Shrek 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) accompanies the 2004 animated comedy Shrek 2, directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, and Conrad Vernon. The soundtrack combines licensed songs by various artists that underscore the film’s mood and iconic scenes; the original score was composed by Harry Gregson‑Williams, returning from the first Shrek film.
The official soundtrack album titled Shrek 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) was released May 19, 2004, by DreamWorks Records / Geffen Records, and contains 14 licensed songs with a runtime of about 47 minutes, available on Apple Music and other major platforms. Key tracks include Accidentally in Love by Counting Crows and covers of Holding Out for a Hero, both featured prominently in the film.
Harry Gregson‑Williams’ original score was released separately as Shrek 2 (Original Motion Picture Score) on December 7, 2004, via Varese Sarabande, featuring 22 instrumental score tracks (~40 minutes) used throughout the film’s orchestral background cues.
The licensed soundtrack’s pop, rock, and eclectic selections — from Counting Crows’ upbeat theme to Eels and Nick Cave — help define the movie’s emotional and comedic beats, while Gregson‑Williams’ score provides the cinematic underscoring for narrative scenes and character moments.
Composer / Artists: Various licensed artists; Harry Gregson‑Williams (Original Score)
Release Date: May 19, 2004 (Soundtrack), December 7, 2004 (Score)
Labels: DreamWorks Records / Geffen Records (Soundtrack); Varese Sarabande (Score)
Tracks: 14 (Soundtrack licensed songs); 22 (Original score)
Genre: Licensed soundtrack compilation; orchestral film score
Shrek 2: Tracklist
- Counting Crows – Accidentally In Love – From Shrek 2 Soundtrack
- Frou Frou – Holding Out For A Hero
- Butterfly Boucher – Changes
- Dashboard Confessional – As Lovers Go
- Lipps Inc. – Funkytown
- Richard Price – I’m On My Way
- Eels – I Need Some Sleep
- Pete Yorn – Ever Fallen In Love
- Tom Waits – Little Drop Of Poison
- Joseph Arthur – You’re So True
- Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – People Ain’t No Good
- Jennifer Saunders – Fairy Godmother Song
- Eddie Murphy – Livin’ La Vida Loca
- Jennifer Saunders – Holding Out For A Hero
Score Soundtrack
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Prince Charming
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Leaving Home
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Far Far Away
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Family Dinner
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Fiona’s Room
- Harry Gregson-Williams – We Need To Talk
- Harry Gregson-Williams – The Poison Apple
- Harry Gregson-Williams – The Factory
- Harry Gregson-Williams – By The Ol’ Oak
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Annoying Talking Animal
- Harry Gregson-Williams – The Potion Room
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Deep Fried
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Not Meant To Be
- Harry Gregson-Williams – The Ball
- Harry Gregson-Williams – The Prince Of Her Dreams
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Tonight On “Knights”
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Magic Tea
- Harry Gregson-Williams – The Mission
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Muffin Man
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Get The Wand
- Harry Gregson-Williams – All Is Revealed
- Harry Gregson-Williams – Dragon!!
