Iconic Soundtracks in Time Travel & Tragic Romance

Time Travel Films

• Interstellar (2014) – Hans Zimmer
• Heavy use of organ and minimalist, repetitive melodies creates a sense of infinity and time distortion.
• The Time Traveler’s Wife (2009) – Mychael Danna
• Soft pianos and strings reflect the deep emotional struggle of a love story disrupted by time travel.
• About Time (2013) – Nick Laird-Clowes & Various Artists
• A mix of indie-folk, nostalgic piano, and orchestral music that captures both romance and the bittersweet nature of time travel.

Tragic Romance Films

• The Fault in Our Stars (2014) – Mike Mogis & Nathaniel Walcott
• A mix of indie-folk and soft orchestral to create a youthful yet emotional atmosphere.
• Five Feet Apart (2019) – Brian Tyler & Breton Vivian
• Uses soft piano, minimalistic strings, and delicate synths to create a tragic yet modern romantic feel.
• Titanic (1997) – James Horner
• Most iconic tragic romance soundtrack, with powerful orchestral themes, choir elements, and solo piano pieces.