Zack Snyder's Justice League – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
About this album
Where they were
In 2021, Junkie XL, also known as Tom Holkenborg, was already an established composer after his prior work on major films like 'Mad Max: Fury Road.' This soundtrack marked his return to the DC universe following his previous collaboration on 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,' further solidifying his role in shaping the sonic identity of superhero cinema.
Why it matters
The soundtrack for 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' gained significant attention for its ambitious scope and emotional depth, becoming a critical part of the film's re-release. It topped various film score charts and garnered praise for its blending of orchestral and electronic elements, influencing how soundtracks are perceived in relation to their films.
Essential tracks
- "Cyborg Becoming / Human All Too Human" — This track encapsulates Cyborg's transformation and emotional journey, combining powerful orchestration with poignant electronic motifs that reflect his internal struggle.
- "Wonder Woman Defending / And What Rough Beast" — Here, the fierce energy mirrors Wonder Woman’s heroism while intertwining themes of impending doom, showcasing Junkie XL's knack for character-driven compositions.
- "Flash, the Space to Win / Our Legacy Is Now" — This energetic piece captures The Flash's essence perfectly, blending urgency and hope that resonates with the character’s narrative arc in the film.
- "Hallelujah" — As a climactic moment within the soundtrack, this track evokes profound emotion through its sweeping melodies and layered instrumentation, heightening key scenes in the film.
Release Date
March 18, 2021
Artist Origin
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Tracklist
- 1 Song to the Siren 3:17
- 2 A Hunter Gathers 7:56
- 3 Migratory 0:56
- 4 Things Fall Apart 1:03
- 5 Wonder Woman Defending / And What Rough Beast 7:19
- 6 World Ending Fire 9:22
- 7 Middle Mass 1:18
- 8 Long Division 1:12
- 9 No Paradise, No Fall 4:10
- 10 The Center Will Not Hold, Twenty Centuries of Stony Sleep 8:56
- 11 As Above, So Below 2:27
- 12 No Dog, No Master 8:13
- 13 Take This Kingdom by Force 1:44
- 14 A Splinter from the Thorn That Pricked You 1:09
- 15 Cyborg Becoming / Human All Too Human 10:35
- 16 The Path Chooses You 2:11
- 17 Aquaman Returning / Carry Your Own Water 8:22
- 18 The Provenance of Something Gathered 1:14
- 19 We Do This Together 12:57
- 20 The Will to Power 5:20
- 21 Smoke Become Fire 1:39
- 22 I Teach You, the Overman 4:18
- 23 A Glimmer at the Door of the Living 1:00
- 24 How We Achieve Ourselves 1:42
- 25 The Sun Forever Rising 1:30
- 26 Underworld 5:49
- 27 Superman Rising, Pt. 1 / A Book of Hours 2:40
- 28 Beyond Good and Evil 4:24
- 29 Monument Builder 2:29
- 30 Monument Destroyer 6:07
- 31 Urgrund 1:49
- 32 So Begins the End 4:49
- 33 The House of Belonging 2:37
- 34 Earthling 3:23
- 35 Flight Is Our Nature 1:54
- 36 Indivisible 2:32
- 37 And the Lion-Earth Did Roar, Pt. 1 5:22
- 38 And the Lion-Earth Did Roar, Pt. 2 5:32
- 39 Superman Rising, Pt. 2 / Immovable 1:55
- 40 At the Speed of Force 4:20
- 41 My Broken Boy 2:15
- 42 That Terrible Strength 1:51
- 43 An Eternal Reoccurrence of Change 1:44
- 44 We Slay Ourselves 5:52
- 45 Your Own House Turned to Ashes 3:16
- 46 All of You Undisturbed Cities 6:15
- 47 The Art of Preserving Fire 1:27
- 48 The Crew at Warpower 6:49
- 49 The Foundation Theme (from Zack Snyder's Justice League) 2:07
- 50 Batman, a Duty to Fight / To See 5:29
- 51 Batman, an Invocation to Heal / To Be Seen 8:36
- 52 Wonder Woman, a Call to Stand / A World Awakened 5:09
- 53 Flash, the Space to Win / Our Legacy Is Now 11:13
- 54 Hallelujah 6:10
