The Aviator(2004) Apr 2026

The soundtrack for is composed of a diverse mix of original score pieces by Howard Shore , popular big band jazz standards of the era, and classical works. Key Pieces & Themes

: Shore’s score features a blend of grand orchestral suites and intimate motifs. A central piece is the "Suite (from 'The Aviator')" , which captures the ambition and turbulence of Howard Hughes' life. The Aviator(2004)

: The film heavily features music from the 1920s to the 1940s to ground it in its historical setting: The soundtrack for is composed of a diverse

– An Artie Shaw composition used during intense scenes involving Hughes' romantic and personal struggles. : The film heavily features music from the

– Performed by The Original Memphis Five. "Avalon" – Performed by the Benny Goodman Quartet. "After You've Gone" – Performed by Loudon Wainwright III.

by Johann Sebastian Bach. Symphony No. 6 (Pathétique) by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.