Sixteen Hundred Men | 1917 Ost Apr 2026

Critics and fans often note the track's departure from Newman's typical style, with many drawing comparisons to other legendary film scores: Sixteen Hundred Men | 1917 OST

The cue opens with a taut, rhythmic "ticking" sound from the strings, acting as a literal and metaphorical countdown for the lives at stake. Sixteen Hundred Men | 1917 OST

Music from 1917 (2019) distributed by Universal Pictures. 1917 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Thomas Newman. YouTube·Original Soundtrack 1917 – Thomas Newman | MOVIE MUSIC UK Critics and fans often note the track's departure

Features an 87-piece orchestra recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London. Cinematic Context rhythmic "ticking" sound from the strings

The piece was famously recorded in a single take to match the film's "one-shot" cinematography style. Duration: Approximately 6 minutes and 32 seconds.