While Marvel has been criticized for occasionally underwhelming musical choices, they've also broken new ground. Ragnarok's electronic-infused score is certainly unlike anything heard in the MCU before. And it lands and you look and you go, oh we did a good job." The making of a film like this where there's effects and sound effects and visual effects and new shots and new dialogue and new story and new music all coming in and just keeps getting faster and faster and faster until it all hits.
Because you're getting the visuals in so you're not sure exactly how everything's going to land and it's kinda like one of those, like a reverse explosion. There is a sound and there is an expectation from the loyal fans that want that there so there is a 100 piece orchestra that was recorded at Abbey Road, and a 25-piece choir, but there's also this 50-piece synth band over the top of it. "The thing is, you always have to be careful with something that's as strong as a Marvel project. Along with the technical and musical aspects, Mothersbaugh even made sure to keep the spirit of a Marvel soundtrack alive while still bringing something new and fresh to the MCU: Screen Rant spoke with Thor: Ragnarok composer Mark Mothersbaugh about his specific process for scoring the film, and it was certainly a complex one. RELATED: Ragnarok Ending Was About Making Thor ‘Selfless’ Even the movie's original soundtrack has its own feel, something Waititi found a way to humorously reference when the Grandmaster tools around with his Devo-esque band - thus paying homage to Mothersbaugh and how he elevated Ragnarok's music beyond that for its predecessors. From the Jack Kirby influence felt in the film's sets and costume designs to the meta humor that sent up much of the MCU itself, Ragnarok is a film that's not afraid to stand out. Part of Thor: Ragnarok's winning formula was the unique comedic and visual talent that director Taika Waititi and his creative team brought to the movie. Along with the critical praise the film has received, Thor: Ragnarok's financial success is breaking new ground for the cosmic franchise. Thanks to strong word-of-mouth and critical buzz, Ragnarok enjoyed a sizable opening at the domestic box office and is on its way to becoming another smash hit for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For composer Mark Mothersbaugh, scoring Thor: Ragnarok was about trying something new while honoring the past.
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