The Lone Ranger (soundtrack) facts for kids
The movie The Lone Ranger has two main music albums. One is the Original Motion Picture Score, which is the background music created especially for the film. This album was made by the famous composer Hans Zimmer. It came out on July 2, 2013, from Walt Disney Records.
The other album is called The Lone Ranger: Wanted (Music Inspired by the Film). This album is a collection of songs by different artists. These songs were chosen because they fit the feeling and style of the movie. It was also released by Walt Disney Records on July 2, 2013.
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The Lone Ranger: Original Movie Music
Quick facts for kids The Lone Ranger (Original Motion Picture Score) |
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| Released | July 2, 2013 |
| Length | 49:36 |
| Label | Walt Disney |
This album contains all the original music written for the movie. It helps tell the story and set the mood for different scenes.
Who Wrote the Music?
At first, another musician named Jack White was asked to write the music. However, he decided not to, and then Hans Zimmer took over. Zimmer is well-known for creating music for many big movies.
Most of the songs on this album were written by Hans Zimmer. One song, "Red's Theater of the Absurd," was written by Jack White. The final song, "Finale," is a longer version of a very famous piece called the "William Tell Overture." This classic music was originally by Gioachino Rossini.
Songs on the Album
All music composed by Hans Zimmer excluding "Red's Theater of the Absurd", which was written by Jack White and "Finale", which is an extended arrangement of Gioachino Rossini's "William Tell Overture", with additional material arranged by Geoff Zanelli and Zimmer.
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| 1. | "Never Take Off the Mask" | 1:08 |
| 2. | "Absurdity" | 4:58 |
| 3. | "Silver" | 4:00 |
| 4. | "Ride" | 4:17 |
| 5. | "You've Looked Better" | 3:09 |
| 6. | "Red's Theater of the Absurd" (performed by Pokey LaFarge & The South City Three) | 3:02 |
| 7. | "The Railroad Waits for No One" | 3:09 |
| 8. | "You're Just a Man in a Mask (Lone Ranger Theme)" | 4:14 |
| 9. | "For God & Country" | 4:53 |
| 10. | "Finale" | 9:51 |
| 11. | "Home" | 6:55 |
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49:36 | |
The Lone Ranger: Wanted (Music Inspired by the Film)
| The Lone Ranger: Wanted (Music Inspired by the Film) | |
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| Released | July 2, 2013 |
| Genre | Outlaw country |
| Length | 51:29 |
| Label | Walt Disney |
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This album is a collection of songs that were not specifically written for the movie. Instead, they were chosen because their style and lyrics fit the movie's theme. It's like a playlist that the filmmakers enjoyed while working on the movie.
Why These Songs?
The director of the film, Gore Verbinski, helped put this album together. He said that these were the songs the team listened to every day. They played them on their way to the film set and in the evenings.
Some of the songs on this album were shared early. For example, songs by Grace Potter and The Nocturnals and Lucinda Williams were shown on Rolling Stone and Billboard magazines. This happened weeks before the album was officially released.
Songs on the Album
| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "Holy Water" | Ben Kweller | 3:33 |
| 2. | "Devil's Train" | Grace Potter and The Nocturnals | 3:28 |
| 3. | "Poor Paddy on the Railway" | Shane MacGowan | 3:06 |
| 4. | "So Long Gone" | Pete Molinari | 3:26 |
| 5. | "Central and Union" | Sara Watkins | 2:58 |
| 6. | "American Dream" | The White Buffalo | 2:57 |
| 7. | "Lonesome Whistle" | Dave Alvin | 4:12 |
| 8. | "Sweet Betsy from Pike" (Arranged by Johnny Depp, Bruce Witkin) | Iggy Pop | 4:00 |
| 9. | "Rattling Bone" | Iron & Wine | 4:47 |
| 10. | "Cowboy" | The Rubens | 2:53 |
| 11. | "Everything but the Truth" | Lucinda Williams | 4:02 |
| 12. | "The Truth Lives On" | The Aggrolites | 3:48 |
| 13. | "Butch's Ballad" | Gomez | 5:37 |
| 14. | "Saddle the Wind" | John Grant | 2:42 |
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51:29 | ||
