Temp Ideas and Demos
Deathly Hallows: Part 2
These are temp ideas from Deathly Hallows, either presenting alternate creative ideas or showing the inspiration behind our final versions.
Opening (Snape and Dobby)
Using "The Meeting With Mao" from Nixon (1995)
Great Hall Finale
Using "Gryffindor Wins the House Cup" from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) - with a forced ending. Sorry. :)
Epilogue
Using "Farewell Neverland" from Hook (1991). This inspired a continuous transition between the final cue and the epilogue.
2 versions of King's Cross
We had always wanted to use Williams' music from A.I.: Artificial Intelligence (2001) over this scene.
"Journey Through the Ice: Part I" - for a mysterious and ethereal take.
"What Is Your Wish" - more of the emotional inspiration. A warm, conclusive option.
Part 1
Opening (Prologue / The Dark Lord Ascending)
"Rescuing Mother" and "Shmi's Funeral" - Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002) / "Presenting the Pre-Cogs" - Minority Report (2002) / "The First Memory" - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2021)
2 versions of Harry and Hermione
Although not part of the score proper, we had alternative ideas for this scenes and wanted to try them out for a couple different effects.
"Death And All Of His Friends" by Coldplay (2008) - We picked this as something that teenagers would listen to in 2008, therefore it seemed like an appropriate choice. We also liked how it brought out the hopeful tone of the scene.
"Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell (2000 version) - going a little more melancholy, this one was just a personal favorite that we wanted to see over the scene. It's similar in tone to the original, but gets more at Hermione's emotional state.
Half-Blood Prince
These are temp ideas from Half-Blood Prince, either presenting alternate creative ideas or showing the inspiration behind our final versions.
Ginny / Arrival at The Burrow
Using "Fateful Meeting" by James Newton Howard - King Kong (2005).
Draco Malfoy
Using "I Cannot See His Color" by James Newton Howard - The Village (2004).
The Cave
Using "The Suit" by Benjamin Wallfisch - The Invisible Man (2020).
Slughorn and Pictures
Using "Family Portrait" from the Children's Suite written for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001).
Wizard Wheezes
Using "To Charleston" - The Patriot (2000)
Quidditch
Using "Arts & Sports" from American Journey
Hogwarts transition
Using "Time Spins Its Web" - Stepmom (1998)
Snape and Malfoy
Using "'Sean' By Agatha" - Minority Report (2002)
Dumbledore's Death
Using "Anakin's Betrayal" - Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Order of the Phoenix
These temp ideas from Order of the Phoenix are alternate experiments outside of using Potter material, some by John Williams and some by other composers.
Luna Lovegood
Using Yoda's theme from "Luke's Nocturnal Visitor" - Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and transitioning to "Entry into the Great Hall" from Sorcerer's Stone (2001).
Umbridge
Using the "Concierge" theme - Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
The Room of Requirement montage
Using "Third Date" by John Powell - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
The Centaurs
Using "Abandoned in the Woods" - A.I.: Artificial Intelligence (2001)
Possession
Using "Anakin's Dark Deeds" - Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Voldemort is Back
Brief excerpt of The Emperor's theme from Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983)
3 versions of the Department of Mysteries Flight
"SHAZAM!" by Benjamin Wallfisch - Shazam (2019) / "Adventure on Earth" - E.T. the Extraterrestrial (1982) / "Raiders Return to Busy, Busy Berk" by John Powell - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
2 versions of the Death of Sirius
"Totally Fine" by Alan Silvestri - Avengers: Endgame (2019) / "Anthem of Evil" - Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019). The concept behind this was using "Journey through the Ice" from A.I.: Artificial Intelligence (2001), and these excerpts provided the drama that closes the scene.
Goblet of Fire
Fleur / Beauxbatons Draft
Triwizard Tournament Draft
Harry in Love Draft
Ron and Hermione Celesta Demo
Cedric's Funeral Piano Demo
Quidditch World Cup temp
Using "Diagon Alley and the Gringotts Vault (Extended Version)" from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
Goblet of Fire Reveal temp
Using "Filch's Fond Remembrance" from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) and "Rainy Nights, Dementors, and Birds" from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
First Task Ending temp
Using "Hail to the Winner, Anakin Skywalker" from Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
Yule Ball temp
Using "Duncan's Toy Store" from Home Alone 2: Lost In New York (1992)
Cedric is Dead temp
Using "The Meeting With Mao" from Nixon (1995)