"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
Video: Muse - Isolated System by Richard Fenwick | ArchDaily Muse Isolated System
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
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. The song is a musical interpretation of the
The official music video features footage from the short film Artificial Worlds V. 3.0 by Richard Fenwick.
: While the tone is somber, some fans interpret the ending as a "slight glimmer of hope" for the future. Composition & Sound
: It blends elements of ambient music, electronic "wubby" dubstep textures, and classical minimalism.