Fantastic Beasts - The Crimes of Grindlewald

Label: Sony Classical
Released: 2018
Barcode: 190759030127
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owed)
Score or Soundtrack: Score
Composer: James Newton Howard

James Newton Howard adds his own style and voice to the Potter universe. He develops early established themes and adds some new ideas. Atmospheric and emotional coupled with moments of drive and excitement. 

“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” (2018) is the second installment in the Fantastic Beasts series, set in the magical universe of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter. Directed by David Yates, the film delves deeper into the dark and complex world of wizardry, focusing on the rise of the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald, played by Johnny Depp. The story follows Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) as he is recruited by Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) to thwart Grindelwald’s plans to gather pure-blood wizards for his cause. The film is marked by its intricate plot, which weaves together various character arcs and explores themes of identity, loyalty, and power, all while setting the stage for the upcoming conflict in the wizarding world.

The soundtrack of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, composed by James Newton Howard, plays a crucial role in enhancing the film’s dark and suspenseful atmosphere. Howard’s score is both haunting and majestic, blending new themes with familiar motifs from the Harry Potter series to evoke nostalgia while establishing the unique tone of the Fantastic Beasts films. The music mirrors the film’s shifting moods, from the eerie tension of Grindelwald’s rise to power to the emotional depth of the characters’ personal struggles. Overall, the soundtrack is a powerful and integral part of the film, enriching the cinematic experience with its richly layered compositions.

Track Listing

The Thestral Chase
James Newton Howard

Newt and Leta
James Newton Howard

Dumbledore
James Newton Howard

The Kelpie
James Newton Howard

Newt and Jacob Pack for Paris
James Newton Howard

Nagini
James Newton Howard

Newt Tracks Tina
James Newton Howard

Queenie Searches for Jacob
James Newton Howard

Irma and the Obscurus
James Newton Howard

Blood Pact
James Newton Howard

Capturing the Zouwu
James Newton Howard

Traveling to Hogwarts
James Newton Howard

Leta's Flashback
James Newton Howard

Salamander Eyes
James Newton Howard

Matagots
James Newton Howard

Your Story is Our Story
James Newton Howard

Leta's Confession
James Newton Howard

Vision of War
James Newton Howard

Spread the Word
James Newton Howard

Wands into the Earth
James Newton Howard

Restoring Your Name
James Newton Howard

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
James Newton Howard

Dumbledore's Theme (Solo Piano)
James Newton Howard

Fantastic Beasts Theme (Solo Piano)
James Newton Howard

Leta's Theme (Solo Piano)
James Newton Howard

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