The Rainmaker soundtrack guide: A complete list of the music in the latest legal drama so far

The Rainmaker cast ( Image via Instagram / @lanaparrilla )
The Rainmaker cast ( Image via Instagram / @lanaparrilla )

If you’re following The Rainmaker, you might be wondering what music drives the tension, emotion, and drama throughout the series. The Rainmaker soundtrack is composed of original music by Clinton Shorter, recognized as a composer on District 9 and The Expanse.

The music is well-constructed to provide a legal drama and emotional intricacy to the show, and as a result, it offers a subtle musical background to every episode.

Season 1 official soundtrack, which has 20 original songs, was released on August 15, 2025. All the compositions are tailored to suit the intensity of the courtroom scenes, character scenes, and plot twists.

The songs listed below have been obtained through the official release of the albums on Apple Music and verified by Film Music Reporter.


The Rainmaker Season 1 soundtrack

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Based on the official Apple Music album The Rainmaker: Season 1 (Music from the USA Original Series) by Clinton Shorter, here is the official track list:

  1. The Rainmaker
  2. Are We Doing This?
  3. The Right Fit
  4. Finders Grinders and Minders
  5. Young Mans Gumption
  6. Getting Involved
  7. So Proud of You
  8. It Was Kelly
  9. Ambition vs Desire
  10. Defined by Our Decisions
  11. Lets Stay Friends
  12. All We’ve Got
  13. A Contract with the Jury
  14. Motion Denied
  15. We Love Our Children
  16. Win or Lose
  17. Leo’s Cross
  18. The Master Code
  19. It’s Not Fair
  20. Mothers and Sons

This official list comprises original score tracks composed for the series, distinct from the diverse licensed songs featured within episodes.


About the director: Clinton Shorter

Clinton Shorter is a Canadian composer who is known for composing lively and emotionally rich scores. In the case of The Rainmaker, Shorter introduces an element of tension, drama, and introspection, which is an ideal complement to the storytelling of the legal drama.

His music is designed to augment the narration, either in special effects of an atmospheric courtroom or moments of self-introspection. Shorter is the only composer of the soundtrack, which is confirmed by the official sources like Apple Music and Film Music Reporter.


Where to listen and source

Season 1 on the official Soundtrack is streamable on the following significant media platforms, including:

  • Apple Music
  • Spotify

The other digital streaming services.

This guide uses the official album release on Apple Music as the source of the track list.


Observations from the soundtrack

The music in The Rainmaker is deliberately varied in tone and texture: tense and suspenseful backgrounds are mixed with reflective and emotional music. Such variety enables the soundtrack to reflect the themes of the series, such as justice, morality, and personal development. Through music, the show creates an emotional appeal, and at the same time, is filled with the high stakes of a courtroom drama.

Shorter employs short tense cuts in transitions and longer, atmospheric music in the emphasis of climactic moments. As a result of this musical planning, the audience is kept wholly engaged in the narrative, be it when the courtroom is in conflict or when the music is low, and focused on the characters.


The Rainmaker soundtrack is a crucial element of the show as it provides a multidimensional and immersive experience to listen to. The compositions written by Clinton Shorter improve the story, focusing on emotional richness, tension, and personality development. Using the source of the official album, this guide makes all the tracks included correct and relevant to the soundtrack of Season 1.

To both the viewers and the music listeners, the soundtrack gives an understanding of the tone and rhythm of the series, showing that even music as it is used in a legal drama can be really thoughtful and helpful in telling the story. The Rainmaker soundtrack is a balanced and well-developed set of tunes; even when listened to in episodes or on its own, it fits the movie in every aspect.

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Edited by Anjali Singh