Kung Fu Panda 4 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack to the 2024 DreamWorks Animation film Kung Fu Panda 4. The fourth instalment in the Kung Fu Panda franchise and the sequel to Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016), it features musical score composed jointly by Hans Zimmer and Steve Mazzaro and the soundtrack released day-and-date with the film on March 8, 2024 through Back Lot Music label.
| Kung Fu Panda 4 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by Hans Zimmer and Steve Mazzaro | ||||
| Released | March 8, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2023–2024 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 48:25 | |||
| Label | Back Lot Music | |||
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Development
editHans Zimmer returned to score music for Kung Fu Panda 4 after doing the same for the predecessors; his protégé Steve Mazzaro also served as a co-composer of the film; the duo had previously worked together in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), The Boss Baby (2017), The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020), The Boss Baby: Family Business and Army of Thieves (2021). Like the predecessors, Zimmer and Mazzaro used Chinese instruments for the score to provide authenticity as well as blending it with pop songs.[1] Zimmer employed an 80-piece orchestra for recording the film score.[2] Tenacious D covered the 1998 single "...Baby One More Time" by Britney Spears for the film.[3] According to Jack Black, who voiced the titular role of Po, he wanted the song in particular "because it's kind of in the vein of kung fu".[4][5] The soundtrack was released under the Back Lot Music label on March 8, 2024.[6]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "Journey" | 01:52 | |
| 2. | "Opening Day" | 02:59 | |
| 3. | "Tai Lung Has Returned" | 01:53 | |
| 4. | "No Footprint Too Small" | 02:12 | |
| 5. | "Juniper City" | 01:29 | |
| 6. | "A Den of Thieves" | 00:53 | |
| 7. | "The Happy Bunny Tavern" | 02:07 | |
| 8. | "Tavern Fight" | 01:29 | |
| 9. | "Looking for Po" | 02:09 | |
| 10. | "She Could Be Anyone" | 02:45 | |
| 11. | "Sharing Stories" | 01:49 | |
| 12. | "Teach Me Your Kung Fu" | 02:58 | |
| 13. | "A Different Path" | 03:12 | |
| 14. | "Who Are You Rooting For" | 02:40 | |
| 15. | "I Am The Dragon Warrior" | 02:24 | |
| 16. | "You're Our Son" | 01:34 | |
| 17. | "My Master Plan" | 01:12 | |
| 18. | "Be the Pit" | 02:40 | |
| 19. | "It's Pronounced Skadoosh" | 02:31 | |
| 20. | "Inner Peace" | 02:23 | |
| 21. | "Crazy Train" | 02:05 | |
| 22. | "...Baby One More Time" | Tenacious D | 03:13 |
| Total length: | 48:25 | ||
Reception
editFilmtracks reviewed "the music for Kung Fu Panda 4 is completely sufficient but largely forgettable, the franchise and its music contentedly on auto-pilot."[7] Tim Grierson of Screen International wrote that Zimmer and Mazzaro's "fiery percussive score lends the proceedings a mythic grandeur".[8] Alessandro M. M. Drake of The Harvard Crimson wrote "The soundtrack is another highlight, with Hans Zimmer continuing his epic musical legacy. Its best moments are a rendition of “Crazy Train” on traditional Chinese instruments, and a Tenacious D cover of Britney Spears’ “...Baby One More Time,” with Jack Black absolutely smashing the upbeat vocals."[9] Pete Hammond of Deadline Hollywood described the score as "great",[10] while Ethan Anderton of /Film called it as "stellar".[11]
References
edit- ^ de Souza, Alison (March 6, 2024). "From its score to the cast, more Chinese influences in Kung Fu Panda 4 than before". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Archived from the original on March 11, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ Gray, Peter (March 21, 2024). "Interview: Kung Fu Panda 4 directors Mike Mitchell and Stephanie Ma Stine on "The best franchise of all time."". The AU Review. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ McIntyre, Hugh (March 12, 2024). "'Kung Fu Panda 4' Could Help Britney Spears Make Some Money (Or At Least Her Label)". Forbes. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ Thompson, Jaden (March 4, 2024). "'Kung Fu Panda 4' Star Jack Black on His Viral Britney Spears Cover and Singing With Danielle Brooks in 'Minecraft'". Variety. Archived from the original on March 6, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ Chuba, Kirsten (March 4, 2024). "How Jack Black Ended Up Covering Britney Spears' "Baby One More Time" in 'Kung Fu Panda 4'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 8, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ "Kung Fu Panda 4 soundtrack: All the songs in the animated sequel". Radio Times. Archived from the original on April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ "Kung Fu Panda 4 (Hans Zimmer/Steve Mazzaro)". Filmtracks. Archived from the original on March 20, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ Grierson, Tim (March 6, 2024). "'Kung Fu Panda 4': Review". Screen. Archived from the original on March 17, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ M. M. Drake, Alessandro (March 26, 2024). "'Kung Fu Panda 4' Review: A Fun Flick, but a Far Cry From the 'Kung Fu Panda' Days of Old". The Harvard Crimson. Archived from the original on May 3, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ Hammond, Pete (March 6, 2024). "'Kung Fu Panda 4' Review: Jack Black Is Back As Lovable Dragon Warrior On A New Mission In This Winning DreamWorks Sequel". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 9, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ Anderton, Ethan (March 6, 2024). "Kung Fu Panda 4 Review: Even When Treading Water, This Franchise Packs A Fun Punch". SlashFilm. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved May 3, 2024.