What makes It: Chapter Two – Selections from the Motion Picture Soundtrack by Benjamin Wallfisch notable?

The soundtrack for 'It: Chapter Two' received critical acclaim for its ability to elevate the horror elements of the film, contributing to Wallfisch's reputation in the film scoring industry. It also peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Soundtracks chart, demonstrating its commercial success and cultural impact within the horror genre. By the time of its release in August 2019, Benjamin Wallfisch had established himself as a prominent film composer, having previously scored the successful first installment of 'It' in 2017. This soundtrack serves as a follow-up to his earlier work, further cementing his collaboration with director Andy Muschietti and showcasing his ability to enhance cinematic storytelling through music.

How many songs are on It: Chapter Two – Selections from the Motion Picture Soundtrack?

It: Chapter Two – Selections from the Motion Picture Soundtrack has 45 tracks, running approximately 101 minutes.

It: Chapter Two – Selections from the Motion Picture Soundtrack

Benjamin Wallfisch · 2019

101 min · 45 tracks

A haunting blend of orchestral tension and unsettling motifs that evoke the emotional depths of fear and nostalgia.

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Top tracks — play these first

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You Knew — This track encapsulates the emotional turmoil of the characters as they confront their past traumas, blending eerie harmonies with poignant strings.
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Your Hair Is Winter Fire — Featuring an interplay of delicate piano and unsettling orchestral swells, this piece perfectly captures moments of remembrance intertwined with dread.
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Goodbye — The final track evokes a powerful sense of closure and loss, utilizing soft melodies that linger in listeners' minds long after the film.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

wave-like emotional crescendos
haunting suspenseful motifs
dynamic exploration of themes
evocative atmosphere for introspection
immersive experience for late nights

Maybe skip if you want

seeking upbeat or fast-paced
prefer standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time of its release in August 2019, Benjamin Wallfisch had established himself as a prominent film composer, having previously scored the successful first installment of 'It' in 2017. This soundtrack serves as a follow-up to his earlier work, further cementing his collaboration with director Andy Muschietti and showcasing his ability to enhance cinematic storytelling through music.
Stylistic neighbors: Hans Zimmer· Jóhann Jóhannsson· Max Richter

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 27 Years Later 2:05
2 Memory 1:39
3 Come Home 2:24
4 I Swear, Bill 1:30
5 Beverly Escapes 2:20
6 Henry Bowers 1:21
7 Firefly 3:08
8 Losers Reunited 0:52
9 Echo 1:43
10 Fortune Cookies 2:10
11 You Knew 1:49
12 The Library 2:07
13 Shokopiwah 3:28
14 The Barrens 1:21
15 The Clubhouse 3:48
16 Perfume 2:35
17 Mrs. Kersh 1:46
18 Miss Me, Richie? 1:23
19 Dirty Little Secret 1:20
20 Silver Bullet 1:53
21 Why Georgie? 3:45
22 Your Hair Is Winter Fire 3:20
23 Eddie and the Leper 1:50
24 Festival Pursuit 1:06
25 Hall of Mirrors 2:14
26 Bar Mitzvah 1:35
27 Bowers Attack 1:18
28 Back to Neibolt 2:49
29 Home At Last 1:28
30 It's Stan 2:03
31 This Is Where It Happened 2:02
32 The Place of It 1:56
33 Artifacts 3:09
34 The Ritual of Chüd 2:04
35 Very Scary 1:39
36 Scary 1:30
37 Not Scary At All 1:25
38 You Lied and I Died 2:54
39 My Heart Burns There Too 2:29
40 Spider Attack 3:28
41 You're All Grown Up 5:23
42 Neibolt Escape 1:35
43 Nothing Lasts Forever 4:17
44 Goodbye 0:54
45 Stan's Letter 4:17

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