The official soundtrack for the Doctor Who spin-off, The War Between the Land and the Sea be available across all major digital platforms on 5 December.
Distributed by Silva Screen Records, the album blends orchestral grandeur with modern sonic textures and features an original score by composer Lorne Balfe. The soundtrack culminates in the powerful closing cover of David Bowie’s 1977 hit song Heroes performed by Alison Goldfrapp and Lorne Balfe.
Tracklist:
Barclay’s Theme
Aqua
The Mistake
Mission Launch
Into the Unknown
All over the World
Negotiations
Welcome our Guests
Weight of the World
Descending
Aqua Den
Prisoner of War
Lawless
Calling for Her
Survivor
Terrified of You
Heroes
Composer Lorne Balfe said: “Creating the score for The War Between Land and Sea felt like composing at the boundary of two worlds – where the modern day meets the ancient sea. I wanted to draw the audience into a journey of mystery, wonder, and conflict, and I hope every note echoes humanity’s struggle to find balance with forces beyond their understanding.”
English musician, vocalist and record producer Alison Goldfrapp added: “Covering Heroes felt deeply connected to the spirit of the series which is about resilience and unity in the face of overwhelming forces. Working with Lorne was a wonderful experience, his ability to weave emotion and cinematic vision into orchestral textures brought a new dimension to Heroes”.
Russell T Davies, Screenwriter and producer added: “Lorne’s music soars from the land to the sea and then high into the skies, it’s so beautiful.”
The first track, Barclay’s Theme, is now available for streaming and download on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other major platforms with the album launching online on 5 December. Alison Goldfrapp and Lorne Balfe’s cover of David Bowie’s Heroes will release online on 12 December. A physical album will launch in 2026.
Written by Russell T Davies and Pete McTighe and directed by Dylan Holmes Williams, The War Between the Land and the Sea will begin transmission on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the UK on 7 December 2025. The spin-off series will transmit exclusively on Disney+ outside of the UK (where available) some time in 2026.