The soundtrack for the film "Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters" was released on January 22, 2013. The album features the original score composed by Atli Örvarsson and several songs by various artists. The score for the film is epic and action-packed, fitting the adrenaline-fueled and darkly humorous tone of the movie. Atli Örvarsson, known for his work on films such as "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" and "The Hitman's Bodyguard," creates a dynamic and thrilling musical backdrop for the witch-hunting siblings. One of the standout tracks on the album is the main theme, aptly titled "Hansel & Gretel." It sets the tone for the entire score, with its powerful and dark orchestration.
Hansel & Gretel Witch Hunters - Music from the Motion Picture
The film's soundtrack Hansel & Gretel Witch Hunters - Music from the Motion Picture was released in MP3 format by Paramount Music on January 22, 2013. The song "Bundy" by Norwegian rock band Animal Alpha, that is used for the film's end credits, is not included in the soundtrack.
Hans Zimmer worked on Witch Hunters as a music supervisor and Icelandic composer Atli Örvarsson (co-author of Zimmer's score for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End) worked on the film score. Örvarsson had previously scored Season of the Witch so initially he was "a bit apprehensive" to work on another witchcraft film but was "too fond of the story to say no and found Tommy Wirkola's take on the subject matter to be very refreshing. "Örvarsson found it easier to collaborate with Wirkola due to their shared Nordic heritage and said that their discussions about the music for the film "might have had some of the most cold and dark humor of any Hollywood music meetings."
" It sets the tone for the entire score, with its powerful and dark orchestration. This theme is revisited throughout the film, adding to the overall sense of adventure and danger. In addition to the score, the soundtrack also features several songs by various artists.
Tracklist [ ]
| 1. | "The Witch Hunters" | 2:29 |
| 2. | "Business Is Good" | 2:11 |
| 3. | "Trolls Serve Witches" | 3:33 |
| 4. | "Lost Children Crying, Vol. 2" | 2:33 |
| 5. | "You Do the Bleeding" | 3:34 |
| 6. | "There Are Good Witches in the World" | 4:11 |
| 7. | "This Place Could Use a Bit of Color" | 4:17 |
| 8. | "Goodbye Muriel" | 3:21 |
| 9. | "Don't Eat the Candy" | 3:48 |
| 10. | "Burn 'Em All" | 5:03 |
| 11. | "White Magic" | 1:52 |
| 12. | "Shoot Anything That Moves" | 3:29 |
| 13. | "The Fairy Tale" | 2:53 |
| 14. | "Augsburg Burns" | 4:20 |
| Hansel & Gretel Witch Hunters - Music from the Motion Picture | |
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| Soundtrack | Hansel & Gretel Witch Hunters - Music from the Motion Picture |
| Composer/Artists | Atli Örvarsson - Hans Zimmer |
| Songs | The Witch Hunters - Business Is Good - Trolls Serve Witches - Lost Children Crying, Vol. 2 - You Do the Bleeding - There Are Good Witches In The World - This Place Could Use A Bit of Color - Goodbye Muriel - Don't Eat The Candy - Burn 'Em All - White Magic - Shoot Anything That Moves - The Fairy Tale - Augsburg Burns |
Film Music Reporter
1. Oppenheimer – Ludwig Göransson
2. Poor Things – Jerskin Fendrix
3. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny – John Williams
4. Elemental – Thomas Newman
5. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – Daniel Pemberton Runner-ups: 6. American Fiction – Laura Karpman
7. Killers of the Flower Moon – Robbie Robertson
8. Origin – Kris Bowers
9. Society of the Snow – Michael Giacchino
10. Saltburn – Anthony Willis
11. Nyad – Alexandre Desplat
12. Napoleon – Martin Phipps
13. Rustin – Branford Marsalis
14. The Boy and the Heron – Joe Hisaishi
15. Barbie – Mark Ronson & Andrew Wyatt
These songs, such as "Bundy" by Niki & The Dove and "Season of the Witch" by Howlin' Wolf, enhance the overall atmosphere of the film and provide a modern twist to the classic tale. Overall, the "Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters" soundtrack is a thrilling and energetic collection of music that perfectly complements the film. Whether it's the intense and driving score or the contemporary songs, the soundtrack is an essential component to the overall viewing experience..
Reviews for "The Role of Musical Leitmotifs in "Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters"
- Mary - 1 star
I found the soundtrack for "Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters" to be extremely disappointing. The music felt disjointed and did not flow well with the movie. It lacked the intensity and suspense that I expected from a film about witch hunters. The tracks seemed haphazardly put together and did not enhance the scenes they were supposed to accompany. Overall, the soundtrack failed to capture the essence and mood of the movie, making it a forgettable and underwhelming experience.
- John - 2 stars
I was expecting great things from the "Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters" soundtrack based on the movie's thrilling and action-packed trailers. Unfortunately, the music fell short of my expectations. It was repetitive and lacked variety. Most of the tracks sounded very similar, making the listening experience monotonous and unexciting. Additionally, the soundtrack appeared to overpower the dialogues and often drowned out the movie's sound effects. I believe there was a missed opportunity to create a dynamic and engaging soundtrack that could have elevated the overall movie experience.
- Sarah - 2.5 stars
As a fan of the original fairytale, I was excited to see how "Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters" would incorporate its soundtrack into the action-packed storyline. However, I found the music to be uninspiring and forgettable. It failed to evoke any emotions or enhance the scenes, leaving me disconnected from the film's plot. The soundtrack lacked a memorable theme that could have tied the movie together and made it more captivating. Overall, I believe the music in "Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters" did not live up to its potential and was a missed opportunity to create a more immersive viewing experience.