2001: A Space Odyssey is a soundtrack album to the film of the same name, released in 1968. The soundtrack is known for its use of many classical and orchestral pieces, and credited for giving many classical pieces resurgences in popularity, such as Johann Strauss II's 1866 Blue Danube Waltz, Richard Strauss' symphonic poem Also sprach Zarathustra, and György Ligeti's Atmosphères. The soundtrack has been re-issued multiple times, including a digitally remastered version in 1996.[3]
Media Condition- (VG) light scratches on both sides
Sleeve Condition- (G+) Seam rip on back half
Track listing
No.TitleMusicPerformer(s)Length1."Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30"Richard StraussThe Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Böhm18:172."Requiem for Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, 2 Mixed Choirs and Orchestra"György LigetiThe Bavarian Radio Orchestra, Francis Travis4:213."Lux Aeterna"György LigetiThe Stuttgart Schola Cantorum, Clytus Gottwald8:024."The Blue Danube"Johann Strauss IIThe Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan10:005."Gayane Ballet Suite (Adagio)"Aram KhachaturianThe Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra, Gennadi Rozhdestvensky5:236."Atmosphères"György LigetiThe Südwestfunk Orchestra, Ernest Bour8:397."Main Title: Also sprach Zarathustra (Thus Spoke Zarathustra)"Richard StraussThe Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Böhm1:41Total length:56:25