Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (soundtrack)

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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Fantastic Beasts The Crimes of Grindelwald Album Cover.jpg
Film score by
James Newton Howard
Released
  • 9 November 2018 (Digital)
  • 30 November 2018 (CD)
  • 25 January 2019 (Vinyl)
Recorded2018
StudioAbbey Road Studios
(Westminster, London)
GenreSoundtrack
Length77:17
LabelWaterTower Music
James Newton Howard chronology
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
(2018) 		Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
(2018) 		A Hidden Life
(2019)
Wizarding World soundtrack chronology
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
(2016) 		Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
(2018)

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is the film score to the 2018 film of the same name, written and composed by James Newton Howard. The soundtrack was released in both digital and physical formats on 9 and 30 November 2018 respectively by WaterTower Music,[1][2] with a vinyl being released later on 25 January 2019.[3][4]

Background[]

James Newton Howard, who previously scored the previous film confirmed in a podcast that he would be returning to score the sequel.[5][6] Howard said in an interview that he saw a "wonderful musical opportunity" with Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald due to depth of the film. He further stated that he had a passionate and enthusiastic collaboration with director David Yates who he said focused a lot on the musical aspect of the film.[7]

Howard recorded over 2 hours of music, stating that over 90% of the score was new material and not based on the themes of the previous film. In addition, he wanted the "audience to feel, because it’s an emotional piece” highlighting the mix of the adventurous, dark, comedic and enchanting moments in the film. The score was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London with a 90-piece of the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Pete Anthony, together with 40 members from the London Voices choir and the Trinity Boy's choir.[8]

Track listing[]

The last 3 tracks which appear on the album are piano solos of the individual themes, that Howard performed himself and will not appear in the film. These tracks were released on 26 October 2018.[9] Also not on the soundtrack is Hedwig's Theme composed by John Williams which plays when it transitions to Hogwarts.[10]

Original Track Listing
No.TitleLength
1."The Thestral Chase"8:04
2."Newt and Leta"2:32
3."Dumbledore"2:11
4."The Kelpie"1:32
5."Newt and Jacob Pack for Paris"2:27
6."Nagini"4:15
7."Newt Tracks Tina"2:27
8."Queenie Searches for Jacob"1:35
9."Irma and the Obscurus"2:56
10."Blood Pact"2:29
11."Capturing the Zouwu"1:33
12."Traveling to Hogwarts"1:06
13."Leta’s Flashback"4:40
14."Salamander Eyes"2:28
15."Matagots"2:15
16."Your Story is Our Story"3:21
17."Leta’s Confession"5:14
18."Vision of War"3:49
19."Spread the Word"4:01
20."Wands into the Earth"4:04
21."Restoring Your Name"6:20
22."Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald"2:40
23."Dumbledore’s Theme (Piano Solo)"1:27
24."Fantastic Beasts Theme (Piano Solo)"1:37
25."Leta’s Theme (Piano Solo)"2:04
Total length:77:17

Personnel[]

Charts[]

Chart (2018) Peak
position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[11] 198
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[12] 194

References[]

  1. ^ "Details Announced for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Soundtrack". Broadway World. October 15, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  2. ^ Orange, B. Alan (October 13, 2018). "Fantastic Beasts 2 Soundtrack Teaser & Full Track List Revealed". Movie Web. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  3. ^ "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Soundtrack Details Announced – Includes Digital, Vinyl and CD". Business Wire. October 12, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  4. ^ Trumbore, Dave (October 18, 2018). "'Fantastic Beasts 2': Watch J.K. Rowling and Jude Law Comment on Grindelwald & Dumbledore". Collider. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  5. ^ "James Newton Howard to Return for 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 3'". Film Music Reporter. April 3, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
  6. ^ "Episode #3 | James Newton Howard, Behind the Score: Hans Zimmer & Name That Score". Score Movie. April 16, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  7. ^ "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald soundtrack details announced". Pottermore News. October 12, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
  8. ^ Burlingame, Jon (November 29, 2018). "James Newton Howard Stays Busy With 'Nutcracker,' 'Red Sparrow' and 'Grindelwald' Scores". Variety. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  9. ^ "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Soundtrack Details released". WaterTower Music. October 21, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  10. ^ Pooley, Jack (November 23, 2018). "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald - 19 Easter Eggs & References Explained". whatculture. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  11. ^ "Ultratop.be – Soundtrack / James Newton Howard – Fantastic Beasts - The Crimes Of Grindelwald" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  12. ^ "Ultratop.be – Soundtrack / James Newton Howard – Fantastic Beasts - The Crimes Of Grindelwald" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
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