Alicia Keys will collaborate with Kendrick Lamar and Pharrell Williams to record the soundtrack, ‘It’s On Again, ‘ for the Amazing Spider-Man 2. She tweeted, ‘I’m very excited to be a part of such a powerful collaboration. ‘
Marc Webb, director of ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2′, expressed his enthusiasm for the film’s soundtrack. He highlighted the perfect fit of Alicia Keys’ song ‘It’s On Again’ as the closing track, noting its blend of excitement and subtle foreboding. He praised Hans Zimmer and the Magnificent Six for their extraordinary work on the score, describing it as unique and groundbreaking.
Alicia Keys was excited about collaborating with Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell Williams, and Hans Zimmer. She emphasized that ‘It’s On Again’ encapsulates the essence of the film, reflecting the potential for extraordinaryness within everyone.
Hans Zimmer explained their unconventional approach to the film’s music. Instead of traditional scoring methods, they formed a band and derived themes from songs, infusing the film with a rock-and-roll spirit.
Pharrell Williams, excited about working with Zimmer again, stressed the significance of Zimmer’s iconic score. He mentioned that Alicia Keys and Kendrick Lamar elevated the song to a higher level.
The film’s score was composed by Oscar® and Grammy-winning composer Hans Zimmer and The Magnificent Six, including Pharrell Williams, Johnny Marr (of The Smiths, Modest Mouse), Michael Einziger (of Incubus), Junkie XL, Andrew Kawczynski, and Steve Mazzaro. The soundtrack features new songs by Pharrell Williams, The Neighbourhood, Liz, and Alvin Risk, which are exclusive to the film. Phosphorescent’s “Song for Zula” is also featured on the soundtrack.
