Draft:Music of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Four
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Development[edit]
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Film soundtracks[edit]
Phase Four[edit]
Title | U.S. release date | Length | Composer(s) | Label |
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Black Widow (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | July 9, 2021 | 1:19:53 | Lorne Balfe | Hollywood Records Marvel Music |
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Original Score) | September 1, 2021 | 1:08:19 | Joel P. West | |
Eternals (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | November 3, 2021 | 1:08:17 | Ramin Djawadi | |
Spider-Man: No Way Home (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | December 17, 2021 | 1:13:54 | Michael Giacchino | Sony Classical Records |
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | May 4, 2022 | 1:01:25 | Danny Elfman | Hollywood Records Marvel Music |
Thor: Love and Thunder (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | July 6, 2022 | 0:59:03 | Michael Giacchino and Nami Melumad | |
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Original Score) | November 11, 2022 | 1:23:00 | Ludwig Göransson |
Black Widow[edit]
By May 2020, Lorne Balfe was scoring Black Widow, replacing the original composer Alexandre Desplat.[1][2] The film score was released on July 9, 2021.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings[edit]
In June 2021, Joel P. West was revealed to be composing the score for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. West has scored director Destin Daniel Cretton's previous films I Am Not a Hipster, Short Term 12, The Glass Castle and Just Mercy.[3] The film score was released on September 1, 2021.
Eternals[edit]
Ramin Djawadi composed the score for Eternals, marking his second time scoring an MCU film, after Iron Man.[4] The film score was released on November 3, 2021.
Spider-Man: No Way Home[edit]
By November 2020, Spider-Man composer Michael Giacchino was set to return for No Way Home.[5] The film score was released on December 17, 2021.[6] The soundtrack also features music from previous Spider-Man soundtracks by other film composers including Hans Zimmer, James Horner and Danny Elfman, as well as Giacchino's theme for Doctor Strange.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness[edit]
By October 2019, original Doctor Strange composer Michael Giacchino was set to return for Multiverse of Madness.[7] However, following the departure of original director, Scott Derrickson in January 2020, with Sam Raimi being brought on in April 2020, it was announced that Danny Elfman was brought on board to replace Giacchino as composer for the film by February 2021.[8]
Thor: Love and Thunder[edit]
In December 2021, Michael Giacchino revealed he would scoring Thor: Love and Thunder, replacing Mark Mothersbaugh from Ragnarok.[9] Giacchino ultimately composed the score with Nami Melumad, with themes by Giacchino.[10]
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever[edit]
By September 2021, it was confirmed that original Black Panther composer Ludwig Göransson would return for Wakanda Forever.[11]
Series soundtracks[edit]
WandaVision[edit]
In January 2020, Christophe Beck announced that he would score WandaVision.[12] Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez wrote theme songs for some of the series' episodes. They previously worked with Beck on the music for Disney's Frozen franchise.[13][14]
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier[edit]
In December 2020, it was reported that Henry Jackman will score The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.[15]
Loki[edit]
By January 2021, Natalie Holt was set to compose the score for Loki.[16]
What If...?[edit]
By October 2020, Laura Karpman was set to compose the score for What If...?.[17]
Hawkeye[edit]
In September 2021, it was revealed that Christophe Beck would be composing the score for Hawkeye.[18] Michael Paraskevas composes for the series as well.
Moon Knight[edit]
In March 2022, it was revealed that Egyptian composer Hesham Nazih was composing the score for Moon Knight, his first major English language project.[19]
Ms. Marvel[edit]
In May 2022, it was revealed that Laura Karpman would be composing the score for Ms. Marvel.[20]
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law[edit]
In July 2022, it was revealed that Amie Doherty would be composing the score for She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.[21]
Television special soundtracks[edit]
Title | U.S. release date | Length | Composer(s) | Label |
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Marvel Studios' Werewolf by Night (Original Soundtrack) | October 7, 2022 | 41:25 | Michael Giacchino | Hollywood Records Marvel Music |
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (Original Soundtrack) | November 23, 2022 | 22:44 | John Murphy |
Werewolf by Night[edit]
Michael Giacchino composed the score for Werewolf by Night in addition to serving as director.[22]
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special[edit]
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special was announced in December 2020.[23] John Murphy joined as composer in January 2022, while also helming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 as the special and film's productions were intertwined.[24]
Short films[edit]
I Am Groot[edit]
Daniele Luppi composes the score for the I Am Groot, a series of shorts featuring the character Groot.[25]: 5–6
Compilation albums[edit]
Title | U.S. release date | Length | Label |
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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: The Album | September 3, 2021 | 1:01:37 | Hollywood Records Marvel Music Interscope Records |
Wakanda Forever Prologue | July 25, 2022 | 9:33 | Hollywood Records Marvel Music |
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music from and Inspired By | November 4, 2022 | 1:06:18 | Hollywood Records Roc Nation Def Jam Recordings |
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: The Album[edit]
An album featuring a variety of Asian artists from 88rising was released for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. In the same vein as Black Panther: The Album, these recordings were created specifically for the film. The actor for Shang-Chi, Simu Liu, provides vocals for one of the tracks.[citation needed]
Wakanda Forever Prologue[edit]
Ahead of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's release, an extended play album produced by Göransson was released on July 25, 2022. It features three songs by Tems, Amaarae, and Santa Fe Klan.[26]
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music from and Inspired By[edit]
In October 2022, a compilation album for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was announced, for release on November 4, 2022, with the lead single Lift by Rihanna being released on October 28, 2022.[27]
Singles[edit]
Title | U.S. release date | Length | Artist(s) | Label |
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"Agatha All Along" | February 23, 2021 | 1:02 | Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez | Hollywood Records Marvel Music |
"Run It" | August 13, 2021 | 2:43 | DJ Snake, Rick Ross, and Rich Brian | Hollywood Records Marvel Music Interscope Records |
"Lift Me Up" | October 28, 2022 | 3:16 | Rihanna | Westbury Road Roc Nation Def Jam Recordings Hollywood Records |
Agatha All Along[edit]
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Run It[edit]
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Lift Me Up[edit]
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Reception[edit]
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References[edit]
- ^ "Lorne Balfe Scoring Marvel's 'Black Widow'". Film Music Reporter. March 31, 2020. Archived from the original on March 31, 2020. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ Ehrlich, David (May 21, 2020). "Alexandre Desplat on Wes Anderson's Amazing 'French Dispatch' and del Toro's Musical 'Pinocchio'". IndieWire. Archived from the original on May 22, 2020. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
- ^ "Joel P West Scoring Marvel's 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'". Film Music Reporter. June 21, 2021. Archived from the original on June 21, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ^ "Ramin Djawadi". GSA Music. Archived from the original on October 16, 2020. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ "Michael Giacchino to Return for 'Spider-Man: Far from Home' Sequel". Film Music Reporter. November 21, 2020. Archived from the original on November 22, 2020. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- ^ "First Track from Michael Giacchino's 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Score Released". Film Music Reporter. December 9, 2021. Archived from the original on December 9, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (October 18, 2019). "'The Batman' Enlists Composer Michael Giacchino". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 19, 2019. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- ^ Francisco, Eric (February 18, 2021). "Danny Elfman confirms he's scoring the music of Doctor Strange 2". Inverse. Archived from the original on February 18, 2021. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
- ^ Villei, Matt (December 9, 2021). "'Thor: Love and Thunder': Michael Giacchino Set to Compose Score". Website. Archived from the original on December 10, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ "'Thor: Love and Thunder' Soundtrack Album Details". Film Music Reporter. July 5, 2022. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
- ^ Burlingame, Jon (September 7, 2021). "'Black Panther' Score Headed to Hollywood Bowl for Live-to-Picture Performance". Variety. Archived from the original on September 7, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ^ Workman, Robert (January 21, 2020). "Ant-Man Composer Christophe Beck Will Score WandaVision". SuperheroHype!. Archived from the original on January 22, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
- ^ Taylor, Drew (January 4, 2021). "Each Episode of 'WandaVision' Will Have a Different Theme Song Written by 'Frozen' Songwriters". Collider. Archived from the original on January 4, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ Davis, Brandon (January 4, 2021). "Marvel Officially Announces WandaVision Is A Nine-Episode Series". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on January 4, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "Henry Jackman Scoring Marvel's Disney+ Series 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'". Film Music Reporter. December 28, 2020. Archived from the original on December 28, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Natalie Holt Scoring Marvel's Disney+ Series 'Loki'". Film Music Reporter. January 5, 2021. Archived from the original on January 5, 2021. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
- ^ "Variety's L.A. Women's Impact Report 2020 – Laura Karpman". Variety. October 28, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Christophe Beck to Score Marvel's 'Hawkeye' TV Series". Film Music Reporter. September 17, 2021. Archived from the original on September 17, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
- ^ Hathout, Ahmed (March 18, 2022). "خاص محمد دياب لـ "في الفن": رفضت إخراج فيلم لتوم هانكس .. والتصاريح سبب تصوير Moon Knight خارج مصر" [Mohamed Diab to "Fi Al Fan": I refused to direct a Tom Hanks movie... and the permits are the reason for filming Moon Knight outside Egypt]. Filfan.com (in Arabic). Archived from the original on March 18, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ Tangcay, Jazz (May 16, 2022). "'The Marvels' Composer Laura Karpman Scores 'Ms. Marvel' on Disney+ (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ "Amie Doherty to Compose Music for Marvel's 'She-Hulk: Attorney at Law'". Film Music Reporter. July 7, 2022. Archived from the original on July 7, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- ^ "Michael Giacchino Scoring Marvel's 'Werewolf by Night' Halloween Special". Film Music Reporter. September 10, 2022. Archived from the original on September 11, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ^ Petski, Denise (December 10, 2020). "'Guardians Of The Galaxy' Holiday Special, Baby Groot Series Set For Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 11, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- ^ Flook, Ray (January 15, 2022). "James Gunn on Peacemaker E08 & Spoilers; GOTG Holiday Special Update". Bleeding Cool. Archived from the original on January 15, 2022. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
- ^ "I Am Groot Production Brief" (PDF). The Walt Disney Studios. July 27, 2022. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 1, 2022. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
- ^ "'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Prologue Soundtrack Single Released". Film Music Reporter. July 25, 2022. Archived from the original on July 25, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ "Rihanna Leads The 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Soundtrack With New Original Song "Lift Me Up"". Marvel.com. October 26, 2022. Archived from the original on October 28, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2022.