Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (soundtrack)
| Sonic the Hedgehog 3: Music from the Motion Picture | ||||
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| Released | December 20, 2024 | |||
| Studio | Angel Recording Studios, London | |||
| Genre | Film score | |||
| Label | Milan Records | |||
| Producer | Tom Holkenborg | |||
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3: Music from the Motion Picture is the score album for the 2024 film of the same name. It features the original score composed by Tom Holkenborg and was be released by Milan Records on December 20, 2024.
Background
[edit]Tom Holkenborg, who composed the score for the first two Sonic films, returned to score Sonic the Hedgehog 3[1] and had finished work by July 2024.[2] In December 2023, Crush 40 vocalist Johnny Gioeli said there had been talks of including the song "Live & Learn" from Sonic Adventure 2 (2001) in the film.[3] In February 2024, Gioeli confirmed "Live & Learn" would be included in the film.[4] Jelly Roll released a single for the film, titled "Run It", on November 21, 2024.[5] The film also features the song "Neon" from Japanese rock band One Ok Rock, who previously contributed to the soundtrack for the 2022 game Sonic Frontiers.[6] "It's a Sonic Christmas", the song performed by Ruwanga Samath and featured in the promotional short film of the same name, was released on digital platforms on December 13, 2024.[7][8] The soundtrack album was be released by Milan Records on December 20, 2024.[9]
Reception
[edit]Cameron Frew of Dexerto called the score "superb", praising its incorporation of video game music and the accompanying licensed tracks.[10] Mike Reyes of CinemaBlend similarly commended the addition of the video games' musical cues, feeling that it enhanced the experience.[11] Matt Donata of The A.V. Club said "Shadow’s motorcycle and handgun combo earn their spotlight, as do the musical cues, none more blissful than Crush 40’s Sonic Adventure 2 theme song "Live & Learn" hitting at a pivotal moment during composer Tom Holkenborg’s third-act crescendo".[12]
Track listing
[edit]All music is composed by Tom Holkenborg, except as noted
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "It All Starts With This" | 1:01 |
| 2. | "The Ultimate Lifeform" | 1:41 |
| 3. | "Green Hills, Present" | 1:06 |
| 4. | "New Day, New Adventure" | 2:18 |
| 5. | "Talk About Low Budget Flights" | 1:27 |
| 6. | "We’re Outta Here!" | 0:30 |
| 7. | "Wow… He’s Fast!" | 3:48 |
| 8. | "La Ultima Passion" | 0:47 |
| 9. | "Habanera" | 0:34 |
| 10. | "A Rotten Eggman" | 1:11 |
| 11. | "The Eclipse Cannon" | 0:57 |
| 12. | "“MA-RI-A”" | 2:19 |
| 13. | "Wishes Are Eternal" | 1:50 |
| 14. | "The Truth of 50 Years Ago" | 1:30 |
| 15. | "I Found You Faker!" | 4:06 |
| 16. | "That Mad Scientist!" | 3:30 |
| 17. | "Throw It All Away" | 0:59 |
| 18. | "I’ll Make It Through" | 3:06 |
| 19. | "La Ultima Passion Pt.2" | 0:41 |
| 20. | "G.U.N. Control" | 2:18 |
| 21. | "Big Time Villains" | 2:16 |
| 22. | "No Time for Games" | 1:19 |
| 23. | "Feel My Loss, and Despair" | 1:40 |
| 24. | "I Can’t Let You Live" | 3:21 |
| 25. | "I Die Hard" | 2:06 |
| 26. | "For All the People On That Planet" | 1:58 |
| 27. | "Live and Learn (Junkie XL version)" | 0:49 |
| 28. | "E.G.G.M.E.N." | 3:42 |
| 29. | "Too Easy, Piece of Cake" | 1:16 |
| 30. | "Last Story" | 4:32 |
| 31. | "Sayonara, Shadow the Hedgehog" | 1:43 |
| 32. | "Green Hills, Good Future" | 1:04 |
| 33. | "The Edge of Tomorrow" | 1:38 |
| Total length: | 1:03:03 | |
Credits
[edit]Credits adapted from Film Music Reporter:[13]
- Music Editor: Daniel Waldman
- Score Produced, Programmed, Mixed & Mastered by: Tom Holkenborg
- Additional Music by: Ching-Shan Chang, Luca Fagagnini, Jack Roberts, Berend Salverda
- Orchestrated by: Jonathan Beard, Edward Trybek, Henri Wilkinson, Tom Holkenborg
- Score Copied by: Jordan Cox
- Score Conducted by: Gavin Greenaway
- Score Recorded by: Casey Stone
- Technical Score Engineers: Michael Staffeldt
- Score Recorded at: Angel Studios, UK
- Orchestra Mix by: Alan Meyerson
- Recordist: Matt Jones
- Score Mixed at: Computer Hell Cabin
- Score Coordinators: Joanne Changer, Kayla Hopkins
- Studio Assistant: Marta Di Nozzi
- Music Production Services by: Michiel Groeneveld
- Music Production Assistant: Frankie Cail
- Musician Contractor: Susie Gillis & Amy Ewens for Isobel Griffiths, Ltd.
- Music Librarian: Jill Streater
- Solo Acoustic Guitar: Glenn Sharp
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Tom Holkenborg to Return for Jeff Fowler's 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3'". Film Music Reporter. January 31, 2024. Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (July 14, 2024). "Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Gets Exciting Update From Composer Junkie XL". Collider. Valnet. Archived from the original on July 14, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Bevan, Rhiannon (December 16, 2023). "Crush 40 Says Live & Learn Could Appear In Sonic 3". TheGamer. Valnet. Archived from the original on February 4, 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ Cripe, Michael (February 7, 2024). "Sonic 3 Will Feature Sonic Adventure 2's Beloved Song 'Live and Learn,' Band Confirms". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on April 26, 2024. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ Bevan, Rhiannon (November 24, 2024). "Sonic 3's Credits Song Has Been Revealed And Fans Aren't Happy". TheGamer. Valnet. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ^ "ONE OK ROCK楽曲「Neon」が映画「ソニック × シャドウ TOKYO MISSION」劇中歌に". Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. December 11, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Deschamps, Marc (December 11, 2024). "Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Christmas Short Mimics Classic Rankin/Bass Style". ComicBook.com. Savage Ventures. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ "Ruwanga Samath's 'It's a Sonic Christmas' from Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Released". Film Music Reporter. December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ a b "Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Soundtrack Album Details". Film Music Reporter. December 19, 2024. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ^ Frew, Cameron (December 18, 2024). "Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: A dream come true for generations of fans". Dexerto. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ^ Reyes, Mike (December 18, 2024). "Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Review: Sega's Cinematic Adaptation Achieves The Rare Feat Of A Third Entry Upping An Entire Franchise's Game". CinemaBlend. Future plc. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ^ Donato, Matt (December 18, 2024). "Keanu Reeves and two Jim Carreys kick Sonic The Hedgehog 3 into enjoyable overdrive". The A.V. Club. Paste Media Group. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ "Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Music Team Credits". Film Music Reporter. Retrieved December 19, 2024.