Shrek 2 (2004) Soundtrack: Every Song

Shrek 2 soundtrack includes a selection of tracks from Counting Crows, Tom Waits and others, along with an original score by Harry Gregson-Williams. This guide provides the complete list of soundtrack songs and scene descriptions, along with details on the composers and music supervisors involved in the 2004 DreamWorks Animation production. For more information on soundtrack songs and track listings, check the movies section.

Directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, and Conrad Vernon, the animated comedy sequel follows the newlywed ogres as they travel to the kingdom of Far Far Away to meet the bride's royal parents, who are shocked by their daughter's appearance. As a scheming Fairy Godmother and her narcissistic son attempt to sabotage their marriage, the ogre and his talking donkey companion must fight to secure their happy ending. To match the energetic rhythm of their palace arrival and fairytale adventures, the music team incorporates celebratory upbeat tunes, including catchy indie-pop covers by Pete Yorn and Butterfly Boucher. These high-energy beats are balanced by quiet background tunes like the melancholy songs from Eels, capturing the emotional doubts of the royal family.