Atlas (from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Coldplay / Arranged by Michael Brown
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00284398
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Recorded by Coldplay, this beautiful and emotive ballad from "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" notably marks the first time that the band has ever written and recorded an original song specifically for a motion picture. Dur: 3:45
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00284398
More about this title
About the Artist: Coldplay
Coldplay emerged from the British rock scene in the late 1990s and became one of the defining bands of their generation, known for crafting melodically rich songs that balance emotional depth with accessible production. Their catalog spans stadium anthems and intimate ballads, and they've consistently demonstrated an ability to adapt their songwriting across genres and contexts, including film scores and collaborative projects.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the introspective beauty of Coldplay's original without requiring students to navigate overly complex harmonic language or instrumental doublings. The Grade 3 scoring opens the piece to a wider range of ensembles while preserving the emotional arc that made 'Atlas' resonate with film audiences, giving your students a modern ballad with genuine artistic substance.
What to expect
Quiet strength wrapped in longing. The piece unfolds with restraint, allowing space between the phrases, and the orchestration supports rather than overwhelms the emotional core. There's a cinematic quality to the arrangement that pulls listeners into an intimate moment rather than broadcasting it from a stage.
Who it's for
Bands seeking contemporary film music that doesn't demand advanced technical skills and want to program something their students genuinely recognize and care about. This works equally well for concert programs, pops events, or as a stepping stone for younger musicians building confidence in ballad performance.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening phrases with dynamic restraint; the power of this piece comes from nuance rather than volume, so resist the urge to swell too early.
- Balance the melody line carefully between your lead voices and the underlying harmonic support, ensuring the accompaniment sits slightly back without disappearing.
- Attend to intonation in sustained chords, particularly during the quieter passages where imprecision becomes audible.
- Let the recorded accompaniment guide your ensemble's tempo and phrasing, but trust your musicians to breathe naturally within that framework.
How to use it
Pair this with other contemporary rock or pop arrangements to create a thematic section that speaks to your students' musical lives outside the concert hall. It also serves as an effective closing number or a gentle bridge between heavier classical repertoire and lighter selections, giving audiences a moment of reflection before intermission or the final piece.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing melody and accompaniment across the ensemble
- Sustaining long tones with consistent intonation
- Performing with dynamic nuance at soft and moderate volume levels
- Interpreting rubato and flexible phrasing in contemporary ballad style