| The Legend of Tarzan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | ||||
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| Released | June 24, 2016 (digital) July 15, 2016 (physical) | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
| Genre | Film score | |||
| Length | 71:19 | |||
| Label | WaterTower Music | |||
| Producer | Rupert Gregson-Williams | |||
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The Legend of Tarzan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack and score album to the film of the same name featuring original music composed and arranged by Rupert Gregson-Williams. Initially,he was set to co-write the score with Hans Zimmer,before receiving the sole credit as the film's composer. [1] WaterTower Music released the soundtrack album digitally on June 24,2016,followed by a physical release on July 15,2016. [2] [3] It featured two songs,"Opar" co-written by Gregson-Wiliams and Lebo M and performed by Zoe Mthiyane,and "Better Love" written and performed by Hozier,which was used in the film's end credits. [4] [5] Anthony Clarke,Thomas Farnon,and Tom Howe are credited for additional music.
The Japanese version of the film uses "Nawe,Nawe" by Alexandros as its theme song. [6]
Music critic Jonathan Broxton gave a mixed review for the soundtrack,saying "There’s nothing greatly wrong with The Legend of Tarzan in the bigger scheme of things;it’s functional,inoffensive,culturally respectful,and goes out of its way to mirror the current board-approved action music sound,which won’t upset any of the film’s key target demographics. " [7]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Artist(s) | Length | 
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| 1. | "Opar" | 
 | Zoe Mthiyane | 3:28 | 
| 2. | "Diamonds" | Gregson-Williams | Gregson-Williams | 4:50 | 
| 3. | "Togetherness" | Gregson-Williams | Gregson-Williams | 1:44 | 
| 4. | "Steamer and Butterfly" | 
 | Gregson-Williams | 2:40 | 
| 5. | "Orphaned" | Gregson-Williams | Gregson-Williams | 2:46 | 
| 6. | "Returning Home" | Gregson-Williams | Gregson-Williams | 4:01 | 
| 7. | "Campfire" | 
 | Gregson-Williams | 2:40 | 
| 8. | "Tarzan and Jane" | Gregson-Williams | Gregson-Williams | 3:39 | 
| 9. | "Village Ambush" | 
 | Gregson-Williams | 4:41 | 
| 10. | "Catching the Train" | 
 | Gregson-Williams | 2:16 | 
| 11. | "Rom's Plan" | Gregson-Williams | Gregson-Williams | 2:11 | 
| 12. | "Akut Fight" | 
 | Gregson-Williams | 2:16 | 
| 13. | "Elephants in the Night" | Gregson-Williams | Gregson-Williams | 3:12 | 
| 14. | "Jane Escapes" | Gregson-Williams | Gregson-Williams | 2:44 | 
| 15. | "Jungle Shooting" | Gregson-Williams | Gregson-Williams | 2:41 | 
| 16. | "Kala's Death" | Gregson-Williams | Gregson-Williams | 5:15 | 
| 17. | "Where Was Your Honor?" | 
 | Gregson-Williams | 2:29 | 
| 18. | "Boma Port" | Gregson-Williams | Gregson-Williams | 4:04 | 
| 19. | "Stampede" | 
 | Gregson-Williams | 4:33 | 
| 20. | "On the Boat" | Gregson-Williams | Gregson-Williams | 3:10 | 
| 21. | "The Legend of Tarzan" | Gregson-Williams | Gregson-Williams | 2:36 | 
| 22. | "Better Love" | Andrew Hozier-Byrne | Hozier | 3:23 | 
| Total length: | 71:19 | |||
Album credits adapted from CD liner notes: [2]
Instruments
Vocals
Choir
Orchestra
Management
Studio managers
Production
Cover