Gladiator II (soundtrack)
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| Released | 15 November 2024 | |||
| Studio | Abbey Road Studios | |||
| Genre | Film score | |||
| Length | 69:22 | |||
| Label | Decca | |||
| Producer | Harry Gregson-Williams | |||
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Gladiator II (Music from the Motion Picture) is the soundtrack album composed by Harry Gregson-Williams for the 2024 film Gladiator II by Ridley Scott. It will be released on 15 November 2024, the same date as the film's theatrical release in the United Kingdom.
Background
[edit]Harry Gregson-Williams was announced as the film's composer on 5 January 2024.[1] Hans Zimmer, who had composed the score to the 2000 film Gladiator, chose not to score its sequel, stating, "I've done that world. And I think I did it well. And all I'd do is set myself up for either trying to repeat myself, which I don't want to do, or getting slaughtered by critics who say you didn't do it as well as you did the first time."[2] Gregson-Williams began his career as an assistant to Zimmer, with Zimmer calling him a "phenomenal composer" and stating that Gladiator II was "in really good hands".[3][4]
Production
[edit]Gregson-Williams wrote 100 minutes of original music for the film. In addition to conveying the emotional heart of the film, he sought to create a unique and exotic sound, which included an electric cello motif for Denzel Washington's character, Macrinus, performed by Martin Tillman.[5]
The score was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in early 2024.[6][7]
Release
[edit]The soundtrack will be released on 15 November 2024, the same date as the film's theatrical release in the United Kingdom.[8] In addition to streaming and digital download, it will be released on CD and LP.[9]
Singles
[edit]The soundtrack album was preceded by a single release, "Strength and Honor", on 4 October 2024.[8]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Harry Gregson-Williams, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Performer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Gladiator II Overture" | 3:01 | ||
| 2. | "Lucius, Arishat and the Roman Invasion" | 8:34 | ||
| 3. | "I'll Wait for You" | 5:51 | ||
| 4. | "Ostia" | 4:11 | ||
| 5. | "Angry Baboons" | 2:00 | ||
| 6. | "Strength and Honor" | 3:21 | ||
| 7. | "Acacius Returns" | 1:26 | ||
| 8. | "City of Rome" | 1:55 | ||
| 9. | "Defiance" | 0:55 | ||
| 10. | "I See Him in You" | 2:59 | ||
| 11. | "Acacius in the Colosseum" | 6:43 | ||
| 12. | "Let the Gods Decide" | 4:08 | ||
| 13. | "Macrinus' Plan" | 3:34 | ||
| 14. | "I Need You to Do This" | 3:52 | ||
| 15. | "Smooth Is the Descent" | 4:22 | ||
| 16. | "Now That I Have Found You" | 2:43 | ||
| 17. | "Echoes in Eternity" | 2:15 | ||
| 18. | "War, Real War" | 3:30 | ||
| 19. | "The Dream Is Lost" | 2:45 | ||
| 20. | "Now We Are Free" |
| 4:18 | |
| Total length: | 69:22 | |||
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 15 November 2024 | Decca Records | [9] |
References
[edit]- ^ Ritman, Alex (5 January 2024). "Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator 2' Taps Harry Gregson-Williams as Composer (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ Warmann, Amon (6 March 2024). "Hans Zimmer: 'I Had to Change Style Because Everyone Else was Doing Mine'". Curzon. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ Shaw Roberts, Maddy (24 November 2024). "Gladiator 2 soundtrack: who composed it and which themes feature?". Classic FM. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ Chitwood, Adam (6 March 2024). "Hans Zimmer Reveals Why He's Not Returning to Score 'Gladiator 2'". TheWrap. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ Huver, Scott (2 November 2024). "'Gladiator II' Composer Harry Gregson-Williams Sought Mentor Hans Zimmer's Approval To Tackle Sequel From The First Film – Sound & Screen Film". Deadline. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ Gregson-Williams, Harry [@harrygwmusic] (29 April 2024). "What a privilege it was to be back at Abbey Road Studios once again with all these incredible musicians. This time recording music for the epic, Gladiator II". Retrieved 3 November 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ Experience the Music of Gladiator II | Behind the scoring with Ridley Scott, Harry Gregson-Williams. Paramount Pictures. 10 October 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b Aniftos, Rania (4 October 2024). "'Gladiator II' Soundtrack by Composer Harry Gregson-Williams Gets Release Date". Billboard. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ a b Hibbs, James (25 January 2024). "Gladiator 2 soundtrack: Which songs are in the score and more?". Radio Times. Retrieved 2 November 2024.