Twilight Soundtrack SongsTwilight is a 2008 American Romantic, Drama, and Fantasy film that came under the direction of Catherine Hardwicke.
The film is based on the 2005 novel of the same name, which was penned by Stephenie Meyer, and the screenplay is written by Melissa Rosenberg.
It stars Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan, Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, Rachelle Lefevre as Victoria, Justin Chon, Michael Welch, and Anna Kendrick.
It is the first installment in The Twilight Saga film series. The film came under the production of Greg Mooradian, Mark Morgan, and Wyck Godfrey.
Release date: The blockbuster film Twilight was released in the United States on November 21, 2008, by Summit Entertainment.
Quick Facts
| Film | Twilight (2008) |
| Genre | Romantic Drama / Fantasy |
| Director | Catherine Hardwicke |
| Score Composer | Carter Burwell |
| Soundtrack Album | Twilight: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Chop Shop/Atlantic Records, November 4, 2008) |
| Music Supervisor | Alexandra Patsavas |
| Key Artists | Paramore, Muse, Linkin Park, Iron & Wine, Perry Farrell |
| US Release Date | November 21, 2008 |
| Where to Stream | Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music |
Who Composed the Twilight Soundtrack?
Carter Burwell is a composer who has created some of the most memorable soundtracks in the movie industry.
He is known for his unique mixture of classical and contemporary elements. One of his most famous works is the score for Twilight, released separately as “Twilight: The Score” (digital release November 25, 2008; in stores December 9, 2008), which has gained worldwide recognition.
Burwell has also composed the score for several award-winning films, such as Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017), Carol (2015), and The Banshees of Inisherin (2022).
Twilight Soundtrack Songs List
Twilight: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released on November 4, 2008, on Alexandra Patsavas’ Chop Shop label in conjunction with Atlantic Records. The standard edition includes 12 tracks performed by various artists and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
- Supermassive Black Hole: “Supermassive Black Hole” is a Muse song written by Matt Bellamy. It was the lead single from the album “Black Holes and Revelations,” released on June 19, 2006, with “Crying Shame” as the B-side.
- Decode: “Decode” is a Paramore song that was written by Hayley Williams, Josh Farro, and Taylor York. The song premiered on October 1, 2008.
- Full Moon: “Full Moon” is a song by The Black Ghosts, a music duo consisting of Simon Lord and Theo Keating. The song came out in 2008.
- Leave Out All the Rest: It is an alternative rock ballad by Linkin Park, released as a single from their album “Minutes to Midnight.” The single was released in 2008.
- Spotlight (Mutemath song): “Spotlight” is from Mutemath’s second album Armistice. It was first released in 2008 and was the album’s second single.
- Go All the Way (Into the Twilight): An original song for the film by Perry Farrell, Etty Lau Farrell, Carl Restivo, and Atticus Ross, released as the soundtrack’s second single.
- Tremble for My Beloved: Collective Soul’s song “Tremble for My Beloved” is the final single from their fourth album, Dosage.
- I Caught Myself: “I Caught Myself” is a song by Paramore, released in 2008. Hayley Williams and Josh Farro penned it.
- Eyes On Fire: The song falls under the dance genre and is by Blue Foundation.
- Never Think: An electronica song performed by Robert Pattinson. The song was released in 2008.
- Flightless Bird, American Mouth: “Flightless Bird, American Mouth” is a song by Iron & Wine, chosen for the film by Kristen Stewart. It comes from The Shepherd’s Dog album.
- Bella’s Lullaby: “Bella’s Lullaby” is a gentle piano composition by Carter Burwell featured in the “Twilight” soundtrack. It grew out of Burwell’s “Love Theme” for Bella and Edward.
Twilight Official Trailer
You can watch the Twilight Official Trailer below:
The song is available on various platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube, where you can listen to the entire album of songs and the score.
Twilight launched a five-film saga: New Moon (2009), Eclipse (2010), and Breaking Dawn — Part 1 and Part 2 (2011, 2012) each released their own soundtrack albums, continuing the series’ mix of alt-rock and indie needle-drops alongside orchestral scores (the later films’ scores were composed by Alexandre Desplat and Carter Burwell).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Twilight (2008) score?
Carter Burwell composed the score, released separately as Twilight: The Score. The song-based soundtrack album was assembled by music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas.
What is Bella’s Lullaby?
“Bella’s Lullaby” is a piano piece composed by Carter Burwell, grown out of his “Love Theme” for Bella and Edward. It’s played on-screen by Robert Pattinson’s character, Edward Cullen.
What is the lead single from the Twilight soundtrack?
“Decode” by Paramore was the lead single, released October 1, 2008. It was later certified Platinum and received a Grammy nomination.
Does Robert Pattinson sing on the Twilight soundtrack?
Yes. Robert Pattinson performs the song “Never Think” on the soundtrack album.
When was the Twilight soundtrack released?
The Twilight: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released on November 4, 2008, ahead of the film’s November 21, 2008 US theatrical release.
Where can I stream the Twilight soundtrack?
The Twilight soundtrack is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
Related Reading
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