- Spider-Man 2 (soundtrack)
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Music from and Inspired by Spider-Man 2 Soundtrack album by various artists Released June 22, 2004 Genre Alternative rock, hard rock, alternative metal, post-grunge, pop rock, pop punk Length 64:24 Label Sony Producer Laura Wasserman Marvel Comics film series soundtrack chronology chronology Original Score from the Motion Picture The Punisher
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(2005)Singles from Music from and Inspired by Spider-Man 2 - "We Are"
- "Vindicated"
Released: June 2004 - "Ordinary"
Released: June 2004 - "Web of Night"
Released: July 28, 2004 (Japan) - "Meant to Live"
Released: August 17, 2004 (UK) - "Najane Kyun"
Released: 2004 (Pakistan)
Music from and Inspired by Spider-Man 2 reached the top 10 of the U.S. album charts and the top 40 of the Australian album charts. "Vindicated" by Dashboard Confessional reached the top of a world composite soundtrack chart in June 2004 and the top 20 of a composite world and U.S. modern rock chart. "We Are" by Ana Johnsson was a major success in Europe, charting in almost every European country. "Ordinary" by Train was on the U.S. adult top 40 singles charts. "I Am" by Killing Heidi was added to the Australian version of the soundtrack and released as a single in the country. It debuted and peaked at #16 on the ARIA Charts on July 19, 2004.
Contents
Track listing
The track listing for the U.S. version of the soundtrack is:
No. Title Artist Length 1. "Vindicated" Dashboard Confessional 3:20 2. "Ordinary" Train 3:33 3. "Did You" Hoobastank 3:18 4. "Hold On" Jet 4:03 5. "Gifts and Curses" Yellowcard 5:08 6. "Woman" Maroon 5 5:08 7. "This Photograph Is Proof (I Know You Know)" Taking Back Sunday 4:12 8. "Give It Up" Midtown 3:42 9. "Lucky You" Lostprophets 4:25 10. "Who I Am" Smile Empty Soul 3:15 11. "The Night That the Lights Went Out in NYC" The Ataris 3:36 12. "We Are" Ana Johnsson 3:55 13. "Someone to Die For" Jimmy Gnecco Feat. Brian May 5:08 14. "Spidey Suite" Danny Elfman 4:01 15. "Doc Ock Suite" Danny Elfman 3:53 International pressings
Many versions of the soundtrack outside the United States contained additional tracks by artists exclusive to their native countries.
- In the UK version of the soundtrack Switchfoot's hit single, "Meant to Live" is featured as track 12 between "The Night That the Lights Went Out in NYC" and "We Are".
- On the Australian version of the soundtrack, "I Am" by Killing Heidi appears as track 17.
- On the Japanese version of the soundtrack, "Web of Night" by T.M. Revolution appears and was a popular single in Japan. A track by indie band Mew called "She Spider" was also featured on the Japanese release.
- On the Pakistani version of the soundtrack, a song by Strings titled "Najane Kyun" which translates to "I Don't Know Why" was used.
- 3 Doors Down's single "Let Me Go" was originally intended for the soundtrack but was withheld.
- The song "Where I Belong", by Sia was earmarked to appear on the soundtrack, but owing to a record label conflict, its inclusion was withdrawn. The single's cover art featured Sia dressed in a Spider-Man costume.
- On the Polish version of the soundtrack, the single "Chron to co masz" by PtakY appears as track 17.
- In Brazil, the band Jota Quest recorded the "Theme from Spider-Man" and was included as track 16.
- The closing credits of the film featured a version of the theme from the original television cartoon series performed by Canadian crooner Michael Bublé.
Chart positions
Chart (2004) Peak
positionU.S. Billboard 200[1] 7 Top Internet Albums[1] 7 Top Soundtracks[1] 1 Spider-Man 2: Original Motion Picture Score
Spider-Man 2: Original Motion Picture Score Film score by Danny Elfman Released July 27, 2004 Genre Soundtrack Label Sony BMG Producer Danny Elfman Although the soundtrack contains a portion of Danny Elfman's score, a more complete album of the film music was released as Spider-Man 2: Original Motion Picture Score. Tracks 10 and 11 are listed as "Bonus Tracks" as they were not used in the film (John Debney and Christopher Young reworked several cues of the score, in addition to music from the first film being tracked in).
Track listing
- "Spider-Man 2 (Main Title)" (3:21)
- "M.J.'s New Life/Spidus Interruptus" (2:31)
- "Doc Ock Is Born" (2:23)
- "Angry Arms/Rebuilding" (2:51)
- "A Phone Call/The Wrong Kiss/Peter's Birthday" (2:06)
- "The Mugging/Peter's Turmoil" (3:21)
- "The Bank/Saving May" (4:27)
- "He's Back!" (1:50)
- "Doc Ock's Machine" (1:42)
- "Train/Appreciation" (6:16)
- "Aunt May Packs" (2:51)
- "Armageddon/A Really Big Web!" (6:28)
- "The Goblin Returns" (1:36)
- "At Long Last, Love" (2:59)
- "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" - Performed by B. J. Thomas (3:14)
References
- ^ a b c "Billboard Albums: Spider-Man 2". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r694754. Retrieved 2010-05-23.
Spider-Man films Spider-Man • Spider-Man 2 • Spider-Man 3 • The Amazing Spider-ManCharacters Spider-Man • Mary Jane Watson • Harry Osborn • J. Jonah Jameson • Aunt May • Uncle Ben • Green Goblin • Doctor Octopus • Eddie Brock Jr. / Venom • Sandman • Betty Brant • Robbie Robertson • Gwen Stacy • George Stacy • Doctor Connors • Dennis Carradine • Flash Thompson • Mendel Stromm • John JamesonSoundtrack Music from and Inspired by Spider-Man • Spider-Man (soundtrack) • Spider-Man 2 (soundtrack) • Spider-Man 3 (soundtrack)
Songs"Hero" • "What We're All About" • Spider-Man theme song • "Vindicated" • "We Are" • "Ordinary" • "Meant to Live" • "Web of Night" • "Najane Kyun" • "Signal Fire"Video games Sets and locations Related articles Accolades • Spider-Man's powers and equipment • Goblin glider • Pumpkin Bomb • Sky Stick • Symbiote • Spider-Man: The New Animated Series • Lego Spider-ManCategories:- 2004 soundtracks
- Danny Elfman albums
- Marvel Comics film soundtracks
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