The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Film Release Year: 2023
Record Label: Sony Music
Barcode: 196588617621
Country of Origin: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score of Soundtrack: Score
Composer: James Newton Howard

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a 2023 dystopian action film directed by Francis Lawrence, based on the 2020 novel by Suzanne Collins. This prequel to the original Hunger Games trilogy explores the early years of Coriolanus Snow, played by Tom Blyth, who would later become the tyrannical president of Panem. Set during the 10th annual Hunger Games, the film follows a young Snow as he is assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird, a tribute from the impoverished District 12, portrayed by Rachel Zegler.

As Snow and Lucy Gray navigate the deadly arena and the political machinations of the Capitol, their fates intertwine in a story of ambition, survival, and moral complexity. The film delves into the origins of the Hunger Games and the forces that shape Snow's rise to power, offering a deeper understanding of the dystopian world of Panem.

The soundtrack for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a blend of orchestral compositions and contemporary music, mirroring the film's tension and dramatic arcs. Composed by James Newton Howard, who also scored the original Hunger Games films, the music captures the suspense, emotional depth, and epic scale of the story. The score features haunting melodies and powerful themes that reflect the characters' inner turmoil and the brutal reality of the Hunger Games.

Notable tracks include "Lucy Gray's Song," a poignant ballad that plays a crucial role in the narrative, and "The Arena," which underscores the intense and perilous environment of the Games. The soundtrack also includes contributions from various artists, adding a modern touch to the film's auditory experience. Howard's music enhances the storytelling, drawing audiences into the grim and compelling world of Panem and the complex journey of Coriolanus Snow.

Track Listing

Disc 1

1. The Dark Days
2. Anthem: Gem of Panem (Instrumental)
3. Coryo in the Capitol
4. James Newton Howard / Yuja Wang - Assigning the Mentors
5. Meet the Mentor
6. Gamemaker
7. James Newton Howard / Yuja Wang - Sejanus
8. Hunger is a Weapon
9. James Newton Howard / Yuja Wang - Strategy
10. Department of War
11. The Arena
12. Saving Snow
13. James Newton Howard / Yuja Wang - Ideas Firing
14. James Newton Howard / Yuja Wang - Happy Hunger Games
15. Mercy
16. Seize the Opportunity
17. James Newton Howard / Yuja Wang - Cut the Feed
18. James Newton Howard / Yuja Wang - Open the Gate
19. Powerful
20. Afraid of Water

Disc 2

1. Drone Attack
2. Inside the Duct
3. Under the Flag
4. James Newton Howard / Yuja Wang - Planting the Cloth
5. Rainbow of Destruction
6. Get Her Out
7. The Sound of Snow
8. Your Life Has Just Begun
9. You Are Safe
10. Trust is Everything
11. I Can't Stay Here
12. Cabin in the Rain
13. Lucy?
14. The Woods
15. Change of Plan
16. James Newton Howard / Yuja Wang - Passed the Tests
17. Snow Lands on Top
18. Yuja Wang - Three Solos for Yuja / I. Friendship
19. Yuja Wang - Three Solos for Yuja / II. Rue's Farewell
20. Yuja Wang - Three Solos for Yuja / III. Victor

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