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2024 soundtrack album by Harry Gregson-Williams

Gladiator II (Music from the Motion Picture)
Soundtrack album by Harry Gregson-Williams
Released15 November 2024 (2024-11-15)
StudioAbbey Road Studios
GenreFilm score
Length72:14
LabelDecca
ProducerHarry Gregson-Williams
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Singles from Gladiator II (Music from the Motion Picture)
  1. "Strength and Honor"
    Released: 4 October 2024

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 was released on 15 November 2024, the same date as the film's theatrical release in the United Kingdom.

Background

Harry Gregson-Williams was announced as the film's composer on 5 January 2024. 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." 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".

Production

Gregson-Williams wrote 100 minutes of original music for Gladiator II. In addition to conveying the emotional heart of the film, he sought to create a unique and exotic sound that evoked the time period. He discovered Spanish musician Abraham Cupeiro [es], who specializes in ancient instruments, including the Celtic carnyx the Roman cornu and the Greek aulos. His score also includes an electric cello motif for Denzel Washington's character, Macrinus, performed by Martin Tillman.

Gregson-Williams employed a 90-piece orchestra and 100-voice choir for his score. The score was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in early 2024.

Release

The soundtrack was released on 15 November 2024, the same date as the film's theatrical release in the United Kingdom. In addition to streaming and digital download, it was also released on CD and LP.

Singles

The soundtrack album was preceded by a single release, "Strength and Honor", on 4 October 2024.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Harry Gregson-Williams, except where noted.

Gladiator II (Music from the Motion Picture) track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Performer(s)Length
1."Gladiator II Overture"  3:00
2."Lucius, Arishat and the Roman Invasion"  8:34
3."I'll Wait for You"  5:50
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"  2:58
11."Acacius in the Colosseum"  6:43
12."Let the Gods Decide"  4:07
13."Macrinus' Plan"  3:33
14."I Need You to Do This"  3:51
15."Smooth Is the Descent"  4:21
16."Now That I Have Found You"  2:43
17."Echoes in Eternity"  2:15
18."War, Real War"  3:29
19."The Dream Is Lost"  2:45
20."Now We Are Free"4:17
Total length:72:14

Charts

Chart performance for Gladiator II
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) 85
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) 161
UK Album Downloads (OCC) 31
UK Soundtrack Albums (OCC) 1

Release history

Release history and formats for Gladiator II (Music from the Motion Picture)
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Various 15 November 2024 Decca Records

References

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  3. Shaw Roberts, Maddy (24 November 2024). "Gladiator 2 soundtrack: who composed it and which themes feature?". Classic FM. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  4. Chitwood, Adam (6 March 2024). "Hans Zimmer Reveals Why He's Not Returning to Score 'Gladiator 2'". TheWrap. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. Beek, Michael. "The ancient and unusual musical sounds at the heart of Gladiator II". BBC Music Magazine. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  7. Díaz de Quijano, Fernando (17 November 2024). "Abraham Cupeiro, el español que resucita instrumentos milenarios y ha puesto música a 'Gladiator II'". El Español (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  8. Burlingame, Jon (29 November 2024). "Period Films Inspire Scores with Unusual Instruments, Surprising Sounds". Variety. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
  9. Gregson-Williams, Harry (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.
  10. 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.
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  12. ^ Hibbs, James (25 January 2024). "Gladiator 2 soundtrack: Which songs are in the score and more?". Radio Times. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  13. "Ultratop.be – Soundtrack / Harry Gregson-Williams – Gladiator II" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
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  15. "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  16. "Official Soundtrack Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
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