Atlantis: The Lost Empire (soundtrack)

The Atlantis: The Lost Empire soundtrack is the musical score to the 2001 Walt Disney Animation Studios film of the same name. The score was composed by James Newton Howard. It was released by Walt Disney Records on May 22, 2001, preceding the film's theatrical release.

The soundtrack features a predominantly orchestral score, incorporating elements of world music and synthesized sounds to create a unique and adventurous soundscape reflective of the film's themes of exploration and lost civilizations. Howard utilized a large orchestra and choir to build the epic scale of the music, particularly during action sequences and moments of discovery. He also incorporated instruments and musical motifs suggestive of ancient cultures, albeit without explicitly referencing any specific existing culture.

Notable cues within the score include "The Submarine Voyage," which accompanies the Ulysses' descent into the Atlantic Ocean, "Atlantis Discovered," a triumphant piece celebrating the discovery of the lost city, and "Milo's Return," the end credits theme which encapsulates the heroic and hopeful tone of the film.

While no commercially released album of songs accompanied the film, a song titled "Where the Dream Takes You," performed by Mýa, was used in the end credits and featured on some international releases of the soundtrack. The soundtrack received generally positive reviews, with critics praising Howard's inventive use of orchestral and synthesized elements to create a memorable and fitting accompaniment to the film.