Music Used in A Tale of Two Sisters (Janghwa, Hongryeon)

Here is a list of known music / songs used in A Tale of Two Sisters (Janghwa, Hongryeon), along with composer credits and where possible links.

Overview & Key Credits

The original score for ‘A Tale of Two Sisters’ was composed by Lee Byung-woo. While specific performers for the entire score are not widely detailed, Jang Jae-hyung is credited on some tracks. The musical style is predominantly haunting, atmospheric, and melancholic, heavily featuring piano and strings to underscore the film’s psychological horror and tragic themes. It is widely regarded as a significant contribution to the horror genre’s musical landscape, effectively evoking feelings of despair, longing, and fear. No notable licensed songs outside of Lee Byung-woo’s original score were identified.

Known Tracks & Credits

1. Prologue | 1:43 | Lee Byung-woo | Sets an atmospheric tone for the film.
2. Cold Hands | 2:00 | Lee Byung-woo | A prominent theme, often associated with the film’s eerie and tragic elements.
3. Dark Corridor Ver.1 | 1:45 | Lee Byung-woo | Contributes to the suspense and unsettling atmosphere.
4. Even Near You | 1:56 | Lee Byung-woo | Evokes a sense of unease and emotional depth.
5. Crying Moon Ver.1 | 0:49 | Lee Byung-woo | Short, poignant piece adding to the film’s sorrowful mood.
6. Crying Moon Ver.2 | 0:47 | Lee Byung-woo | Variation of the ‘Crying Moon’ theme.
7. Dark Corridor Ver.2 | 1:42 | Lee Byung-woo | Further develops the suspenseful corridor theme.
8. Crying Moon Ver.3 | 0:51 | Lee Byung-woo | Another variation of the ‘Crying Moon’ theme.
9. Chaos | 0:44 | Lee Byung-woo | Reflects moments of confusion or psychological distress.
10. Dark Corridor Ver.3 | 1:51 | Lee Byung-woo | Final variation of the ‘Dark Corridor’ theme.
11. Wistful Memory | 1:13 | Lee Byung-woo | A melancholic piece, highlighting themes of loss and remembrance.
12. The Forest Knows | 2:29 | Lee Byung-woo | Suggests mystery and the film’s natural setting.
13. Frozen In Time | 1:55 | Lee Byung-woo | Conveys a sense of stasis or impending doom.
14. No Path Back | 1:14 | Lee Byung-woo | Emphasises feelings of being trapped or irreversible events.
15. Epilogue | 3:14 | Lee Byung-woo | A significant and haunting closing piece.
16. Lullaby | 4:03 | Lee Byung-woo | A key track, often used to underscore the sisters’ relationship and the film’s tragic core.
17. Drenched Midnight | 0:55 | Lee Byung-woo | Part of the ‘Memories From Three’ section, contributing to the dark atmosphere.
18. Parched City | 1:37 | Lee Byung-woo | Another piece from ‘Memories From Three’.
19. Untitled | 0:59 | Lee Byung-woo | An un-named track from the ‘Memories From Three’ section.
20. No Way Out | 1:57 | Lee Byung-woo | Reflects themes of entrapment.
21. Tears | 1:05 | Lee Byung-woo | A short, emotional piece.
22. I Remember You | 1:30 | Lee Byung-woo | A reflective track, possibly linked to memory and loss.
23. Shattered Memories | 3:50 | Lee Byung-woo | The longest track in the ‘Memories From Three’ section, suggesting fragmented recollections.

References: [1] https://open.spotify.com/album/4gVkEzBKBr0KrfLaH0IOQm

[2] https://music.apple.com/ca/album/a-tale-of-two-sisters-memories-from-three/1733392610

Sample Audio / YouTube Links

The full soundtrack is available on: – Spotify: Search for “A tale of two sisters, memories OST” by Byeong Woo Lee [1] – Apple Music: Search for “A Tale Of Two Sisters/ Memories From ‘Three’ (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)” by Byeong Woo Lee & 장재형 [2]

Key tracks for YouTube search queries: – “Epilogue A Tale of Two Sisters” – “Lullaby A Tale of Two Sisters” – “Cold Hands A Tale of Two Sisters”