The Twilight Saga Soundtrack: Every Song Featured in the Film Series

The Twilight Saga Soundtrack: Every Song Featured in the Film Series – The Twilight Saga, a series of novels written by Stephenie Meyer, gained immense popularity upon its release, particularly among young adult audiences. The novels were later adapted into a series of five films, which further solidified their cultural impact. The saga primarily revolves around the romance between a human teenager, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), and a vampire, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), set against the backdrop of a supernatural world filled with werewolves, vampires, and other mythical creatures.

The Twilight Saga garnered a massive fanbase, especially among teenagers, who were drawn to the intense romance and fantastical elements of the story, leading to incredible commercial success, grossing over $3.3 billion worldwide. This box office success cemented the franchise’s cultural significance and ensured its widespread recognition. The cultural significance went beyond box office success because it lead to the popularity for paranormal romance literature and films. It inspired numerous similar works, capitalizing on the trend of supernatural romance stories. The entire arc of the films led to the now-dubbed’ Twilight fandom,’ which was highly active and engaged. Fans organized conventions, fan fiction, and online communities dedicated to discussing and dissecting every aspect of the saga.

That said, the saga was not without impurities (pun intended!). One of the primary criticisms of The Twilight Saga is centered around the portrayal of Bella and Edward’s relationship. Some argue that it promotes unhealthy relationship dynamics, such as possessiveness and codependency, which could potentially romanticize toxic behavior. Additionally, Bella Swan’s character has been criticized for being passive and lacking agency, particularly in her romantic relationships. Some argue that she embodies traditional gender stereotypes and fails to serve as a strong role model for young audiences.

Among these positives and negatives, one cannot deny that the saga’s soundtrack, both the Original score and the choices of songs, is something to take notice of. In the article, we will look at The Twilight Saga soundtrack, which includes the five films in the film series. 

The Twilight Saga Soundtrack:

The Twilight Saga is famous for many things, including the actors it cast, the spell it left on fans, and the way it shaped pop culture. However, one of the most striking things about the movie franchise is its excellent use of popular and new songs. In this article, we will look at the complete list of songs that feature in the movie. 

Twilight (2008) Soundtrack: All Songs Featured in The Twilight Saga Movie 

The Twilight soundtrack achieved massive success, becoming the top-selling soundtrack in the US since Chicago and earning a Grammy nomination. Paramore crafted the lead single, Decode, for the album, debuting it on Twilight author Stephanie Meyer’s website and later securing a Teen Choice Award.

The baseball sequence in Twilight features the entire track of Muse’s song Supermassive Black Hole, a song that grew in popularity after the film came out. Additionally, for people who have been searching for the song that Edward Cullen plays on the piano in the movie, it’s Bella’s Lullaby. However, that’s not it; actor Robert Pattinson was eager to not just be an actor in the film but also lend his voice to the song ‘Never Think.’

Complete Tracklist: 

• Supermassive Black Hole – Muse
• Decode – Paramore
• Full Moon – The Black Ghosts
• Leave Out All the Rest – Linkin Park
• Spotlight (Twilight Mix) – Mutemath
• Go All the Way (Into the Twilight) – Perry Farrell
• Tremble for My Beloved – Collective Soul
• I Caught Myself – Paramore
• Eyes on Fire – Blue Foundation
• Never Think – Robert Pattinson
• Flightless Bird, American Mouth – Iron & Wine
• Bella’s Lullaby – Carter Burwell

New Moon (2009) Soundtrack: All Songs Featured in The Twilight Saga Movie 

The New Moon soundtrack features all original songs performed by indie and alternative rock artists. Death Cab for Cutie contributed the lead single, Meet Me on the Equinox, premiering it at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

Due to high demand, the soundtrack’s release date was pushed forward. It notably marked the first instance where both a soundtrack and its sequel reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart in the US.

Complete Tracklist: 

• Meet Me on the Equinox – Death Cab for Cutie
• Friends – Band of Skulls
• Hearing Damage – Thom Yorke
• Possibility – Lykke Li
• A White Demon Love Song – The Killers
• Satellite Heart – Anya Marina
• I Belong To You (New Moon Remix) – Muse
• Rosyln – Bon Iver and St Vincent
• Done All Wrong – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
• Monsters – Hurricane Bells
• The Violet Hour – Sea Wolf
• Shooting the Moon – OK Go
• Slow Life (with Victoria Legrand) – Grizzly Bear
• No Sound but the Wind – Editors
• New Moon (The Meadow) – Alexandre Desplat

Eclipse (2010) Soundtrack: All Songs Featured in The Twilight Saga Movie 

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’s soundtrack was unveiled in a day-long event on MySpace in May 2010, adding a distinctive timestamp to the film. Muse made a comeback with the lead single, Neutron Star Collision (Love is Forever), reaching number 11 on the UK Singles chart.

The album also features notable contributions from Florence + the Machine, Sia, and Cee Lo Green, and its global sales exceeded one million copies.

Complete Tracklist: 

• Eclipse (All Yours) – Metric
• Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever) – Muse
• Ours – The Bravery
• Heavy in Your Arms – Florence + the Machine
• My Love – Sia
• Atlas – Fanfarlo
• Chop and Change – The Black Keys
• Rolling in on a Burning Tire – The Dead Weather
• Let’s Get Lost – Beck and Bat for Lashes
• Jonathan Low – Vampire Weekend
• With You in My Head – UNKLE feat The Black Angels
• Million Miles an Hour – Eastern Conference Champions
• Life on Earth – Band of Horses
• What Part of Forever – Cee Lo Green
• Jacob’s Theme – Howard Shore

Breaking Dawn – Part 1 Soundtrack: All Songs Featured in The Twilight Saga Movie 

Breaking Dawn – Part 1 marked the first Twilight soundtrack without any Muse songs. However, it featured two notable singles: It Will Rain by Bruno Mars and A Thousand Years by Christina Perri. It Will Rain was exclusively released on iTunes and peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. Meanwhile, A Thousand Years, which is the most popular song from Twilight, has amassed over two billion views on YouTube, and it remains a popular choice for covers.

Complete Tracklist: 

• Endtapes – The Joy Formidable
• Love Will Take You – Angus & Julia Stone
• It Will Rain – Bruno Mars
• Turning Page – Sleeping at Last
• From Now On – The Features
• A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
• Neighbors – Theophilus London
• I Didn’t Mean It – The Belle Brigade
• Sister Rosetta (2011 version) – Noisettes
• Northern Lights – Cider Sky
• Flightless Bird, American Mouth (Wedding version) – Iron & Wine
• Requiem on Water – Imperial Mammoth
• Cold – Aqualung & Lucy Schwartz
• Lloverá (It’s Going to Rain) – Mía Maestro
• Love Death Birth – Carter Burwell

Breaking Dawn – Part 2 Soundtrack: All Songs Featured in The Twilight Saga movie

The last soundtrack for The Twilight Saga showcased artists such as Ellie Goulding, St. Vincent, and James Vincent McMorrow, while Green Day contributed the lead single, The Forgotten. The popularity of Christina Perri’s A Thousand Years made the producers use the track, which featured a re-recorded version featuring vocals from theatre star Steve Kazee. The song plays in the end credits of Breaking Dawn – Part 2.

Complete Tracklist: 

• Where I Come From – Passion Pit
• Bittersweet – Ellie Goulding
• The Forgotten – Green Day
• Fire in the Water – Feist
• Everything and Nothing – The Boom Circuits
• The Antidote – St Vincent
• Speak Up – POP ETC
• Heart of Stone – Iko
• Cover Your Tracks – A Boy and His Kite
• Ghosts – James Vincent McMorrow
• All I’ve Ever Needed – Paul McDonald & Nikki Reed
• New for You – Reeve Carney
• A Thousand Years (Part 2) – Christina Perri feat Steve Kazee
• Plus Que Ma Propre Vie (More Than My Own Life) – Carter Burwell