The Twilight Saga: New Moon Movie Soundtrack

The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Movie Soundtrack (2009)
The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) Movie Soundtrack Poster
DirectorChris Weitz
StudioSummit Entertainment
Release date2009-11-20
Genre(s)Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Composer(s)Alexandre Desplat
Music supervisorAlexandra Patsavas
Score albumThe Twilight Saga: New Moon (The Score)
Soundtrack albumThe Twilight Saga: New Moon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Record labelChop Shop Records / Atlantic Records
Available onHulu, HBO Max, Prime Video
CastKristen Stewart as Bella Swan
Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen
Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black
Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen
Nikki Reed as Rosalie Hale
Anna Kendrick as Jessica Stanley
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About This Soundtrack

Directed by Chris Weitz, the 2009 romantic fantasy film The Twilight Saga: New Moon is the second cinematic installment in the internationally acclaimed Twilight franchise. The film follows Bella Swan (played by Kristen Stewart) as she struggles with severe depression after the sudden departure of her vampire lover, Edward Cullen (played by Robert Pattinson). Bella seeks comfort in her growing bond with childhood friend Jacob Black (played by Taylor Lautner), only to find herself drawn into the secret world of the Quileute werewolves. The movie's atmosphere shifts from the cold, blue tones of the first installment to warm, golden earth tones, which is beautifully mirrored in its musical identity.

The movie's musical identity is defined by its outstanding, melancholic indie-rock soundtrack compiled by music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas. Patsavas handpicked original tracks from leading indie and alternative acts, featuring Death Cab for Cutie's custom lead single 'Meet Me on the Equinox', Thom Yorke's exclusive solo track 'Hearing Damage', and Muse's special 'New Moon Remix' of 'I Belong to You'. The soundtrack also features notable contributions from Bon Iver, St. Vincent, Lykke Li, and Editors. Complementing these licensed songs is a lush, classical orchestral score composed by Oscar-winning French composer Alexandre Desplat, who introduces soaring romantic motifs and dark, suspenseful arrangements for the Italian Volturi coven.

This database serves as the ultimate registry for the music featured in The Twilight Saga: New Moon. Although the song tracklist is currently blank for future updates, this page is technically structured to host every licensed song, background cue, and orchestral score piece. Once populated, it will provide verified track details, exact scene timestamps, and direct streaming links for platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.

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Additional Songs

Monsters by Hurricane Bells
The Violet Hour by Sea Wolf
Satellite Heart by Anya Marina
Rosyln by Bon Iver, St. Vincent
Possibility by Lykke Li
I Belong to You by Muse
Friends by Band of Skulls
Shooting the Moon by OK Go
Done All Wrong by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Hearing Damage by Thom Yorke
Slow Life by Grizzly Bear
No Sound But the Wind by Editors
Meet Me On the Equinox by Death Cab for Cutie
Total tracks: 13 Total duration: 49:42
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Original Score

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New Moon by Alexandre Desplat
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Bella Dreams by Alexandre Desplat
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Romeo & Juliet by Alexandre Desplat
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Volturi Waltz by Alexandre Desplat
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Blood Sample by Alexandre Desplat
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Edward Leaves by Alexandre Desplat
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Werewolves by Alexandre Desplat
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I Need You by Alexandre Desplat
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Break Up by Alexandre Desplat
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Memories of Edward by Alexandre Desplat
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Wolves vs. Vampire by Alexandre Desplat
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Victoria by Alexandre Desplat
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Almost a Kiss by Alexandre Desplat
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Adrenaline by Alexandre Desplat
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Dreamcatcher by Alexandre Desplat
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To Volterra by Alexandre Desplat
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You're Alive by Alexandre Desplat
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The Volturi by Alexandre Desplat
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The Cullens by Alexandre Desplat
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Marry Me, Bella by Alexandre Desplat
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Full Moon by Alexandre Desplat
Total tracks: 21 Total duration: 72:10
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About the Composer(s)

Alexandre Desplat (born 23 August 1961) is a highly acclaimed French film composer. He has won two Academy Awards, for his scores to The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) and The Shape of Water (2017), and has received numerous other nominations. Desplat is known for his diverse styling and classical orchestrations, composing scores for films like The King's Speech (2010), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Parts 1 & 2), and Argo (2012). In 2009, he composed the romantic and symphonic original score for The Twilight Saga: New Moon.

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Soundtrack Universe

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Did you know?

  • Death Cab for Cutie's Pacific Northwest Synergy: Death Cab for Cutie wrote the lead single 'Meet Me on the Equinox' specifically for the movie. Being from the Pacific Northwest, the band felt a natural affinity for the damp, moody setting of Forks, Washington.
  • Matt Bellamy's French Opera Lyrics: Muse's 'I Belong to You (New Moon Remix)' features a middle section referencing Camille Saint-Saëns' opera Samson and Delilah. Lead singer Matt Bellamy found translating the lyrics to English unsatisfactory, so he decided to sing that portion in French despite his accent worries.
  • Thom Yorke's Hidden Gem: Thom Yorke's solo track 'Hearing Damage' was composed and released exclusively for the New Moon soundtrack. It plays during Victoria's chase scene and remained a rare collector's track for years before arriving on digital streaming platforms.
  • Alexandre Desplat taking over: Oscar-winning French composer Alexandre Desplat composed the original orchestral score for the sequel, taking over from Carter Burwell who scored the 2008 film Twilight. Desplat used a warmer, classical romanticism to highlight Bella's heartbreak and the introduction of the Voluri.
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Official Trailer

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About the Movie

Bella Swan Swan is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen, but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the werewolf Jacob Black. However, she soon finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, the ancestral enemies of the vampires, and she finds her loyalties tested.

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Additional Information

🏢 Studio
Summit Entertainment
⏱️ Runtime
130 minutes
💰 Budget
$50 million
📅 Release date
November 20, 2009
📍 Filming Locations
Vancouver, Canada and Montepulciano, Italy

Frequently Asked Questions

How many songs are in the The Twilight Saga: New Moon soundtrack?

The soundtrack for The Twilight Saga: New Moon features a total of 13 licensed songs and 21 original instrumental score tracks composed by Alexandre Desplat.

Who composed the score for The Twilight Saga: New Moon?

The original orchestral score for the movie was composed by French composer Alexandre Desplat.

Who is the music supervisor for the Twilight series?

The music supervisor for New Moon (and the rest of the Twilight franchise) is Alexandra Patsavas.

What are some of the main bands featured on the New Moon soundtrack?

The soundtrack features notable tracks from Death Cab for Cutie, Thom Yorke, Muse, Bon Iver & St. Vincent, Editors, Lykke Li, and Hurricane Bells.

Is the song 'Meet Me on the Equinox' written about the characters in the book?

Although written specifically for the movie, Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard stated that the song is about the fleeting nature of time and human connection rather than being a direct, literal representation of Bella and Edward's romance.
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