Creature Commandos offers a dynamic soundtrack that provides an explosive introduction to James Gunn’s DCU. Creature Commandos is the first official entrant in James Gunn’s DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters – though certain elements from Gunn’s other DC works are considered canon. The series offers a starkly different rendition of the typical superhero romp, transporting audiences to a world of classic horror movie monsters and spooky castles, with suitably dynamic music to match.
The Creature Commandos soundtrack employs a combination of original score and compiled songs. Both of these aspects of the soundtrack are rooted in Eastern European folk music and the dark cabaret genre. Gunn even referenced The Dresden Dolls and Gogol Bordello as major influences on the show’s music, referring to them as a musical mood board for Creature Commandos season 1.
Every Song In Creature Commandos Episode 1
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Song |
Artist |
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Moliendo Café |
Fanfare Ciocǎrlia |
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My Gypsy Auto Pilot |
Gogol Bordello |
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Carrousel |
Circus Contraption |
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Mala Vida |
Gogol Bordello |
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Juodaan Viinaa |
Korpiklaani |
The first song heard in Creature Commandos is “Moliendo Café” by Fanfare Ciocǎrlia. This is played as the main title theme for Creature Commandos in the opening credits. Much like the other songs on the soundtrack, “Moliendo Café” has a distinctly Eastern European feel influenced by Gypsy music, setting the musical precedent for the series.
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“My Gypsy Auto Pilot” by Gogol Bordello appears when the team are traveling via helicarrier on the first mission in Pokolistan. The song pays while they land and then exit the vehicle, producing one of the first shots of the full Creature Commandos team. Gogol Bordello appear throughout the Creature Commandos soundtrack as one of the show’s main musical influences.
“Carousel” by Circus Contraption accompanies the Creature Commandos on their restless night in the Pokolistan palace. The montage depicts each team member struggling to sleep while the music’s haunting melody drifts across them. Except, of course, for the Weasel who sleeps soundly.
“Mala Vida” by Gogol Bordello provides the backing for Rick Flag’s thrilling fight with Dr Phosphorus. The band’s punk energy is the perfect accompaniment for their thrilling fight, all while retaining an Eastern European vibe. The band fuse Romani and Ukrainian folk music with punk and dub, making them a fitting soundtrack for the ragtag group of misfit monsters.
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“Juodaan Viinaa” by Korpiklaani serves as the end credits music for Creature Commandos episode 1. Each episode ends with a different song, with episode 1 offering an anthemic rock song with a notably piratical tone. Much like the other Eastern European music, this helos ground the series in a traditional horror setting, and declares that Creature Commandos will not follow the standard superhero fare.
Every Song In Creature Commandos Episode 2
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Song |
Artist |
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Raise The Dead |
Caravan Of Thieves |
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Start Wearing Purple |
Gogol Bordello |
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American Wedding |
Gogol Bordello |
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Ompa Til Du Dør |
Kaizers Orchestra |
“Raise The Dead” by Caravan Of Thieves appears in Creature Commandos episode 2 when Circe is eating steak in front of her men. The song continues through to the next scene when Lana starts flirtatiously caressing Rick Flag scars and tending to his wounds. The music crescendos as the pair begin passionately making love in the bathroom.
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“Start Wearing Purple” by Gogol Bordello provides the background for the Bride’s captivating fight against Circe in Frankenstein’s mansion. The song choice is fitting considering that Circe’s magic and the color scheme in the scene are both purple. “Start Wearing Purple” plays almost in its entirety, as the Bride fends off Circe’s men before the Bride has flashbacks to her days with Victor Frankenstein.
“American Wedding” by Gogol Bordello is the background music for the montage scene where the Bride attempts to evade Eric Frankenstein. In fact, the band you see performing the song during this montage is Gogol Bordello themselves. The lyrics’ discussion of weddings and marriage are ideal to accompany the Bride as she flees from her betrothed.
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“Ompa Til Du Dør” by Kaizers Orchestra serves as the end credits music for Creature Commandos episode 2. Like the previous end credits music, the song enters with a jarring beat that helps punctuate the cliffhanger ending. Both songs are also among the very few songs included that are not sung in English.
Where To Listen To The Creature Commandos Soundtrack
There is no officially released Creature Commandos soundtrack album, though this could change after the season is released. However, James Gunn has created a playlist on Spotify titled, Creature Commandos Official Playlist. This features all the songs listed above from the compiled soundtrack, though it does not feature any of the incidental score or backing music.
Before the first episodes debuted, this playlist was largely a collection of random songs, albeit thematically curated. However, Gunn has since updated it with the above songs. It appears that he will do so with the release of each episode of Creature Commandos.
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Creature Commandos
This animated series follows a covert team of monstrous inmates recruited for perilous missions deemed unsuitable for humans. United by secrecy and necessity, the Creature Commandos tackle extraordinary threats, serving as the ultimate option when traditional forces fall short.
- Cast
- Indira Varma , Frank Grillo , Zoe Chao , David Harbour , Sean Gunn , Alan Tudyk , Anya Chalotra , Maria Bakalova , Viola Davis , Steve Agee , Benjamin Byron Davis
- Character(s)
- The Bride , Rick Flag Sr. , Nina Mazursky , Frankenstein , GI Robot , Weasel , Dr. Phosphorus , Circe , Princess Ilana , Amanda Waller , Economos , Rupert Thorne
- Release Date
- December 5, 2024
- Seasons
- 1
- Franchise(s)
- DC
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