Walt Disney Records has released a new soundtrack album for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ feature Moana 2. The album features the film’s original score composed by Mark Mancina (Twister, Speed, Tarzan, Bad Boys, August Rush, Brother Bear), including a previously unreleased bonus track. The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Amazon (and any other major digital music services), where you can also check out the track list. Also listen to the bonus track (The Eye of Nalo) after the jump. The label has previously released a deluxe edition soundtrack featuring both the songs and score from the movie, as well as the original soundtrack featuring the songs only.
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Weekly Film Music Roundup (November 29, 2024)
Opening in theaters nationwide this week is the animated sequel Moana 2 directed by Dave Derrick Jr., co-directed by Jason Hand and starring Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Gerald Faitala Ramsey, Rachel House, Alan Tudyk, Hualālai Chung, Awhimai Fraser, Temuera Morrison and Nicole Scherzinger. The film’s original score is composed by Mark Mancina (Tarzan, Twister, Speed, Bad Boys, August Rush, Brother Bear) and the movie’s original songs are written by Abigail Barlow & Emily Bear (The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical), Opetaia Foa’i and Mancina. Walt Disney Records has released two soundtrack albums featuring the songs and score over the last week. Check our previous articles for the details of both albums and to learn more about the Walt Disney Pictures release.
Opening in select theaters this week is the drama Queer directed by Luca Guadagnin and starring Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, Henrique Zaga, Lesley Manville and Jason Schwartzman. Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross (The Social Network, Soul, Watchmen, Challengers, Gone Girl, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Bones and All) have composed the film’s original score and also contributed an original song. Warner Records has released another song inspired by the movie produced by the composers and performed by Omar Apollo last week. Click here to listen to the track and check back on this page for updates on the release of more music from the A24 release.
‘Moana 2’ Deluxe Edition Soundtrack Album Details
Walt Disney Records will release a second soundtrack album for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ feature Moana 2. The album features all of the film’s original songs written by Abigail Barlow & Emily Bear (The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical), Opetaia Foa’i and Mark Mancina (Tarzan, Twister, Bad Boys, Speed, August Rush, Brother Bear). Also included is the movie’s original score composed by Mancina, as well as six instrumental versions of the songs. The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, November 25. Visit Amazon or any other major digital music services to stream/download the album and also listen to the first score track below. The original album featuring the songs was released digitally and physically this past Friday. Moana 2 is directed by Dave Derrick Jr., co-directed by Jason Hand and stars Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Gerald Faitala Ramsey, Alan Tudyk, Hualālai Chung, Awhimai Fraser, Rose Matafeo, Awhimai Fraser, David Fane, Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda, Temuera Morrison and Nicole Scherzinger.
‘Moana 2’ Soundtrack Album Details
The full details of the soundtrack album for Disney’s animated musical Moana 2 have been revealed. The album features the film’s original songs written by Abigail Barlow & Emily Bear (The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical), Opetaia Foa’i and Mark Mancina (Twister, Tarzan, Bad Boys, Speed, Brother Bear) and performed by voice cast members Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Awhimai Fraser Rachel House & others, as well as Foaʻi’s Polynesian band Te Vaka. The soundtrack will be released digitally on November 22 (click here to order). A CD and vinyl edition is set to come out on January 10, 2025 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. A first song (Beyond) is already available to stream/download now (check out our previous article to listen to the track). Moana 2 is directed by Dave Derrick Jr., co-directed by Jason Hand and follows the title character as she receives an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors and must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.
Original Song ‘Beyond’ from ‘Moana 2’ Released
Walt Disney Records has released the first song from the animated sequel Moana 2. Available to stream/download now on all major digital music services is (the end credits version of) Beyond written by the film’s songwriters Abigail Barlow & Emily Bear (The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical), with Pacific choral vocals written and arranged by Opetaia Foa’i, produced by Benjamin Rice and performed by Auli‘i Cravalho (who stars in the title role) feat. Te Vaka. Also listen to the track after the jump and check back on this page for the details of the full soundtrack album. Moana 2 is directed by Dave Derrick Jr., co-directed by Jason Hand and also stars Dwayne Johnson.
Disney’s ‘Moana 2’ to Feature Music by Mark Mancina, Opetaia Foa’i, Emily Bear & Abigail Barlow
Disney announced today that Mark Mancina & Opetaia Foa’i will return to compose the music for the upcoming animated musical Moana 2. They are joined by Grammy Award winners Emily Bear & Abigail Barlow (Bridgerton: The Musical) who are also contributing music to the film, which is directed by Dave Derrick Jr. and follows the title character who – after receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors – must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.