Most big budget movies these days release soundtracks full of music that you will never actually hear throughout the movie. They are primarily on the soundtrack as a marketing tool or are songs that you may hear briefly in the background of the movie for 5 or 10 seconds (likely without even noticing). That is not the kind of soundtrack you will find for the movie The Fifth Element.

Everything you hear on The Fifth Element soundtrack is from the movie (the first song is the full length version of the one you hear at the end of the movie). I don't think I would have enjoyed the movie as much as I did was it not for the mood and emotion the songs helped to create for the scenes. All the music on the soundtrack was composed, arranged, and performed by Eric Serra who I now truly admire. Personally, I love listening to the soundtrack because of how strongly it reminds me of my favorite scenes from the movie.

NOTE: I will be including references to scenes from the movie that associate strongly with some pieces.

Little Light Of Love (4:50)
This is probably my favorite song on the soundtrack because of it's instant appeal the first time I heard it. I bought the soundtrack mostly so I could get my hands on this song. Although it is only heard during the final credits, this song is still a quality part of the soundtrack.

Mondoshawan (4:01)
This song is played at the start of the movie during the opening scene where the aliens known as the Mondoshawan return to earth in the early 1900's. A part of the song that gives me the chills every time I hear it is a funky little "flute-ish" sound made when the camera pans over-top of a relic. The relic contains the being that is the Fifth Element. It is very effective in creating a gentle mood early on in the movie.

Timecrash (1:49)
Now the Mondoshawan are leaving with the stones. The song picks up speed and creates a bit of excitement as the priest in the scene reaches to the sky as the aliens fly away. He shouts "I will fulfill my destiny!" The song also contains some elements of African or Indian musical highlights.

Korben Dallas (1:43)
Korben Dallas is the hero of the movie being played by Bruce Willis, and this song introduces us to him as he wakes up in his tiny, futuristic New York apartment. The song is kind of funky and has the uniquely edited sounds of a crying cat played throughout.

Koolen (0:55)
A very short and relaxing piano piece that highlights the scene where Leeloo comes crashing into Korben Dallas's life. It may be short, but it is beautiful.

Akta (1:51)
The chase scene song. This is a fast paced song with some funky drum beats mixed in.

Leeloo (4:56)
This song starts off slow and soft and increases in volume, only to become soft again. The funky "flute-ish" sound heard in the Mondoshawan piece is also heard in this song. Violins can also be heard throughout and as the song nears it's end, the volume fluctuates again to make the transition to the next track.

Five Millenia Later (3:13)
As the music continues from the previous song, it quickly speeds up with some drum beats. Some laser type sounds are heard and then the song kicks into high gear. The scene is Leeloo escaping from the regeneration building and ranks as one of my favorite scene/music combinations in the movie. Four years after I saw the movie for the first time the song still gives me chills.

Plavalaguna (1:47)
A unique and relaxing piece. It contains mostly repetitive and soothing sounds.

Ruby Rap (1:55)
You have to hear this one for yourself. This is an extremely unique rap-type song performed by Ruby Rhod (played by Chris Tucker). It's quite amusing.

Heat (2:54)
This song is heard during the flight to Flotsam Paradise. It has a bit of a reggae feel to it and is very enjoyable.

Badaboom (1:12)
A short, soft song with a trumpet-style sound being played throughout. Badaboom is one of the first words Leeloo says to Korben Dallas when they first meet.

Mangalores (1:06)
Mangalores are bad. This song re-enforces the general feeling people have towards these creatures - fear. It is fast paced and loud which works well in creating the desired emotion for the scene it's used in.

Lucia Di Lammermoor (3:10) / The Diva Dance (1:31)
A beautiful opera ballad and one that is fast paced are performed during the movie. Leeloo (Milla Jovovich) has an awesome hand-to-hand combat scene that coincides with the movements and sounds of the second performance. It's quite neat.

Leeloominai (1:41)
A soft piece that accentuates Leeloo is in trouble. Beautiful violin sounds are used throughout the song.

A Bomb In The Hotel (2:14)
This is a fast paced song with some wolf sounds heard within it. As the song nears it's end, it slows to the sounds of loud drum beats.

Mina Hinoo (0:54)
The sounds of a modified trumpet accentuate this short, soft piece.

No Cash No Trash (1:04)
The volume increases for this next song which seems to end as quickly as it started because of it's fast pace. It also contains some funky sounds in it.

Radiowaves (2:32)
I found this song to be very surreal. It has a strange feel with some faint voices that can be heard. As the song continues it builds in volume before quickly tapering off to finish softly.

Human Nature (2:03) / Pictures of War (1:19)
The pieces accentuate Leeloo's first viewing of all the destruction that human being have brought upon themselves over time. I felt strong emotional response to it as I was also viewing the images she views.

Lakta Ligunai (4:14)
This song is one of the more lengthy on the CD and coincides with the main characters returning to the site where the whole movie began.

Protect Life (2:33)
A soft, beautiful song heard at the end of the movie. This song fits in perfectly with the final scene.

Little Light Of Love (End Titles Version) (3:29)
This is the same song heard at the start of the CD except it is a little shorter and played during the end credits of the movie.

Aknot! Wot? (Bonus Track) (3:35)
This is a mixture of various sounds and voices taken from throughout the movie. It's quite unique and a neat little bonus on the CD.


The songs and sounds heard throughout the CD make for a very enjoyable listening experience and accentuate enjoyment of the movie. The good thing about the CD is the songs follow the scenes of the movie exactly (except for the first song). The bottom line is if you enjoyed the movie, then you will likely enjoy this CD.


Recommended: Yes

Great Music to Play While: Driving