Popular songs and insert tracks from the Mission: Impossible series
Tom Cruise’s blockbuster Mission: Impossible series is widely known not only for its engaging stories but also for its stylish music.
The theme from the original TV series, Mission: Impossible, composed by Lalo Schifrin, is famous for its distinctive 5/4 time signature.
It’s so iconic that even people who haven’t seen the films have likely heard it somewhere.
This time, we’re highlighting tracks used across the various Mission: Impossible films.
In addition to the film scores, we’ve selected songs played over the end credits and insert songs used in memorable scenes, so even those who’ve seen the movies might discover something new!
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Popular Songs and Insert Tracks from the Mission: Impossible Series (21–30)
Morocco PursuitJoe Kraemer
This piece is a track titled “Morocco Pursuit,” used in the film Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.
The composer is Joe Kraemer, an American film score composer.
Before this work, he and Tom Cruise had also collaborated in the film Jack Reacher as composer and actor.
He is still relatively young, but he is one of the composers whose future work I’m excited to see.
The PlanJoe Kraemer
This is a piece titled The Plan composed by Joe Kraemer.
It was used in the film Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.
Although the track unfolds at a generally slow pace, the way the theme song is subtly woven in is very skillful.
A mysterious and thrilling piece like this feels essential for a spy movie, doesn’t it?
A Storm Is ComingLorne Balfe
This is the piece A Storm Is Coming, composed by Lorne Balfe and used in Mission: Impossible – Fallout.
The title means “A Storm Is Coming,” and as you can hear, it’s a real tempest—far beyond a mere typhoon.
It’s frightening how Lorne Balfe can so briskly deliver such powerful expression in a track as short as 1 minute and 12 seconds.
Kremlin With AnticipationMichael Giacchino
This piece is Michael Giacchino’s “Kremlin With Anticipation.” It’s used in the blockbuster film Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.
The male choir gives it an eerie, almost grotesque atmosphere that’s truly terrifying.
Overall, the track builds tension, and when it reaches its peak and segues into the Mission: Impossible theme, it’s absolutely spine-tingling!
Mood IndiaMichael Giacchino
This piece is titled Mood India, composed by Michael Giacchino.
It was used in the film Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.
It skillfully combines the sitar—an Indian-origin instrument related to the guitar—with electronic instruments.
The repeating sitar phrase really sticks in your ears.
It doesn’t have a strong Bollywood vibe, but it still captures a sense of India.
Schifrin and VariationsMichael Giacchino
For some of you, when it comes to Mission: Impossible, this is the song that screams “heart-pounding!!” This track has tension, a flashy vibe, and captures the best of action films.
For those pulse-racing scenes, music like this is absolutely essential for the effect.
It might just be the perfect song to get your heart racing and hype you up!
In conclusion
So far, we’ve introduced several Mission: Impossible soundtracks.
Did you find the one you were looking for? We listed them by popularity, and as expected, the top spot goes to the original! It’s surprising, but when you listen to the sound, it kind of makes sense! It’s a classic soundtrack with intense, distorted guitar arrangements and absolutely no electronic sounds.
It’s timeless and wonderful!