Every song and when they are played

One of the best weather disaster films, Twisters features an incredible soundtrack with songs from various genres. Directed by Jan de Bont and starring Helen Hunt as Jo and Bill Paxton as Bill, Twisters follows a group of meteorologists trying to figure out how to create an early warning system for tornadoes. More than two decades after the release of the 1996 filma sequel entitled Twisters is scheduled to hit theaters on July 19, 2024. However, it remains to be seen whether the film’s soundtrack will be as impressive as its predecessor.

The Twisters The soundtrack includes 15 songs by various artists, including Shania Twain and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Grammy Award winner Mark Mancina is the composer behind the film music which is played throughout the film. The film music by Mark Mancina and the songs that are on the Twisters The soundtrack captures every exciting moment of the film perfectly.

When every song from the Twister soundtrack is played in the 1996 film

The Twister soundtrack includes pop and rock songs

“Talula (BT’s Tornado Mix)” by Tori Amos: The first song on the Twisters Soundtrack is “Talula (BT’s Tornado Mix)” by Tori Amos. The single can be heard in the scene where Jo and her team try to get a weather forecast. The original version of “Talula” was written by Tori Amos, but the version that appears in Twisters was remixed from BT’s “Tornado”. BT’s “Tornado” remix eventually replaced the original version of the song.

“Motherless Child” by Eric Clapton: The next song on the soundtrack is “Motherless Child” by Eric Clapton. The 1994 rock song plays in the background during Laurence and Robert’s conversation about maps. The song can also be heard when Bill and Melissa arrive where Jo and her team are working. Although “Motherless Child” plays in the film, the song is not on the Original motion picture soundtrack from “Twister”.

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“Darling Pretty” by Mark Knopfler: The third song that the audience on the Twisters The soundtrack is “Darling Pretty” by Mark Knopfler. The song plays as Jo hands Bill the divorce papers. The song continues as Jo and Bill argue about her not signing one of the pages in the divorce papers.

“Twisted” by Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks: The next song on the soundtrack is “Twisted” by Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. The single plays as Jo introduces herself to Melissa. The song continues when Jo brings Bill to Dorothy, an instrument pack for studying tornadoes.

“Melancholy Mechanics” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers: “Melancholy Mechanics” is another song that appears on the Twisters Soundtrack. The Red Hot Chili Peppers classic plays while Bill and Joe explain to Melissa what Dorothy is doing.

“She Ain’t Coming Back” by Joe Diffie: Joe Diffie’s “She Ain’t Coming Back” is the next song on the Twisters Soundtrack. The song plays while Jonas and Jo are arguing in the diner. The song continues to play in the background while Jo explains to Melissa the reason for the rivalry between Jonas and Bill. “She Ain’t Coming Back” is another song that is heard in the film but is not on the TwistersOriginal soundtrack of a film.

“Nobody Needs to Know” by Shania Twain: The fifth song on the Twisters The soundtrack is the classic pop single “No One Needs To Know” by Shania Twain. The audience can hear the song while Jo and Melissa talk in the diner. The song plays in the background when Melissa confronts Jo about her feelings for Bill.

“Child In Time” by Deep Purple: “Child In Time” by Deep Purple is another addition to the Twisters Soundtrack. Viewers can hear the classic rock song as Jo and her team and Jonas and his team chase a tornado.

“Long Way Down (Remix)” by The Goo Goo Dolls: Next up is “Long Way Home” by the Googoo Dolls Twisters Soundtrack. After the epic tornado chase, Jo and Bill celebrate as their team arrives. “Long Way Down” is the song that plays in the background during this scene.

‘Broken’ by Belly: The song that the audience in the Twisters The soundtrack is “Broken” by Belly. The song plays as Jo’s tornado hunting team is having dinner at Meg’s. The song continues when Jo awkwardly runs into Bill after his shower.

“How” by Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories: “How” by Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories plays as the team explains the types of tornadoes to Melissa over dinner. The slow song continues as Jo and her Aunt Meg talk about their relationship with Bill.

“See the Sky Again” by Edwin McCain: Another addition to the Twisters The soundtrack is “See The Sky Again” by Edwin McCain. The song plays when the group leaves Meg’s house to chase a tornado. “See The Sky Again” is also heard when Bill wires Jo.

“Moments Like This” by Alison Krauss & Union Station: “Moments Like This” by Alison Krauss & Union Station is also on the Twisters Soundtrack. “Moments Like This” plays after Bill and Jo’s argument. The song also plays briefly during the scene when Jo and her team are at the drive-in.

“Love Affair” by kd lang: The 14th song on the Twisters The soundtrack is “Love Affair” by kd lang. The sad song plays while Jo orders eight cups of coffee to go. Viewers can also hear the song when Jo finally signs the divorce papers and Bill joins her to talk about Dorothy.

“Human Beings” by Van Halen: Van Halen’s “Human Beings” is the last song on the Twisters Soundtrack. The song plays as Jo and Bill talk after surviving the tornado. It can also be heard in the background as the two argue about who will lead the Dorothy research.

Where to listen to the Twister soundtrack

The Twister soundtrack is available to stream or purchase

The Twisters The soundtrack is available to stream or purchase on streaming platforms such as Apple Music. The TwistersOriginal film soundtrack does not contain all the songs that are in TwistersHowever, viewers can listen to the songs that are featured in the TwistersOriginal motion picture soundtrack, like “Child on Time” by Deep Purple on Spotify or Apple Music, as most were released separately.

Twisters

In Twister, Bill and Jo Harding, veteran storm chasers on the brink of divorce, must team up to develop an advanced weather warning system by putting themselves in the crosshairs of extremely violent tornadoes. Jo’s childhood was marked by the trauma of losing her father in a deadly F5 tornado, setting her on the path of becoming a storm chaser. After developing new technology with her team called “Dorothy,” Jo seeks to make tornadoes more predictable to give people a fighting chance at safety. Jo’s obsession has caused a rift between her and her husband, but new breakthroughs may bring them back together as the two tackle their biggest challenge yet – an approaching system that will spawn another F5 tornado.

director

Jan de Bont

Release date

10 May 1996

Authors

Anne-Marie Martin, Michael Crichton

Pour

Jami Gertz, Helen Hunt, Cary Elwes, Bill Paxton, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Alan Ruck, Todd Field, Jeremy Davies