Lady Gaga Unveils ‘Joker 2’ Soundtrack Album ‘Harlequin’ with 13 Tracks
In a thrilling move, Lady Gaga has announced the upcoming release of ‘Harlequin’, the soundtrack album for the highly anticipated film ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’. This musical masterpiece will hit shelves on September 27, boasting 13 captivating tracks.
Gaga’s reveal was preceded by a series of intriguing Instagram posts, heightening fan anticipation. With messages like “I’m ready for my interview,” “Don’t tell me what to wear,” and “No duct tape. No mission,” accompanied by the haunting sounds of an acoustic guitar, Gaga expertly built suspense. Billboards featuring the enigmatic number “6.5” further fueled speculation, suggesting this album might not be considered a full-fledged Lady Gaga studio album, unlike her forthcoming seventh studio album, ‘LG7’.
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ promises to be an unconventional comic book musical, with Gaga starring alongside Joaquin Phoenix. She plays Lee, a reimagined Harley Quinn, in this cinematic endeavor. Gaga described the film as “unlike anything I’ve ever done before” in an interview with Empire. The movie is set to premiere on October 4.
Tracklist Revealed
The ‘Harlequin’ soundtrack album features an impressive 13-track lineup:
- Good Morning
- Get Happy (2024)
- Oh, When the Saints
- World on a String
- If My Friends Could See Me Now
- That’s Entertainment
- Smile
- The Joker
- Folie à Deux
- Gonna Build a Mountain
- Close to You
- Happy Mistake
- That’s Life
Collaborations and Studio Sessions
Gaga’s recent surprise single with Bruno Mars, “Die With a Smile,” has generated excitement. Although it won’t be included on ‘LG7’, the song showcases Gaga’s creative versatility. Grammy-winning songwriter-producer Andrew Watt, known for his work with the Rolling Stones, Elton John, and Ozzy Osbourne, is rumored to be involved in Gaga’s new album. Photos of Gaga in the studio with longtime collaborator Bloodpop and vocal producer/engineer Benjamin Rice have also surfaced.
A New Era of Musical Exploration
At the ‘Chromatica Ball Film’ premiere, Gaga hinted at her upcoming album, saying, “I have written so many songs and I have produced so many songs… It’s nothing like anything that I’ve ever made before.” Gaga’s enthusiasm for breaking genre boundaries and exploring music is evident, and fans eagerly await her next creative chapter.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of ‘Harlequin’ and ‘Joker: Folie à Deux‘.