Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone soundtrack: A definitive guide to all the songs in the movie
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released on 10 November 2001 in the UK and 16 November 2001 in the United States. The movie is directed by Chris Columbus and is based on J.K. Rowling's best-selling novel by the same name. It marks the beginning of the film series about a young wizard named Harry Potter.
The story follows Harry’s first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he discovers he is famous for surviving an attack from the dark wizard Voldemort, who killed his parents.
John Williams composed and conducted the film's famous soundtrack. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone's soundtrack, released on October 30, 2001, features famous film themes. Among the score's melodies is Hedwig's Theme, which appears in all Harry Potter films.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone's whimsical, mysterious, and heroic music fits the movie's magical world. John Williams, the legendary composer, seamlessly blends orchestral elements to enhance the film's fantasy atmosphere.
All songs of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone soundtrack
- Prologue – 2:12
- Harry's Wondrous World – 5:21
- The Arrival of Baby Harry – 4:25
- Visit to the Zoo and Letters from Hogwarts – 3:23
- Diagon Alley and The Gringotts Vault – 4:06
- Platform Nine-and-Three-Quarters and The Journey to Hogwarts – 3:14
- Entry into the Great Hall and The Banquet – 3:42
- Mr. Longbottom Flies – 3:35
- Hogwarts Forever! and The Moving Stairs – 3:47
- The Norwegian Ridgeback and A Change of Season – 2:47
- The Quidditch Match – 8:29
- Christmas at Hogwarts – 2:56
- The Invisibility Cloak and The Library Scene – 3:16
- Fluffy's Harp – 2:39
- In the Devil's Snare and The Flying Keys – 2:21
- The Chess Game – 3:49
- The Face of Voldemort – 6:10
- Leaving Hogwarts – 2:14
- Hedwig's Theme – 5:11
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: Looking into the plot of the movie
Harry Potter is an orphan who was raised by the Dursley family. He thinks that a car accident killed his parents. Hagrid comes to see him on his 11th birthday. He tells Harry he is a wizard, and Hogwarts has accepted him.
Hagrid brings Harry to Diagon Alley to get things for school. It comes to Harry's attention that Voldemort killed his parents. Voldemort tried to kill Harry but failed. He left a scar on Harry that looks like lightning.
He meets Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger at Hogwarts. He also meets Draco Malfoy, who doesn't like Ron. The students are split up into four groups or houses. The house of Gryffindor is home to Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Doctor Who is put in Slytherin. Harry is put in charge of finding the Gryffindor Quidditch team's Seeker. During the game, he flies really well.
Harry, Ron, and Hermione find Fluffy, a dog with three heads, who is keeping a secret. It turns out that Fluffy is watching over the Philosopher's Stone. Harry thinks that Snape is attempting to steal the stone. The three people learn about Nicholas Flamel, who made the stone. They also learn that Voldemort wants the stone to get stronger again.
Dumbledore elucidates that the love of Harry's mother provided him protection. The Philosopher's Stone has been obliterated. During the end-of-term banquet, Gryffindor secures the House Cup. Harry returns to the Dursleys, content to have discovered a genuine home at Hogwarts.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
