann Jóhannsson
The StairsJóhann Jóhannsson
A Normal FamilyJóhann Jóhannsson
Forces of AttractionJóhann Jóhannsson
Rowing - Alternate VersionJóhann Jóhannsson
CampingJóhann Jóhannsson
ComaJóhann Jóhannsson
The Spelling BoardJóhann Jóhannsson
The Voice BoxJóhann Jóhannsson
A Brief History of TimeJóhann Jóhannsson
Daisy, DaisyJóhann Jóhannsson
A Model of the UniverseJóhann Jóhannsson
The Theory of EverythingJóhann Jóhannsson
London, 1988Jóhann Jóhannsson
EpilogueJóhann Jóhannsson
The Whirling Ways of Stars that PassJóhann Jóhannsson
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