Independence Day was my first soundtrack by David Arnold and it didn't take more than a minute to become a David Arnold fan. From the beginning, the music is brooding and eerie, foreshadowing the appearance of the massive alien ships. Once the aliens fire the first shot, all hell brakes loose as the action becomes rapid and intense between the good and bad. After very beautiful patriotic music, the battle continues for the final time, ending with victorious and extremely patriotic music. Listening to it makes you proud to be an American and human. I recommend this highly to first-time David Arnold fans.