‘Brave’ Soundtrack Details and Track List

Mumford and Sons and Birdy
Mumford and Sons and Birdy (Photo © Disney/Pixar)

Scotland’s the setting for Disney/Pixar’s upcoming animated fantasy adventure, Brave, featuring the voices of Kelly Macdonald, Emma Thompson, Kevin McKidd, and Craig Ferguson. And the soundtrack to the epic tale helps bring Scotland fully to life on the screen, according to Pixar.

Oscar nominee Patrick Doyle composed the score, with Scottish Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis contributing two original songs, and Mumford & Sons collaborating with UK singer Birdy on a new tune that plays during the film’s epilogue.

Brave‘s soundtrack hits stores on June 19th, with Brave set for a theatrical release on June 22, 2012.

“The music of Brave supports the story, bolstering this epic journey with Merida,” said director Mark Andrews. “The music really sets the tone for the film and underscores the time period. We wanted to capture this ancient feel of Scotland, and the music really adds another layer of authenticity.”

Discussing his work on the score, Patrick Doyle said, “I employed many classic Scottish dance rhythms such as reels, jigs and strathspeys, which not only serve the action but keep it authentic. I particularly loved composing the Gaelic lament ‘Noble Maiden Fair’ with my son Patrick Neil, sung so beautifully by Emma [Thompson] and Peigi [Barker].”

Said Fowlis, “It was great to be invited to record and perform on the soundtrack to Brave and particularly to sing the songs which represent the feisty female lead Merida. I so enjoyed the challenge of adding a dimension of acting to my singing in order to bring Merida’s character and inner feelings to life through song.”

Brave Soundtrack:

1. “Touch the Sky” Performed by Julie Fowlis
2. “Into the Open Air” Performed by Julie Fowlis
3. “Learn Me Right” Performed by Birdy [with Mumford & Sons]
4. “Fate and Destiny” Score
5. “The Games” Score
6. “I Am Merida” Score
7. “Remember to Smile” Score
8. “Merida Rides Away” Score
9. “The Witch’s Cottage” Score
10. “Song of Mor’du” Performed by Billy Connolly and Cast
11. “Through the Castle” Score
12. “Legends Are Lessons” Score
13. “Show Us the Way” Score
14. “Mum Goes Wild” Score
15. “In Her Heart” Score
16. “Noble Maiden Fair” (A Mhaighdean Bhan Uasal) Performed by Emma Thompson and Peigi Barker
17. “Not Now!” Score
18. “Get the Key” Score
19. “We’ve Both Changed” Score
20. “Merida’s Home” Score