The music for the animated film Shrek 2 was primarily composed by Harry Gregson-Williams and includes tracks from various well-known artists. The soundtrack features 14 songs with a total duration of about 45 minutes. It was released on May 11, 2004, by Geffen Records to coincide with the film’s premiere.
Summary Overview
Key Tracks:
- “Accidentally in Love” by Counting Crows, which opens the film.
- “Holding Out for a Hero” – a cover by Frou Frou, accompanying the rescue scene for Shrek.
Interesting Facts:
The soundtrack received high praise, particularly for its variety of genres and mood-fitting songs, ranging from pop-rock to folk music.
Shrek 2: Tracklist
- Counting Crows – Accidentally In Love – From Shrek 2 Soundtrack
- Frou Frou – Holding Out For A Hero
- Butterfly Boucher – Changes
- Dashboard Confessional – As Lovers Go
- Lipps Inc. – Funkytown
- Richard Price – I’m On My Way
- Eels – I Need Some Sleep
- Pete Yorn – Ever Fallen In Love
- Tom Waits – Little Drop Of Poison
- Joseph Arthur – You’re So True
- Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – People Ain’t No Good
- Jennifer Saunders – Fairy Godmother Song
- Eddie Murphy – Livin’ La Vida Loca
- Jennifer Saunders – Holding Out For A Hero
Score Soundtrack
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Prince Charming
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Leaving Home
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Far Far Away
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Family Dinner
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Fiona’s Room
- Harry Gregson-Williams – We Need To Talk
- Harry Gregson-Williams – The Poison Apple
- Harry Gregson-Williams – The Factory
- Harry Gregson-Williams – By The Ol’ Oak
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Annoying Talking Animal
- Harry Gregson-Williams – The Potion Room
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Deep Fried
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Not Meant To Be
- Harry Gregson-Williams – The Ball
- Harry Gregson-Williams – The Prince Of Her Dreams
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Tonight On “Knights”
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Magic Tea
- Harry Gregson-Williams – The Mission
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Muffin Man
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Get The Wand
- Harry Gregson-Williams – All Is Revealed
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Dragon!!
