Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Soundtrack

2022•42 songs•148K views

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About the Soundtrack

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery 2022 is a Netflix original movie directed by Rian Johnson. Set in the same universe as his critically-acclaimed "Knives Out" franchise, this movie promises to be a thrilling mystery filled with suspense and plot twists that will keep viewers guessing until the very end. The film features an all-star cast, with Daniel Craig reprising his role from Knives Out, Edward Norton, Kate Hudson, Dave Bautista, Kathryn Hahn. Glass Onion also features a bevy of new stars including Madelyn Cline, Janelle Monae, Jessica Henwick, Leslie Odom Jr. and cameo of Ethan Hawke, Hugh Grant and Joesph Gordon Levitt. The music in Glass Onion, Rian Johnson's latest movie, is a masterful blend of classic and contemporary sounds. "Blackbird" by John Lennon and Paul McCartney opens the film with its gentle acoustic strumming and soaring melody. The soundtrack also features iconic songs from the 60s, like "To Love Somebody" by Bee Gees and "Glass Onion" by the Beatles. In an interview, Johnson describes To Love Somebody as the "heartbeat" of the movie; it serves as a song that unifies all of the film's characters and storylines. These two songs provide a nostalgic feeling while being contemporary enough to keep up with today's standards. Overall, Rian Johnson has crafted a compelling soundtrack for Glass Onion that connects viewers with the characters and the story. The music manages to capture the film's themes of love, loss and resilience that make it a truly memorable experience.

List of Songs

Fugue in G Minor, BWV 578 "Little"

Johann Sebastian Bach

Opening scene as the governor gets ready for her speech.

Mothership Connection (Star Child)

Parliament

Song at Birdies party during the opening scenes.

Fugue in G Minor, BWV 578, 'Little Fugue'

Johann Sebastian Bach

Song from the puzzle box that unlocks the next stage. Birdie tries to Shazam the track but it doesn’t work.

Aeraki (To Thiliko)

Eleni Foureira

14m

Heard in certain versions of the film, when the group arrives on the dock in Greece and await to the board the boat that will take them to the island. They meet the world-famous detective.

Blackbird

The Beatles

19m

Miles is playing this song on the island as all the guests arrive. Birdie runs along the jetty to be the first to greet him.

Hourly Dong

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

23m

The first of the hourly gongs go off on the island, much to the surprise of the guests.

Under the Bridge

Red Hot Chili Peppers

28m

A guitar version of this song can be heard as the guests lie around the pool. Miles offers Blanc a hard kombucha from his toy car.

To Love Somebody

Bee Gees

39m

All the guests arrive at pre-dinner cocktails. Miles has served them all their favourite drinks as he shows them the Mona Lisa.

Take Me Home, Country Roads

Toots & The Maytals

53m

After Blanc solves the mystery instantly, the rest of the group sits around drinking. They question and confront Andi and ask why she is there.

Star

David Bowie

57m

Miles after the DJ to start playing something upbeat after the party dies. Miles dances with Birdie and insists that the group stay.

Starman

David Bowie

1h 20m

Flashback to the origin story of the group of 'Disrupters'. They sit at the bar and are all introduced to Miles, who is somewhat unbearable.

Cool Change (Remastered 2022)

Little River Band

1h 40m

While Andi is rummaging through all the rooms for the red envelope, she wants into the room of the random guest. He is listening to this song and asks if she wants to hang out.