Joker: Folie à Deux – Score from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack cover

Joker: Folie à Deux – Score from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Hildur Guðnadóttir · 2024

33 min · 19 tracks · electronic

Haunting melodies intertwine with unsettling textures, echoing the psychological depths of the Joker's chaotic world.

Why this album works

This score is highly anticipated as it follows the success of its predecessor, which won numerous awards including an Academy Award for Best Original Score. The film and its soundtrack have gained attention for their innovative approach to storytelling through music, reflecting themes of mental illness and societal breakdown. It is expected to further cement Guðnadóttir's status in contemporary film composition.
Career context
Hildur Guðnadóttir is renowned for her evocative scoring, particularly following her Academy Award win for 'Joker' (2019). With 'Folie à Deux,' she builds on her established reputation in film music, showcasing her ability to blend electronic elements with orchestral sounds. This score marks a significant continuation of her partnership with director Todd Phillips.
Stylistic neighbors
The Avalanches· Moby· Nicolas Jaar

Tracklist

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

  • 1 It's Showtime Standout 2:49
  • 2 That Dumb Laugh 1:58
  • 3 Same Ol' Joker 1:40
  • 4 The Real You 2:32
  • 5 Back on TV 1:23
  • 6 Buy Me a Drink First? 1:13
  • 7 Trial of the Century Standout 1:41
  • 8 My Mother Had Me Committed 1:32
  • 9 The Saints 1:17
  • 10 The Other Half 1:42
  • 11 Social Services 1:41
  • 12 Knock Knock 1:38
  • 13 Doppelgänger 2:23
  • 14 That's All, Folks 0:54
  • 15 Old Neighborhood 1:14
  • 16 Uh Oh, I'm in Trouble 1:34
  • 17 Voices Standout 2:25
  • 18 There Is No Joker 1:49
  • 19 It's All Theater 2:03

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