Up in the Air (2009) Soundtrack: Every Song
Up in the Air (2009) Soundtrack: Every Song & When It Plays in the movie
Up in the Air (2009) is a comedy-drama directed by Jason Reitman that offers a poignant look at corporate culture and modern isolation. The film stars George Clooney as Ryan Bingham, a corporate downsizing expert who loves his transient lifestyle of living out of suitcases and collecting frequent flyer miles. His detached existence is challenged by a romantic connection with a fellow traveler (Vera Farmiga) and a sharp, idealistic new coworker (Anna Kendrick) who threatens to ground him with a remote firing program. Masterfully balancing sharp wit with emotional depth, the film provides a timely exploration of human connection, job loss, and what it truly means to have a home.
Soundtrack & Songs List
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Scene Context: UP IN THE AIR Trailer Music
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Lake Michigan
Scene Context: Up in the Air Trailer Song
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Help Yourself
Sad Brad Smith
Scene Context: Third song in Up in the Air Trailer
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This Land Is Your Land
Scene Context: The film begins with an opening sequence featuring the first song and credits presented
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Goin' Home
Dan Auerbach
Scene Context: Scene montage depicting Ryan and Natalie traveling to various locations and terminating employees.
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O.P.P
Naughty By Nature
Scene Context: At an unauthorized entry into the Alpha technology event in Miami.
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Scene Context: Young MC performed at the Alpha Tech Party.
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Sign Your Name
Sananda Maitreya
Scene Context: Alex and Ryan discussed topics during a conversation at the tech party following a young MC's performance.
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Good Times
Scene Context: Ryan, Alex, and Natalie begin dancing at the tech party.
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Empty Boxes
The Everly Brothers
Scene Context: Julie's wedding reception took place at the Grand Ballroom. Guests enjoyed dinner and danced to live music.
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Angel In the Snow
Scene Context: Ryan provides a tour of his former school to Alex.
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Help Yourself
Sad Brad Smith
Scene Context: Wedding montage featuring the ceremony and reception dance.
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Taken At All
Scene Context: Ryan receives training on conducting employee terminations via the internet as part of his preparation for Goal Quest XX.
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Genova
Charles Atlas
Scene Context: The scene opens in Detroit.
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Thank You Lord
Roy Buchanan
Scene Context: Ryan exits his Goal Quest XX presentation to meet with Alex at her residence.
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The Snow Before Us
Charles Atlas
Scene Context: Scene shows multiple employees being terminated from their positions. Ryan is then depicted leaving in his car
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Be Yourself
Graham Nash
Scene Context: Song appears in the end credits as the first entry.
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Up In The Air
Kevin Renick and Friends
Scene Context: Second ending credits music
Up In the Air (Music from the Motion Picture)
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This Land Is Your Land
Sharon Jones , The Dap-Kings
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Security Ballet
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Goin' Home
Dan Auerbach
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Taken At All
Crosby , Stills , Nash
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Angel In the Snow
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Help Yourself
Sad Brad Smith
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Genova
Charles Atlas
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Lost In Detroit
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Thank You Lord
Roy Buchanan
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Be Yourself (1971 Demo)
Graham Nash
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The Snow Before Us
Charles Atlas
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Up In the Air
Kevin Renick
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Bust a Move (Live Version)
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Milwaukee: To the Wedding With a Plus 1
Main Cast
- George Clooney Ryan Bingham
- Vera Farmiga Alex Goran
- Anna Kendrick Natalie Keener
- Sam Elliott Maynard Finch
- Amy Morton Kara Bingham
- Jason Bateman Craig Gregory
- Melanie Lynskey Julie Bingham
- J.K. Simmons Bob
- Danny McBride Jim Miller
- Zach Galifianakis Steve
Official Trailer
Music Team
Soundtrack Crossovers
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in the Movie
| Song Title | Artist | Type |
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| The Passenger | Iggy Pop | Song |
| Lake Michigan | Rogue Wave | Song |
| Help Yourself | Sad Brad Smith | Song |
| This Land Is Your Land | Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings | Song |
| Goin' Home | Dan Auerbach | Song |
| O.P.P | Naughty By Nature | Song |
| Bust a Move | Young MC | Song |
| Sign Your Name | Sananda Maitreya | Song |
| Good Times | Chic | Song |
| Empty Boxes | The Everly Brothers | Song |
| Angel In the Snow | Elliott Smith | Song |
| Help Yourself | Sad Brad Smith | Song |
| Taken At All | Crosby, Stills & Nash | Song |
| Genova | Charles Atlas | Song |
| Thank You Lord | Roy Buchanan | Song |
| The Snow Before Us | Charles Atlas | Song |
| Be Yourself | Graham Nash | Song |
| Up In The Air | Kevin Renick and Friends | Song |
| This Land Is Your Land | Sharon Jones, The Dap-Kings | Score |
| Security Ballet | Rolfe Kent | Score |
| Goin' Home | Dan Auerbach | Score |
| Taken At All | Crosby, Stills, Nash | Score |
| Angel In the Snow | Elliott Smith | Score |
| Help Yourself | Sad Brad Smith | Score |
| Genova | Charles Atlas | Score |
| Lost In Detroit | Rolfe Kent | Score |
| Thank You Lord | Roy Buchanan | Score |
| Be Yourself (1971 Demo) | Graham Nash | Score |
| The Snow Before Us | Charles Atlas | Score |
| Up In the Air | Kevin Renick | Score |
| Bust a Move (Live Version) | Young MC | Score |
| Milwaukee: To the Wedding With a Plus 1 | Rolfe Kent | Score |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Up in the Air?
The score for Up in the Air was composed by Rolfe Kent.
How many songs are in the soundtrack for Up in the Air?
There are 32 songs featured in the soundtrack for Up in the Air. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.
What are the genres of Up in the Air?
The main genres for Up in the Air include Drama, Romance.