The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (soundtrack)
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The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is the soundtrack from the 2003 film The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
, released by Varèse Sarabande
on August 1, 2003. The music was composed by Trevor Jones
and Joseph Shabalala
, and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra
(conducted by Geoffrey Alexander). The Ladysmith Black Mambazo
choral group performed the songs "Kenya - Wait For Me" and "Son of Africa". The soundtrack was not released in stores in the United States
, and was at first released only for iTunes. After this did not generate satifactory sales, it was released by the Varèse Sarabande label for purchase online.
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (film)
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a 2003 superhero film adaptation loosely based on characters from the comic book limited series The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen by Alan Moore, who is also famous for Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and From Hell. It was released on July 11, 2003, in the...
, released by Varèse Sarabande
Varèse Sarabande
Varèse Sarabande is an American record label, distributed by Universal Music Group, which specializes in film scores and original cast recordings. It aims to reissue rare or unavailable albums as well as newer releases by artists no longer under a contract...
on August 1, 2003. The music was composed by Trevor Jones
Trevor Jones (composer)
Trevor Alfred Charles Jones is a South African orchestral film score composer. Although not especially well known outside the film world, he has composed for numerous films and his music has been critically acclaimed for both its depth and emotion.-Career:At the age of five, Jones already had...
and Joseph Shabalala
Joseph Shabalala
Joseph Shabalala , born Bhekizizwe Joseph Siphatimandla Mxoveni Mshengu Bigboy Shabalala, is the founder and musical director of the South African choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo.-Early life and career:...
, and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra
London Symphony Orchestra
The London Symphony Orchestra is a major orchestra of the United Kingdom, as well as one of the best-known orchestras in the world. Since 1982, the LSO has been based in London's Barbican Centre.-History:...
(conducted by Geoffrey Alexander). The Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a male choral group from South Africa that sings in the vocal styles of isicathamiya and mbube. They rose to worldwide prominence as a result of singing with Paul Simon on his album, Graceland and have won multiple awards, including three Grammy Awards...
choral group performed the songs "Kenya - Wait For Me" and "Son of Africa". The soundtrack was not released in stores in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, and was at first released only for iTunes. After this did not generate satifactory sales, it was released by the Varèse Sarabande label for purchase online.
Track listing
- Dawn of a New Century
- Kenya - Wait For Me
- Task Requires Heroes
- Promenade by the Sea
- Nautilus - Sword of the Ocean
- The Game is On
- Old Tiger
- Capturing Mr. Hyde
- Mina Harker's Secret
- Phantom's Lair
- Portrait of Dorian Gray
- Treachery
- Storming the Fortress
- May This New Century Be Yours
- Son of Africa