"Hackers 3" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Hackers³: Music From and Inspired by the Original Motion Picture ‘Hackers’" Soundtrack Description

Overview

“Hackers 3” wasn’t a movie in 1999—it was the third commercial album tied to Hackers (1995). Issued as Hackers³: Music From and Inspired by the Original Motion Picture ‘Hackers’, it completes the franchise’s soundtrack trilogy with late-’90s club and electronica that echo the film’s neon-cyber mood. Many cuts are inspired by rather than screen-used; the point is vibe continuity, not a replay of volume one.

Discogs and AllMusic document the release under Edel America Records with a U.S. date of September 21, 1999 and a ~73-minute runtime. Amazon’s historical listing mirrors the running order and mix versions. Wikipedia’s film entry confirms the broader pattern: three volumes released over three years—first drawn mostly from the movie, later sets mixing used and inspired tracks.

Questions & Answers

Is there a 1999 film called Hackers 3?

No. The 1999 item is a compilation album; the only feature film is Hackers (1995).

Who released the album?

Edel America Records (1999 U.S. CD release; barcode and credits confirm label details).

What kind of music is it?

Late-’90s electronic: big beat, progressive house, breakbeat, and atmospheric techno alongside a few trip-hop/ambient touches.

Are all tracks in the movie?

No. As with Hackers² (1997), several are “inspired by.” Volume one contains most film-used cuts.

Does it include marquee names from the franchise?

Yes—Moby, BT, Orbital, Fluke, Carl Cox, Chicane, and Brooklyn Bounce appear here, some via remixes/edits typical of the era.

How long is the disc?

About 73 minutes (AllMusic duration 1:13:26).

Notes & Trivia

• Of the three albums, Hackers³ skews most toward “DJ-set” sequencing—extended mixes, fewer hard cuts.
• Packaging carries 1995 United Artists artwork credit alongside 1999 Edel America phonographic copyright.
• Orbital return with “An Fhomhair,” contrasting the film-famous “Halcyon + On + On” (on volume one).
• John Lydon appears via the Leftfield remix of “Psychopath,” a spiritual cousin to “Open Up.”
• Brooklyn Bounce’s “Hack the Planet” became a fan-tagline match even though it’s compilation-only.

Genres & Themes

Big beat / breakbeat → bravado and mischief; percussion hits mirror “one-up” hacker dares.

Progressive house / trance → systems-overview energy; long builds fit city flyovers and prep montages.

Ambient-techno / downtempo → reflection and late-night glow; the humane counterweight to heist kinetics.

Tracks & Scenes

Legend: items marked “COMP-ONLY” are on Hackers³ but not heard in the 1995 film; “IN FILM” references volume-one placements for context.

“Why Can’t It Stop” — Moby (COMP-ONLY)
Where it fits conceptually: post-prank breathers; non-diegetic, mid-tempo reset.
Why it matters: classic Moby melancholy that cools the adrenaline between operations.

“Godspeed” — BT (Edit) (COMP-ONLY)
Where it fits: code-flow montage with rising arpeggios; non-diegetic.
Why it matters: BT’s rhythmic gating sells “CPU-as-metronome.”

“Absurd (Whitewash Mix)” — Fluke (COMP-ONLY)
Where it fits: gear-up sequences; non-diegetic.
Why it matters: rubbery bass and clipped vox equal sleek menace.

“Phuture 2000” — Carl Cox (COMP-ONLY)
Where it fits: club-floor intel exchanges; non-diegetic.
Why it matters: peak-hour insistence for “we’re in motion” scenes.

“An Fhomhair” — Orbital (COMP-ONLY)
Where it fits: city-as-circuit panoramas; non-diegetic.
Why it matters: widescreen lift from the duo most associated with the film’s aura.

“Psychopath (Leftfield Mix)” — John Lydon (COMP-ONLY)
Where it fits: antagonist POV intercuts; non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Lydon’s bite meets Leftfield’s steel—punk attitude in club armor.

“Strong in Love” — Chicane (COMP-ONLY)
Where it fits: dawn decompression; non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Balearic gloss that hints at relief after risk.

“Hack the Planet” — Brooklyn Bounce (COMP-ONLY)
Where it fits: hype montage; non-diegetic.
Why it matters: title syncs with the franchise’s rallying cry.

Context anchors from the film (on Volume 1)
“Halcyon + On + On” — Orbital (IN FILM) — opening-feel city vistas; dreamlike “system wonder.”
“Voodoo People” — The Prodigy (IN FILM) — rivalry energy; breakbeat teeth.

Music–Story Links

Even without new scenes, the compilation maps cleanly onto remembered beats: big-beat cuts read as competence and swagger; progressive house tracks signal scale and planning; downtempo selections humanize the crew. It’s a “shadow score” for a movie fans already know shot-for-shot.

How It Was Made

Edel America assembled a rights-clearable, late-’90s snapshot that kept the franchise’s brand of UK-leaning club music in print. Documentation (label credits, barcode, mastering notes) confirms an official, not bootleg, release. The curatorial brief: complement the 1996 and 1997 discs without duplicating their tentpoles.

Reception & Quotes

AllMusic logs the release and duration; collector notes on Discogs and retailer archives frame it as the trilogy’s “DJ-friendly” entry.

“Released in 3 separate volumes over three years… the second and third are a mix of music inspired by the film.” Wikipedia (film entry)

“Release Date: September 21, 1999 — Duration 1:13:26.” AllMusic listing

Additional Info

• Runtime ~73 minutes; long-mix sequencing favors continuous listening.
• Packaging variants exist across regions; Discogs entries catalog matrix/runout and label codes.
• “Compilation-only” nature means licensing for streams can vary by territory.
• Volume mapping: V1 (film-heavy), V2 (club showcase), V3 (late-’90s refresh).
• Some fan playlists fold V2/V3 highlights into “definitive” film-vibe mixes.

Technical Info

• Title: Hackers³: Music From and Inspired by the Original Motion Picture “Hackers”
• Year: 1999 (U.S. release)
• Type: Various-artists compilation (electronic)
• Label: Edel America Records
• Length: ~73 minutes (AllMusic 1:13:26)
• Notable tracks: Moby “Why Can’t It Stop”; BT “Godspeed” (Edit); Fluke “Absurd (Whitewash Mix)”; Carl Cox “Phuture 2000”; Orbital “An Fhomhair”; John Lydon “Psychopath (Leftfield Mix)”; Chicane “Strong in Love”; Brooklyn Bounce “Hack the Planet.”
• Series relation: Third volume after 1996 OST and 1997 Hackers²; complements, doesn’t duplicate.

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Discogs; AllMusic; Amazon; Wikipedia (film entry).

November, 10th 2025