A Hunger Games Song, Then and Now
Noah Kahan writes "Draw You Out" for a new Hunger Games film, inspired by characters, as Jennifer Lawrence's "The Hanging Tree" becomes rebel propaganda in Mockingjay.
Tracklist
- Draw You Out — Noah Kahan & The Hunger Games
- The Hanging Tree — James Newton Howard
Transcript
Draw You Out — Noah Kahan & The Hunger Games
The newly revealed soundtrack for the upcoming Hunger Games film Sunrise on the Reaping includes Noah Kahan’s “Draw You Out,” a song written specifically for the film. Kahan said the story of Haymitch Abernathy and Lenore Dove inspired him; their relationship is central to Suzanne Collins’ novel behind the movie. He co-wrote and co-produced the song with producer Aaron Dessner. Hear Draw You Out by Noah Kahan & The Hunger Games.
The Hanging Tree — James Newton Howard
Now we’re going back to Mockingjay, where Jennifer Lawrence sang “The Hanging Tree” as Katniss. Songwriter Wesley Schultz said director Francis Lawrence wanted a melody one person could hum or a thousand could sing. Schultz and fellow songwriter Jeremiah Fraites sent in melodies; the director texted to say theirs was chosen. Jennifer Lawrence said she was scared of singing in front of other people. Her vocals are on James Newton Howard’s track from the Mockingjay, Pt. 1 score. In the film, footage of Katniss singing becomes rebel propaganda. Hear The Hanging Tree by James Newton Howard.
Kahan said Haymitch and Lenore’s story inspired him; Lawrence sings as Katniss. What do you hear when a song inspired by a story meets one sung inside it?