Moana 2 Deluxe Soundtrack Now Available
Walt Disney Records Releases Moana 2 Deluxe Soundtrack
SCORE BY MARK MANCINA AND OPETAIA FOA‘I
SONGS BY BARLOW & BEAR
AVAIABLE ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS NOW
November 26 – (Los Angeles, CA) – Walt Disney Records has released Moana 2 Deluxe Soundtrack, featuring a stunning score by Grammy®-winning composer Mark Mancina. Known for his work on the original Moana as well as The Lion King, Speed, and Tarzan, Mancina’s dynamic, emotional compositions are at the heart of the film’s sweeping musical landscape. Moana 2 marks Mancina’s return to the world of Oceania, alongside Grammy® Award-winning songwriters Barlow & Bear, and Billboard Music Award- and American Music Award-winning songwriter and composer Opetaia Foa‘i, who also returned for the sequel.
“Music is always such an important part of all of our stories, whether it’s a musical or not,” said producer Yvett Merino. “Moana 2’ is a stunning, sweeping musical, and music plays such an important role. The songs throughout the film help move the story forward in such a special way, the score is so dynamic. It has been such a great experience.”
The Moana Original Soundtrack has garnered over 20 billion worldwide streams since its release in 2016 and featured the catchy earworm “You’re Welcome” and the power anthem “How Far I’ll Go.” “You’re Welcome” is performed by Dwayne Johnson, who voices “Maui” in the films, has been RIAA® certified 6 times platinum and is the most watched video on DisneyMusic VEVO with over 1.6 Billion views to date. “How Far I’ll Go” is performed by Auli‘i Cravalho, who voices Moana, has been RIAA® certified 7 times platinum and was nominated for an Oscar® Award and Golden Globe® Award for Best Original Song.
