‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (The Album)’ to Feature Ella Langley, Tyler Childers, Stevie Nicks & More: ‘Great Artists & Great Music’
The album's executive producer Dave Cobb speaks with Billboard about curating the 29-song project.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (The Album) is set to release on MCA on November 13, featuring a diverse selection of 29 songs inspired by the upcoming film in The Hunger Games franchise. The album, produced by Grammy-winning executive producer Dave Cobb, brings together a star-studded lineup of artists spanning rock, country, Americana, pop, and more.
Among the notable artists are Ella Langley, who joins on the track "Here Then We're Gone," and Tyler Childers, who contributes "Old Money." Stevie Nicks lends her vocals to "Doing The Best That I Can (Arena Mix)," while The Smashing Pumpkins offer "Black Stars." Other featured artists include Noah Kahan, Gigi Perez, Noah Cyrus, Madeline Edwards, Carter Faith, Kacey Musgraves, and Depeche Mode, among others.
Cobb emphasizes that the album aims to capture the essence of great artists and great music, highlighting the emotional range of the soundtrack which includes triumph, sadness, love, and loss. The diverse range of artists reflects the excitement among fans of the franchise, many of whom have a deep understanding of the characters and storylines.
Cobb, known for his work with renowned artists such as Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, and Ashley Monroe, sees soundtrack work as an opportunity to create beyond traditional album boundaries. He believes that the artists' personal connection to the Hunger Games universe shines through in their contributions to the album.
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