Dune: Part Two (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Soundtrack album by
Hans Zimmer
ReleasedFebruary 23, 2024 (2024-02-23)
GenreFilm score
Length81:02
LabelWaterTower
ProducerHans Zimmer
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Singles from Dune: Part Two (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  1. "A Time of Quiet Between the Storms"
    Released: February 15, 2024
  2. "Harvester Attack"
    Released: February 15, 2024

Dune: Part Two (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack album composed by Hans Zimmer for the 2024 film Dune: Part Two by Denis Villeneuve. It was released by WaterTower Music on February 23, 2024, one week before the film's theatrical release in the United States.

Background

Composer Hans Zimmer had previously scored director Denis Villeneuve's 2021 film Dune, for which he received the Academy Award for Best Original Score in 2022.[1][2] He had been a fan of the novel in his teenage years, and chose to score the first film over Christopher Nolan's Tenet.[3][4]

Production

After scoring the first film, Zimmer continued writing music in anticipation for its sequel.[5][6]

I never left the world of Dune. In fact, I think Denis [Villeneuve] thought I was quite mad, because I kept writing after we finished the first movie. But because I knew the story, I knew the book, I knew what was coming our way. And in fact, a lot of the main themes in this second movie were written at the end of the first film, before Denis started shooting. It felt important to carry on writing when we were still in the same spirit, the same frame of mind.

— Hans Zimmer[7]

Release

Ahead of the soundtrack's release, WaterTower Music released two singles on February 15, 2024: "A Time of Quiet Between the Storms" and "Harvester Attack".[7]

Critical reception

Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com wrote, "Hans Zimmer's Oscar-winning score felt a bit overdone to me in the first film, but he smartly differentiates the cultures here, finding more metallic sounds for the cold Harkonnens to balance against the heated score for the Fremen."[8]

Track listing

Dune: Part Two (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Beginnings Are Such Delicate Times"8:56
2."Eclipse"5:13
3."The Sietch"2:34
4."Water of Life"3:06
5."A Time of Quiet Between the Storms"4:21
6."Harvester Attack"3:40
7."Worm Ride"2:19
8."Ornithopter Attack"2:10
9."Each Man Is a Little War"1:21
10."Harkonnen Arena"5:22
11."Spice"0:37
12."Seduction"2:02
13."Never Lose Me"1:16
14."Travel South"1:10
15."Paul Drinks"1:47
16."Resurrection"2:16
17."Arrival"1:40
18."Southern Messiah"5:22
19."The Emperor"1:38
20."Worm Army"3:33
21."Gurney Battle"2:25
22."You Fought Well"1:42
23."Kiss the Ring"3:12
24."Only I Will Remain"6:44
25."Lisan al Gaib"6:36
Total length:81:02

Release history

Release history and formats for Dune: Part Two (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Various February 23, 2024
WaterTower Music [7]
May 24, 2024

References

  1. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (March 28, 2022). "Oscars: Full List of Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  2. ^ Pedersen, Erik (March 28, 2022). "Oscars: 'CODA' Wins Best Picture; 'Dune' Leads With Six Trophies – Full Winners List". Deadline. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  3. ^ Sharf, Zack (July 17, 2019). "Hans Zimmer Turned Down Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' Because He Couldn't Say No to 'Dune'". IndieWire. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  4. ^ Barfield, Charles (July 16, 2019). "Hans Zimmer Explains Why He Chose 'Dune' Over Christopher Nolan's Latest & Says He Never Saw The David Lynch 1984 Film". The Playlist. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  5. ^ Tangcay, Jazz (June 14, 2022). "Hans Zimmer Teases 'Dune: Part Two' Score: 'I'm Just Getting Going'". Variety. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  6. ^ Boyle, Michael (February 4, 2024). "Hans Zimmer Was Still Composing Dune Music Months After The Film Released". SlashFilm. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  7. ^ a b c "Dune: Part Two (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Music by Hans Zimmer Available February 23rd". Business Wire. February 15, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  8. ^ Tallerico, Brian (February 21, 2024). "Dune: Part Two movie review & film summary (2024)". Roger Ebert. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
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