Shrek 2 Movie Soundtrack
Shrek 2 | |
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| Movie Soundtrack (2004) | |
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| Director | Conrad Vernon |
| Studio | DreamWorks Animation |
| Release date | 2004-05-19 |
| Genre(s) | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Family |
| Composer(s) | Harry Gregson-Williams |
| Music supervisor | Chris Douridas |
| Score album | SHREK 2 (Original Motion Picture Score) |
| Available on | Prime Video |
| Cast | Mike Myers as Shrek (voice) Eddie Murphy as Donkey (voice) Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona (voice) Julie Andrews as Queen Lillian (voice) Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots (voice) John Cleese as King Harold (voice) ... e 4 more |
About This Soundtrack
DreamWorks Animation's 2004 blockbuster Shrek 2, directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, and Conrad Vernon, stands as one of the most successful and beloved animated sequels of all time. Reunited with their favorite ogre, audiences follow Shrek and Princess Fiona on a trip to the Kingdom of Far Far Away to meet the in-laws, King Harold and Queen Lillian. The adventure takes a twisted turn with the introduction of Puss in Boots, a potion-brewing Fairy Godmother, and the pompous Prince Charming. Complementing the film's brilliant comedic pacing and emotional depth is an exceptionally curated soundtrack that defined the musical landscape of the early 2000s.
The movie's soundtrack is famous for its outstanding licensed tracklist and cover songs that have become pop culture milestones. Leading the list is Counting Crows' Academy Award-nominated original hit Accidentally In Love, which perfectly scores Shrek and Fiona's romantic honeymoon montage. The film also features iconic cover performances, such as Fairy Godmother's showstopping rendition of Holding Out For a Hero (later closed out by Frou Frou's electronic pop version) and the celebratory duet of Livin' la Vida Loca by Eddie Murphy (Donkey) and Antonio Banderas (Puss in Boots). Other legendary pop, rock, and alternative contributions include Lipps Inc.'s Funkytown, Pete Yorn's Ever Fallen In Love, Butterfly Boucher and David Bowie's duet version of Changes, and Tom Waits' dark ballad Little Drop of Poison.
Alongside these immortal pop hits, acclaimed composer Harry Gregson-Williams delivers a grand, whimsical, and emotionally rich orchestral score. His themes masterfully highlight the film's fairy-tale action, magical transformations, and emotional vulnerabilities. This page serves as the ultimate song directory and comprehensive soundtrack database for Shrek 2. Here, you can find the complete list of all featured songs and trailer tracks organized chronologically. Every track is paired with verified artist attribution, detailed scene information, and localized direct streaming links for Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
Additional Songs
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Accidentally In Love by Counting Crows
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One by Eddie Murphy
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Hawaii Five-O by The Ventures
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Le Freak by Chic
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Theme from Rawhide by The Blues Brothers
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Funkytown Also in The Shards by Lipps, Inc.
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Little Drop of Poison by Tom Waits
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I Need Some Sleep by Eels
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Ever Fallen In Love by Pete Yorn
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Changes by Butterfly Boucher, David Bowie
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People Ain't No Good by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
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Mission: Impossible by Lalo Schifrin
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Holding Out For a Hero by Frou Frou
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Livin' la Vida Loca by Ricky Martin
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All By Myself by Eric Carmen
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As Lovers Go by Dashboard Confessional
Songs in Trailer
Exclusive Trailer Music
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Original Score
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DURATION2:05Prince Charming by Harry Gregson-Williams, Metro Voices
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DURATION1:12Leaving Home by Harry Gregson-Williams, Metro Voices
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DURATION1:44Far Far Away by Harry Gregson-Williams, Metro Voices
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DURATION2:10Family Dinner by Harry Gregson-Williams, Metro Voices
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DURATION1:01Fiona's Room by Harry Gregson-Williams, Metro Voices
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DURATION1:32We Need To Talk by Harry Gregson-Williams, Metro Voices
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DURATION1:20The Poison Apple by Harry Gregson-Williams, Metro Voices
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DURATION1:40The Factory by Harry Gregson-Williams, Metro Voices
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DURATION2:02By the Ol' Oak by Harry Gregson-Williams, Metro Voices
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DURATION2:56Annoying Talking Animal by Harry Gregson-Williams, Metro Voices
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DURATION3:08The Potion Room by Harry Gregson-Williams, Metro Voices
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DURATION2:02Deep Fried by Harry Gregson-Williams, Metro Voices
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DURATION2:49Not Meant To Be by Harry Gregson-Williams, Metro Voices
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DURATION1:09The Ball by Harry Gregson-Williams, Metro Voices
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DURATION2:16The Prince of Her Dreams by Harry Gregson-Williams, Metro Voices
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DURATION0:48Tonight On "Knights" by Harry Gregson-Williams, Metro Voices
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DURATION1:50Magic Tea by Harry Gregson-Williams, Metro Voices
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DURATION1:29The Mission by Harry Gregson-Williams, Metro Voices
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DURATION1:10Muffin Man by Harry Gregson-Williams, Metro Voices
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DURATION2:08Get the Wand by Harry Gregson-Williams, Metro Voices
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DURATION3:16All Is Revealed by Harry Gregson-Williams, Metro Voices
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DURATION0:38Dragon!! by Harry Gregson-Williams, Metro Voices
About the Composer(s)
Harry Gregson-Williams is one of the most prominent and prolific British film composers, known for his diverse and emotionally resonant scores. Born in England, he began his career under the mentorship of Hans Zimmer and went on to compose music for a wide array of highly acclaimed blockbusters, action thrillers, and animated films. His notable scoring credits include the Shrek franchise, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (which earned him a Golden Golden Globe nomination), Kingdom of Heaven, The Martian, and the Metal Gear Solid video game series. His work brilliantly blends traditional orchestral elements with electronics, vocal choirs, and unique acoustic textures, capturing the magic, humor, and heart of cinematic stories.
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Did you know?
- Oscar Nomination: 'Accidentally In Love' by Counting Crows was written specifically for the film and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song, becoming a major radio hit in 2004.
- Jennifer Saunders' Powerful Vocals: Actress Jennifer Saunders, who voices the Fairy Godmother, recorded her own vocals for the high-energy cover of Bonnie Tyler's 'Holding Out For a Hero', delivering a critically praised, Broadway-level performance.
- David Bowie's Cameo: David Bowie contributed backing vocals to Butterfly Boucher's cover of his own classic song 'Changes', recorded specifically for the Shrek 2 soundtrack.
- Donkey and Puss Duet: The fun, high-energy cover of 'Livin' la Vida Loca' is performed by voice actors Eddie Murphy and Antonio Banderas themselves, showcasing their genuine vocal talents.
Official Trailer
About the Movie
In Shrek 2, newlyweds Shrek and Princess Fiona travel to the kingdom of Far Far Away to meet Fiona’s parents, King Harold and Queen Lillian, who are shocked to discover that their daughter and new son-in-law are both ogres. King Harold, deeply disapproving of the marriage, secretly conspires with the scheming Fairy Godmother and her vain son, Prince Charming, who was originally meant to rescue and marry Fiona. To eliminate Shrek, the King hires the legendary feline assassin Puss in Boots. However, the assassination attempt fails, and the charismatic cat instead befriends Shrek and Donkey, joining them on their journey. Desperate to win the King's approval, Shrek steals a magical "Happily Ever After" potion from the Fairy Godmother's factory, which temporarily transforms him into a handsome human prince and Donkey into a noble white stallion.
The Fairy Godmother quickly exploits this transformation by locking Shrek away and forcing Prince Charming to pose as the newly human Shrek to win Fiona's heart. With the help of Donkey, Puss, and a loyal group of fairytale creatures, Shrek escapes captivity and stages a dramatic rescue at the royal palace during a celebratory ball. After a chaotic battle that exposes the villains' plot and forces King Harold to sacrifice himself to save Shrek, the spell on the potion begins to fade. Given the choice to remain human forever, Fiona chooses to let the magic expire, rejecting superficial beauty so that she and Shrek can live happily ever after in their true, authentic ogre forms.
Additional Information
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Editorial Integrity & Verification
At Soundtrack Wiki, we take musical accuracy seriously. Every track list, scene description, and timestamp featured on this page has been manually verified by our editorial team to ensure it reflects the actual usage in the production.
Our methodology involves cross-referencing official credits, digital fingerprints, and frame-by-frame analysis of the soundtrack in context.
