We’re learning more about The Hunger Games‘ score and soundtrack today thanks to Billboard. As you may know, in late June Lionsgate announced that Danny Elfman would compose while T. Bone Burnett would oversee both compilations.
Lionsgate’s head of music spoke to Billboard about what themes we can expect to hear.
In addition to their instrumental work, Universal Republic will release collections of the songs featured in the film and songs directly influenced by the themes — freedom, rebellion, survival, family — and subject matter of the film.
Set in the future, the film’s music is expected to cross multiple genres, Lionsgate’s head of music Tracy McKnight says. “The list of artists that could participate, and the opportunities for them to write and record, are really unlimited,” she said in a statement.
The music is expected to fit the moods of the film’s locales: an area that resembles the South; a futuristic metropolis; and a forested arena where the games take place.
Are there any songs/artists YOU wish to see on The Hunger Games soundtrack?