Kung Fu Panda 4 (soundtrack)

Kung Fu Panda 4 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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
Producer	Hans Zimmer Steve Mazzaro
Hans Zimmer chronology
Dune: Part Two (2024) Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Artist	Length
1.	"Journey"	Zimmer Mazzaro John Powell		01:52
2.	"Opening Day"	Zimmer Mazzaro Powell		02:59
3.	"Tai Lung Has Returned"	Zimmer Mazzaro Powell		01:53
4.	"No Footprint Too Small"	Zimmer Mazzaro Powell		02:12
5.	"Juniper City"			01:29
6.	"A Den of Thieves"			00:53
7.	"The Happy Bunny Tavern"			02:07
8.	"Tavern Fight"	Zimmer Mazzaro Powell		01:29
9.	"Looking for Po"	Zimmer Mazzaro Powell		02:09
10.	"She Could Be Anyone"			02:45
11.	"Sharing Stories"	Zimmer Mazzaro Powell		01:49
12.	"Teach Me Your Kung Fu"	Zimmer Mazzaro Powell		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"	Zimmer Mazzaro Powell		02:40
19.	"It's Pronounced Skadoosh"	Zimmer Mazzaro Powell		02:31
20.	"Inner Peace"			02:23
21.	"Crazy Train"	Bob Daisley Ozzy Osbourne Randy Rhoads		02:05
22.	"...Baby One More Time"	Max Martin	Tenacious D	03:13
Total length:				48:25

Reception

Filmtracks 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

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2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. "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.
7. "Kung Fu Panda 4 (Hans Zimmer/Steve Mazzaro)". Filmtracks. Archived from the original on March 20, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
8. Grierson, Tim (March 6, 2024). "'Kung Fu Panda 4': Review". Screen. Archived from the original on March 17, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.