Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone soundtrack by John Williams set the tone for the entire franchise, with “Hedwig’s Theme” becoming the series’ signature music. Its blend of magic, wonder, and tension shaped the musical landscape of all eight films. Nominated for an Academy Award and a Grammy, the score’s success paved the way for a consistent musical identity across the franchise, with its themes reappearing throughout the series.
Tracklist
Side A:
PROLOGUE
HARRY’S WONDROUS WORLD
THE ARRIVAL OF BABY HARRY
VISIT TO THE ZOO and LETTERS FROM HOGWARTS
DIAGON ALLEY and THE GRINGOTTS VAULT
Side B:
PLATFORM NINE-AND-THREE-QUARTERS and THE JOURNEY TO HOGWARTS
ENTRY INTO THE GREAT HALL and THE BANQUET
MR. LONGBOTTOM FLIES
HOGWARTS FOREVER! and THE MOVING STAIRS
THE NORWEGIAN RIDGEBACK and A CHANGE OF SEASON
Side C:
THE QUIDDITCH MATCH
CHRISTMAS AT HOGWARTS
THE INVISIBILITY CLOAK and THE LIBRARY SCENE
FLUFFY’S HARP
Side D:
IN THE DEVIL’S SNARE and THE FLYING KEYS
THE CHESS GAME
THE FACE OF VOLDEMORT
LEAVING HOGWARTS
HEDWIG’S THEME