The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (soundtrack)
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack album to the 2014 dystopian science fiction film of the same name, curated by New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde. The film is an adaptation of the 2010 novel by Suzanne Collins and is the third installment in The Hunger Games film series. The soundtrack has been described by music critics as an electropop record with elements of hip hop, synth pop and the use of electronic beats throughout the album. The melodic style of the songs is a deviation from the guitar-driven sound of the previous series' soundtracks.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | ||||
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Soundtrack album by various artists | ||||
Released | November 17, 2014 | |||
Recorded | 2014 | |||
Studio | Air Lyndhurst (London) | |||
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Length | 50:11 | |||
Label | Republic | |||
Compiler | Lorde | |||
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Singles from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 | ||||
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The soundtrack received positive reviews following its release from music critics who praised its dystopian mood and Lorde's curation. It was included on several year-end lists. "Yellow Flicker Beat" was released as the lead single on September 29, 2014, and received generally positive reviews. It was nominated for Best Original Song at the 72nd Golden Globe Awards and Best Song at the 20th Critics' Choice Awards. "The Hanging Tree" is the only song included in the film's score. It was later included on the re-released soundtrack, and after the album's success was announced as the second single. The album debuted at number 18 on the Billboard 200 with sales of 21,000 units according to Billboard.[1]