Beetlejuice Beetlejuice soundtrack: All the songs in Tim Burton sequel

As a music enthusiast and avid fan of Tim Burton’s work, I must say that the soundtrack for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has truly captured the spirit of its predecessor. The decision to bring back Harry Belafonte’s Day-O was not only a delightful surprise but also a clever nod to the original film’s iconic music moments.

One memorable aspect of the original Beetlejuice movie is its unique soundtrack. From the indelible moment with Harry Belafonte’s Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) to the impressive musical contributions by Danny Elfman, the film’s music stands out as a significant element that leaves a lasting impression.

Given the anticipation surrounding the sequel of Beetlejuice, it’s not surprising that Danny Elfman has returned to compose the music once more, as there was indeed a certain amount of expectation for it to match its predecessor’s success.

Another option that pays homage to the past is choosing to bring Day-O back for another appearance, but with a new twist.

“I believe there are certain elements you need to include throughout that help the audience feel comfortable and satisfy their expectations. To be clear, I wouldn’t call it fan service; rather, it’s about delivering what you recall resonates strongly with people.”

Of course there are plenty of others songs featured in the film as well – with the Bee Gees hit Tragedy one hit which is used to particularly good effect. Read on for the full list of songs on the official Beetlejuice Beetlejuice soundtrack.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice soundtrack: All the songs in Tim Burton sequel

The following songs appear on the official Beetlejuice Beetlejuice soundtrack album:

MacArthur Park (Single Version) performed by Donna Summer
Tragedy performed by Bee Gees
Day-O performed by Alfie Davis & The Sylvia Young Theatre School Choir
Somedays performed by Tess Parks
Where’s the Man performed by Scott Weiland
Right Here Waiting performed by Richard Marx
Svefn-g-englar performed by Sigur Rós
MacArthur Park performed by Richard Harris
Main Title from CARRIE composed by Pino Donaggio
Main Title Theme composed by Danny Elfman
End Titles composed by Danny Elfman

Additionally, some tunes played in the movie that aren’t included on the official soundtrack album are “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffet, “Cry, Cry” by Mazzy Star, and a scatted version of the “Soul Train Theme” by the Soul Train Gang.

Contrary to what some sources claim, there are no tracks from Blink 182 or My Chemical Romance featured on the soundtrack.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is released in UK cinemas on Friday 6th September.

2024-09-06 14:03

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice soundtrack: All the songs in Tim Burton sequel

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