Foundation Season 2 (2023) is the Apple TV+ adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s landmark sci-fi saga, and its sweeping score comes from Emmy-winning composer Bear McCreary and his team under the Sparks & Shadows banner. This guide covers the Season 2 soundtrack, the full tracklist, the cast, and how it connects to the wider series.
Season 2 premiered July 14, 2023, following the 2021 debut season. The story has since continued: Season 3 premiered July 11, 2025, introducing the galaxy-conquering villain The Mule — so Season 2’s music sits at the midpoint of an expanding saga.
Quick Facts
| Title | Foundation – Season 2 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2023 |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Composer | Bear McCreary & Sparks & Shadows |
| Main theme | Bear McCreary |
| Network | Apple TV+ |
| Season 2 premiere | July 14, 2023 |
| Soundtrack release | July 28, 2023 |
| Tracks | 14 |
| Based on | Isaac Asimov’s Foundation series |
The Score & Composer: Bear McCreary
Bear McCreary — the composer behind God of War, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Outlander and The Walking Dead — created the musical identity of Foundation, including its famously complex main title theme.
For Season 2, McCreary designed a set of new themes and then gave primary writing credit to his team of composers — Omer Ben-Zvi, Etienne Monsaingeon, Trey Toy and Kelsey Woods — working collectively under the name Sparks & Shadows (McCreary’s own production studio and label). The 14-track album was released on July 28, 2023.
Full Season 2 Tracklist
The soundtrack album collects 14 instrumental cues from across the season.
| # | Track |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brother Constant |
| 2 | Queen Sareth |
| 3 | Hari’s Genesis |
| 4 | The Scale of the Human Heart |
| 5 | Day of Dominion |
| 6 | Drowning Into Crisis |
| 7 | Tellem |
| 8 | Invocation of Immortality |
| 9 | The Forever Empress |
| 10 | Cleon’s Secret Robot |
| 11 | Bel & Glawen |
| 12 | Hober Mallow |
| 13 | Beyond Terminus |
| 14 | The Foundation |
Where to Stream
Foundation streams exclusively on Apple TV+, including all three seasons. The Season 2 score, credited to Bear McCreary & Sparks & Shadows, is available on Apple Music and Spotify.
For more series scores, see our TV soundtrack hub and the full streaming soundtrack index.
Main Cast
- Jared Harris as Hari Seldon
- Lee Pace as Brother Day
- Lou Llobell as Gaal Dornick
- Leah Harvey as Salvor Hardin
- Terrence Mann as Brother Dusk
- Cassian Bilton as Brother Dawn
- Laura Birn as Demerzel
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Foundation Season 2 soundtrack?
Bear McCreary created the themes and the main title, with the season’s cues credited to his team under the name Sparks & Shadows. The 14-track album was released July 28, 2023.
Did Bear McCreary write the Foundation main theme?
Yes. McCreary composed the show’s main title theme, which is known for being extremely difficult to perform.
Where can I stream Foundation?
All seasons of Foundation stream exclusively on Apple TV+.
Is there a Foundation Season 3?
Yes. Season 3 premiered on Apple TV+ on July 11, 2025, set 152 years after Season 2 and introducing the warlord known as The Mule.
How many tracks are on the Season 2 album?
The Foundation: Season 2 soundtrack album contains 14 tracks.
Related reading: Apple TV+ soundtracks · TV soundtracks hub · All streaming soundtracks