Musicals and Shows

Album of the week: "Fifty Shades Darker" soundtrack with big names

10/02/2017 written by Mohan Mani
The "Fifty Shades Darker" soundtrack features 17 songs and two instrumental pieces by film musician Danny Elfman.
The "Fifty Shades Darker" soundtrack features stars such as Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik, Nick Jonas and Nicki Minaj and John Legend.

Part one of the bestselling trilogy brought the student Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) together with the filthy rich sadomasochist Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) and then apart again. In the sequel, Christian now tries with all his might to win back "his" Ana. The 17 songs on the soundtrack play a decisive role in this.

In part two, Christian and Ana have a lot to talk about. Many wooden dialogs are often accompanied by songs.

Songs instead of wooden dialog

In line with the film's plot, composer Danny Elfman primarily looked for songs that would get to the heart of the emotional state of the main characters and the respective scenery ... and in turn distract from the wooden screenplay dialogues based on E.L. James' bestseller several times, even concealing them in places. Big names such as Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik, Nick Jonas and Nicki Minaj, John Legend, Sia, Kygo and Halsey lure you in.

Recommended tracks

"I Don't Wanna Live Forever": The pre-released song from part two creates a cuddly atmosphere with Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik.
"Not Afraid Anymore" by Halsey illustrates Ana's increasing power over "her" Christian.
"Born Bidi Born": An electrifying upbeat number by Nick Jonas and Nicki Minaj.
"One Woman Man": Sung passion à la John Legend.

Verdict

A song compilation for smiling and cuddling, but also for banging and spanking. To relax after the sound storm, there are two score compositions by Danny Elfman at the end.

FIFTY SHADES DARKER
Sat March 11, 2017, Lounge Kino Zurich
Sat March 11, 2017, Lounge Kino Rapperswil-Jona
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