Composer

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Hans Zimmer

Genre

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Film

Average_duration

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45:02

"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" is a 2011 American fantasy action-adventure film directed by Rob Marshall and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. The film premiered on May 7, 2011, at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, and was released in theaters on May 20, 2011. The film is the fourth installment in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series and is based on the novel "On Stranger Tides" by Tim Powers. The film's soundtrack was composed by Hans Zimmer, who also composed the music for the previous three films in the series. The soundtrack was released on May 17, 2011, by Walt Disney Records. The soundtrack features 13 tracks and has a runtime of 58 minutes and 18 seconds. The soundtrack of "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" is characterized by its use of orchestral and choral music, as well as its incorporation of traditional pirate music. The soundtrack features a number of recurring themes, including the main theme from the previous films in the series, as well as new themes for the film's new characters. The soundtrack's first track, "Guilty of Being Innocent of Being Jack Sparrow," features a fast-paced, swashbuckling theme that sets the tone for the film's action sequences. The second track, "Angelica," introduces a new theme for the film's female lead, played by Penélope Cruz. The track features a haunting melody played on a solo guitar, which is later joined by a full orchestra. The soundtrack's third track, "Mutiny," features a dark and foreboding theme that is used to underscore the film's more sinister moments. The track features a choir singing in Latin, which adds to the track's ominous tone. The fourth track, "The Pirate That Should Not Be," features a new theme for the film's villain, Blackbeard, played by Ian McShane. The track features a heavy, driving beat that is reminiscent of Blackbeard's menacing presence. The soundtrack's fifth track, "Mermaids," features a haunting and ethereal theme that is used to underscore the film's mermaid sequences. The track features a solo female voice singing in a language that is reminiscent of a mermaid's song. The sixth track, "South of Heaven's Chanting Mermaids," features a more upbeat and lively theme that is used to underscore the film's action sequences. The soundtrack's seventh track, "Palm Tree Escape," features a fast-paced and energetic theme that is used to underscore the film's chase sequences. The track features a number of traditional pirate instruments, including a hurdy-gurdy and a concertina. The eighth track, "Blackbeard," features a new theme for the film's villain, which is more subdued and ominous than his previous theme. The soundtrack's ninth track, "Angry and Dead Again," features a fast-paced and energetic theme that is used to underscore the film's battle sequences. The track features a number of traditional pirate instruments, including a fiddle and a mandolin. The tenth track, "On Stranger Tides," features a new theme for the film's title, which is more subdued and mysterious than the previous themes. The soundtrack's eleventh track, "End Credits," features a reprise of the film's main theme, as well as a number of other themes from the film. The track features a full orchestra and choir, which gives it a grand and epic feel. The soundtrack's final track, "Guilty of Being Innocent of Being Jack Sparrow (Remixed by DJ Earworm)," is a remix of the film's first track, which features a number of electronic and dance elements.

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