: Neville hums this during a lighter moment to show his surprise that others aren't familiar with Marley's legacy.
The soundtrack for I Am Legend (2007) is a unique blend of an atmospheric orchestral score by James Newton Howard and the hopeful, iconic reggae of Bob Marley . Interestingly, nearly half of the music composed for the film was never actually used in the final cut. The Score: James Newton Howard
: The track "My Name is Robert Neville" introduces a somber leitmotif played on strings and piano that underscores Neville's mental state and sacrifice. SOY LEYENDA : BANDA SONORA (SOUNDTRACK)
: Director Francis Lawrence intentionally left more than half the movie without music to emphasize the desolation of an empty New York City.
: Neville refers to Marley's Legend as the "best album ever made". He views Marley not just as a singer, but as a "virologist" who tried to cure hate and racism with music and love. Key Musical Moments : : Neville hums this during a lighter moment
: Used to humanize Neville's vulnerable side; he even sings it to his dog, Sam, in her final moments.
Bob Marley’s music acts as a "third character" in the film, representing hope and humanity in a world devoid of both. The Score: James Newton Howard : The track
: Several highly-regarded tracks, such as "Evacuation" and "Sam's Gone," were either edited out or replaced by silence in the film, making the standalone I Am Legend Soundtrack a significantly different experience than watching the movie. The Legend: Bob Marley