album · December 20, 2022
Avatar: The Way of Water (Original Score)
Hollywood RecordsSee this day
classicalelectronic
This score for James Cameron's 2022 sequel offers a blend of electronic textures and orchestral swells that expand upon the sonic world of Pandora. It demonstrates Franglen's ability to craft evocative soundscapes for epic cinematic narratives.
- Franglen took over scoring duties for the Avatar franchise after the passing of original composer James Horner, who had been developing ideas for the sequel.
- The score features new themes for the Metkayina clan and the underwater world of Pandora, contrasting with the musical motifs from the first film.
- The album was released digitally and physically on December 20, 2022, by Hollywood Records, coinciding with the film's theatrical debut.
Simon Franglen is a British composer and producer known for his work in film and television, often in the sci-fi and fantasy genres. He previously collaborated with James Horner on scores for major productions before stepping into his own projects.
Tracklist
