Video: Muse - Isolated System by Richard Fenwick | ArchDaily
: While the tone is somber, some fans interpret the ending as a "slight glimmer of hope" for the future. Composition & Sound Muse Isolated System
: Its steady, rhythmic progression created a sense of impending doom that made it the "main theme" for the World War Z soundtrack . Visuals & Music Video Video: Muse - Isolated System by Richard Fenwick
: The track uses news report samples to illustrate a world spiraling toward collapse as energy is used up and chaos increases. Written in , the track is built on
Written in , the track is built on a repetitive, minimalist piano melody that gradually builds with electronic layers.
"The 2nd Law: Isolated System" is an instrumental track by the English rock band Muse, serving as the penultimate song on their 2012 album, The 2nd Law . It is widely recognized for its haunting atmosphere and its prominent use in the 2013 film World War Z . Core Themes & Meaning
The song is a musical interpretation of the , which states that the total entropy (or disorder) in an isolated system can never decrease over time.
