Skrillex, Owl City, & AKB48 Bring A-Game for ‘Wreck-it Ralph’ Score

All eyes are on Wreck-it Ralph as Disney just recently released the first full length trailer for the zany, colorful, and interesting set of characters. Directed by Rich Moore, the animated feature will aim for originality and truth. And along side composer Henry Jackman, the two will take this film to the next level. Comprised of both electro and orchestral sounds, Jackman plans to give the soundtrack just what it needs. And who better to get the job done than Skrillex, Owl City, and AKB48.

The previous trailer opened with a very familiar “Funky Town” and transitioned into Fun.’s “Some Nights”. It was a bold and interesting move from both Disney and Jackman, and the team is looking to expand on that sound. In a recent interview withBillboard Jackman explained how he plans to incorporate the electro:

“What’s unusually ambitious and successful about ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ is you have the opportunity to do really pop electronic things and then later there’s really profound, emotional moments. Basically you need to bring all of your paints because the story has so many requirements. It’s a field day for a composer.”

If you think about it, there are more sounds that has to be recorded than just the tracks. The world ofWreck-it Ralph includes characters that speak and produce their own gadget like ticks. Also take into consideration that as Wreck-it Ralph game hops, each world comes with its own the… (click title to read more)