2016 soundtrack album / film score by Rupert Gregson-Williams
The Legend of Tarzan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack and score album to the film of the same name featuring original music written, composed and produced by Rupert Gregson-Williams . Initially, he was set to co-write the score with Hans Zimmer , before receiving the sole credit as the film's composer.[ 1] WaterTower Music released the soundtrack album digitally on June 24, 2016, followed by a physical release on July 15, 2016.[ 2] [ 3] It featured two songs, "Opar" co-written by Gregson-Wiliams and Lebo M and performed by Zoe Mthiyane, and "Better Love" written and performed by Hozier , which was used in the film's end credits.[ 4] [ 5] Anthony Clarke, Thomas Farnon, and Tom Howe are credited for additional music.
Reception
Music critic Jonathan Broxton gave a mixed review for the soundtrack, saying "There’s nothing greatly wrong with The Legend of Tarzan in the bigger scheme of things; it’s functional, inoffensive, culturally respectful, and goes out of its way to mirror the current board-approved action music sound, which won’t upset any of the film’s key target demographics. "[ 6]
Track listing
Title Writer(s) Artist(s) 1. "Opar" Zoe Mthiyane 3:28 2. "Diamonds" Gregson-Williams Gregson-Williams 4:50 3. "Togetherness" Gregson-Williams Gregson-Williams 1:44 4. "Steamer and Butterfly" Gregson-Williams Thomas Farnon Gregson-Williams 2:40 5. "Orphaned" Gregson-Williams Gregson-Williams 2:46 6. "Returning Home" Gregson-Williams Gregson-Williams 4:01 7. "Campfire" Gregson-Williams 2:40 8. "Tarzan and Jane" Gregson-Williams Gregson-Williams 3:39 9. "Village Ambush" Gregson-Williams 4:41 10. "Catching the Train" Gregson-Williams 2:16 11. "Rom's Plan" Gregson-Williams Gregson-Williams 2:11 12. "Akut Fight" Gregson-Williams Anthony Clarke Gregson-Williams 2:16 13. "Elephants in the Night" Gregson-Williams Gregson-Williams 3:12 14. "Jane Escapes" Gregson-Williams Gregson-Williams 2:44 15. "Jungle Shooting" Gregson-Williams Gregson-Williams 2:41 16. "Kala's Death" Gregson-Williams Gregson-Williams 5:15 17. "Where Was Your Honor?" Gregson-Williams 2:29 18. "Boma Port" Gregson-Williams Gregson-Williams 4:04 19. "Stampede" Gregson-Williams 4:33 20. "On the Boat" Gregson-Williams Gregson-Williams 3:10 21. "The Legend of Tarzan" Gregson-Williams Gregson-Williams 2:36 22. "Better Love" Andrew Hozier-Byrne Hozier 3:23 Total length: 71:19
Personnel
Album credits adapted from CD liner notes:[ 2]
Instruments
Cello – Peter Gregson
Violin – Thomas Bowes
Percussion – Paul Clarvis
Vocals
Solo vocals – Zoe Mthiyane
Vocal production – Lebo M
Vocal recording – Johan Van Der Colff
Choir
Choir – London Voices
Choirmasters – Ben Parry, Terry Edwards
Orchestra
Concertmaster – Thomas Bowes
Orchestration and conducting – Alastair King
Orchestra contractor – Isobel Griffiths
Music preparation – Jill Streater
Management
Music business and legal affairs – Dirk Hebert, Lisa Margolis, Ray Gonzalez
Executive in charge of music (Warner Bros. Pictures) – Paul Broucek
Executive in charge of soundtracks (WaterTower Music) – Jason Linn
Studio managers
AIR Studios – Alison Burton
Remote Control Productions – Shalini Singh
Production
Music composed and produced by – Rupert Gregson-Williams
Additional music and programming – Thomas Farnon, Tom Howe, Tony Clarke
Technical score engineer – James Roberson
Score recording – Nick Wollage
Mixing – Alan Meyerson, Nick Wollage
Mixing assistance – Forest Christenson, Tom Bailey
Mastering – Gavin Lurssen
Score editor – Allan Jenkins, JJ George, Andy Patterson
Music production services – Steven Kofsky
Pro-tools operator – Adam Miller
Cover
Art direction – Sandeep Sriram
Photography – Benjamin Ealovega
Liner notes – David Yates
References
^ "Hans Zimmer & Rupert Gregson-Williams Scoring David Yates' 'The Legend of Tarzan' " . Film Music Reporter . Archived from the original on March 11, 2016. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ a b "The Legend Of Tarzan: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" . WaterTower Music. Archived from the original on June 7, 2017. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ "The Legend of Tarzan: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Features New Original Song "Better Love" Created for Film by Acclaimed Singer Songwriter Hozier" . Business Wire . June 16, 2016. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ "Hozier talks The Legend of Tarzan" . DIY . July 6, 2016. Archived from the original on May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ Graham (June 20, 2016). "The Legend of Tarzan soundtrack features new original song "BETTER LOVE" created by Hozier" . Geek Ireland . Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ "THE LEGEND OF TARZAN – Rupert Gregson-Williams" . MOVIE MUSIC UK . July 11, 2016. Archived from the original on August 10, 2016. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
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