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Avengers: Age of Ultron (soundtrack)

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Avengers: Age of Ultron (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Film score by
Brian Tyler and Danny Elfman
Released
  • April 28, 2015 (2015-04-28) (Digital)
  • May 19, 2015 (2015-05-19) (Physical)
Recorded2015
Studio
GenreFilm score
Length77:26
Label
Producer
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Avengers: Age of Ultron (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the film score for the Marvel Studios film, Avengers: Age of Ultron by Brian Tyler and Danny Elfman. Hollywood Records released the album digitally on April 28, 2015, and in physical formats on May 19, 2015.

Background

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In March 2014, Brian Tyler signed on to compose the film's score, replacing the composer for the first film, Alan Silvestri, while also marking his third film collaboration with Marvel, following Iron Man 3 and Thor: The Dark World in 2013.[1] Tyler stated that the score pays homage to John Williams' scores for Star Wars, Superman, and Raiders of the Lost Ark, and references the scores for the Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America films in order to create a cohesive musical universe, saying, "That's the goal for sure. You have to build in nostalgia and do it upfront so you can relate to it."[2] Danny Elfman also contributed music to the score,[3] using Silvestri's Avengers theme from the first film to create a new hybrid theme.[4] "The movie is such a large canvas that there were parts that really benefited from his kind of voice," Tyler said of Elfman's contributions. "But also, it needed to all fit together and hang together seamlessly, and that was something we worked really hard on doing."[5]

The score was performed by both the Philharmonia Orchestra and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and recorded at Abbey Road Studios in early 2015.[6] In April 2015, Marvel released the track listing and announced that the soundtrack would be released in physical media on May 19, 2015,[7] and digitally on April 28, 2015.[8] The following day, a bonus track composed by Elfman, titled "New Avengers-Avengers: Age of Ultron", was revealed.[9]

Track listing

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Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron track listing[7][8][9]
No.TitleMusicLength
1."Avengers: Age of Ultron Title"Brian Tyler0:43
2."Heroes"Danny Elfman2:07
3."Rise Together"Brian Tyler2:23
4."Breaking and Entering"Brian Tyler3:04
5."It Begins"Danny Elfman2:42
6."Birth of Ultron"Brian Tyler3:05
7."Ultron-Twins"Danny Elfman4:13
8."Hulkbuster"Brian Tyler4:32
9."Can You Stop This Thing?"Danny Elfman1:03
10."Sacrifice"Brian Tyler2:42
11."Farmhouse"Danny Elfman4:02
12."The Vault"Brian Tyler2:58
13."The Mission"Brian Tyler2:48
14."Seoul Searching"Brian Tyler2:48
15."Inevitability-One Good Eye" (not featured in film)Danny Elfman5:07
16."Ultron Wakes"Danny Elfman1:43
17."Vision"Brian Tyler3:47
18."The Battle"Brian Tyler4:24
19."Wish You Were Here"Brian Tyler1:36
20."The Farm"Danny Elfman1:14
21."Darkest of Intentions"Brian Tyler2:26
22."Fighting Back"Brian Tyler2:33
23."Avengers Unite"Danny Elfman1:08
24."Keys to the Past"Brian Tyler1:48
25."Uprising"Brian Tyler2:32
26."Outlook"Brian Tyler2:38
27."The Last One"Brian Tyler2:14
28."Nothing Lasts Forever"Danny Elfman1:57
29."New Avengers - Avengers: Age of Ultron"Danny Elfman3:09
Total length:77:26

Additional music

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For the Japanese release of the film, Marvel Japan recruited Swedish pop musician Wrethov to compose an original song.[10]

Additional music credited in Avengers: Age of Ultron:[11]

Title Composer Performer(s) Key Scenes/Notes
"Themes from Marvel's The Avengers" Alan Silvestri Interpolated throughout the film.
"Norma, Act I: 'Casta Diva'" Vincenzo Bellini Maria Callas, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Tullio Serafin Bruce listens to the song on headphones as the Avengers fly back to the Avengers Tower.
"Great Intentions" Jason French Muniz, Colton Fisher, James Katalbas and Jason Rabinowitz Damato During the party at the Avenger Tower.
"Liquid Spirit" Gregory Porter Gregory Porter Plays in the background during the Avengers' victory party.
"I Can't Get Started" Ira Gershwin, Vernon Duke BBC Big Band Orchestra
"Evening of Elegance" Bill Keis
"Drum Duel" Brian Tyler Brian Tyler Plays during the contest of lifting Thor's hammer, the Mjolnir.
"I've Got No Strings" Leigh Harline, Ned Washington Dickie Jones After its lyrics are first spoken by Ultron, the song plays as he escapes to Baron Wolfgang von Strucker's Sokovia base. He sings the first few lines later on in the film when he ambushes the Avengers after hijacking the Quinjet.
"Cinderella, Op. 87 Ballet" Sergei Prokofiev Plays during Black Widow's flashbacks to her upbringing at the Red Room.
"Berliner Messe: 1. Kyrie" Arvo Pärt Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra Plays during the aftermath of Pietro's death as Wanda confronts and kills Ultron.
"Full Dress Hop" Gene Krupa, David Roy Eldridge Gene Krupa & His Orchestra Plays during Captain America's vision of a party celebrating the end of World War II.

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for Avengers: Age of Ultron (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Chart (2015) Peak

position

UK Compilation Albums (OCC)[12] 74
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[13] 85
UK Soundtrack Albums (OCC)[14] 9

References

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  1. ^ filmmusicreporter (March 19, 2014). "Brian Tyler to Score Avengers: Age of Ultron". Film Music Reporter. Archived from the original on March 20, 2014. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
  2. ^ Graser, Marc (July 24, 2014). "Star Wars, Superman Inspire New Avengers Score". Variety. Archived from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
  3. ^ filmmusicreporter (February 24, 2015). "Danny Elfman to Compose Additional Music for Avengers: Age of Ultron". Film Music Reporter. Archived from the original on February 26, 2015. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  4. ^ 891 ABC Adelaide (March 12, 2015). 891 ABC Adelaide Danny Elfman. SoundCloud. Event occurs at 0:09:13. Archived from the original on May 19, 2015. Retrieved March 13, 2015.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Horn, John; Lanz, Michelle; Roe, Mike (May 1, 2015). "Avengers: Age of Ultron, Furious 7 Composer Brian Tyler Explains the Secrets of Iconic Themes". KPCC. American Public Media Group. Archived from the original on September 19, 2016. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
  6. ^ Philharmonia Orchestra (April 27, 2015). "Avengers: Age Of Ultron - Composer Brian Tyler on Recording the Soundtrack at Abbey Road Studios". SoundCloud. Back Stage Pass. Archived from the original on November 29, 2015. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
  7. ^ a b "Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron Original Soundtrack Available Digitally April 28". Marvel.com. April 15, 2015. Archived from the original on April 17, 2015. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  8. ^ a b "iTunes - Music - Avengers: Age of Ultron (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". iTunes Store. Archived from the original on March 23, 2022. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  9. ^ a b "Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron Soundtrack Secret Track". Stitch Kingdom. April 16, 2015. Archived from the original on April 19, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  10. ^ Francisco, Eric (June 28, 2016). "The Japanese Pop Cover of the 'Ghostbusters' Theme Isn't All That Strange". Inverse. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  11. ^ "The Avengers: Age of Ultron – Song Credits". Soundtrack.Net. Archived from the original on June 12, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
  12. ^ "Official Compilations Chart on 3/5/2015". Official Charts Company. May 9, 2015. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  13. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart on 3/5/2015". Official Charts Company. May 9, 2015. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  14. ^ "Official Soundtrack Albums Chart on 3/5/2015". Official Charts Company. May 9, 2015. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
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