300

Film Release Year: 2007
Record Label: Warner Sunset Records
Barcode: 093624999454
Country of Origin: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score of Soundtrack: Score
Composer: Tyler Bates

The 300 film soundtrack, released in 2007 to accompany Zack Snyder’s adaptation of Frank Miller’s graphic novel, was composed by Tyler Bates, known also for his work on Dawn of the Dead, Watchmen, and later Guardians of the Galaxy. The music blends pounding percussion, choral elements, and modern guitar-driven textures to match the hyper-stylized visuals of Gerard Butler as King Leonidas, Lena Headey as Queen Gorgo, and the brutal clashes between the Spartans and the Persian army led by Rodrigo Santoro’s Xerxes.

The soundtrack features memorable tracks like Returns a King, Come and Get Them, and Message for the Queen, with the haunting To Victory underscoring the iconic “This is Sparta!” moment. The score also sparked controversy because parts bore strong resemblance to Elliot Goldenthal’s music for Titus and James Horner’s Troy, leading to debate among film music circles. Still, its aggressive style influenced later action epics and trailers, sitting alongside the work of Hans Zimmer on Gladiator, Klaus Badelt on Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, and Junkie XL on Mad Max: Fury Road.

Track Listing

1. To Victory - 2:34
2. The Agoge - 2:33
3. The Wolf - 2:34
4. Returns A King - 2:22
5. Submission - 2:39
6. The Ephors - 1:59
7. Cursed By Beauty - 1:40
8. What Must A King Do? - 1:40
9. Goodbye My Love - 3:22
10. No Sleep Tonight - 2:34
11. Tree Of The Dead - 2:24
12. The Hot Gates - 3:00
13. Fight In The Shade - 3:17
14. Come And Get Them - 2:05
15. No Mercy - 2:23
16. Immortals Battle - 2:55
17. Fever Dream - 2:33
18. Xerxes' Tent - 3:20
19. Tonight We Dine In Hell - 1:13
20. The Council Chamber - 2:35
21. Xerxes' Final Offer - 3:18
22. A God King Bleeds - 2:18
23. Glory - 1:44
24. Message For The Queen - 2:32
25. Remember Us - 3:00

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