Neben dem Titelsong The Hands That Built America von U2, findet sich auf dem Gangs Of New York Soundtrack ein weiterer bekannter Name, Peter Gabriel mit 'Signal To Noise' aus seinem aktuellen Album 'Up'. Weiterhin wird jetzt auch offiziell darüber berichtet, dass mit einer Oscar-Nominierung für 'The Hands That Built America' in der Kategorie "Best Original Song" zu rechnen ist: "The premiere single, "The Hands That Built America" performed by Interscope recording band U2 has everyone buzzing about the possibility of it being nominated for "Best Original Song" at the Academy Awards." Über die Spekulationen hatte U2tour.de bereits am 05. Oktober berichtet. Der Soundtrack wird am 17. Dezember veröffentlicht, Film-Premiere ist am 09. Dezember in New York (alles US Daten). Eine Single-Veröffentlichung von 'The Hands That Built America' wird in Europa für den 17. Februar 2003 (inoffiziell) angekündigt. Film-Plakat: © Miramax-Films

As Miramax Films and Martin Scorsese Release a Highly Anticipated Holiday Blockbuster Release -- 'Gangs of New York' Interscope Drops the Accompanying, Killer Sountrack NEW YORK, Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Interscope Records prepares to release the soundtrack to one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year, "Gangs of New York". The 18-track compilation is comprised of critically acclaimed artists and songwriters. The premiere single, "The Hands That Built America" performed by Interscope recording band U2 has everyone buzzing about the possibility of it being nominated for "Best Original Song" at the Academy Awards. Another notable track is "Signal To Noise" from Interscope recording artist Peter Gabriel which takes the album further into the upper ranks of collected works compiled onto a single disc. An epic, original story unlike any we've seen in recent memories, "Gangs Of New York", deals with our shared history -- America at its roots. Martin Scorsese does what he knows best as the film brilliantly unfolds in 1860's lower Manhattan during a period of great unrest in America. With the Civil war underway, the country was torn apart and on the brink of chaos. For the lower-class inhabitants of New York City, a war was also raging closer at home. An explosive American epic overflowing with passion, history, intrigue, and conflict, starring a potent mix of today's most respected actors (Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz). The film is the most expansive, visceral look back at our vibrant beginnings as a nation since the "Godfather" series ... and no other soundtrack has complimented a film of this nature and caliber with such emotion and accuracy-providing an even more pristine backdrop. Track Listing 1. Brooklyn Heights Part I" - Composed by Howard Shore 2. "Dark Moon, High Tide" - Afro Celt Sound System 3. "Gospel Train" - Silver Leaf Quartet 4. "The Hands That Built America - U2 5. "Shimmy She Wobble" - Othar Turner and the Rising Star Fife and Drum Band 6. "Breakaway" - Sidney Stripling 7. "Signal To Noise" - Peter Gabriel 8. "New York Girls" - Finbar Furey 9. "The Murder's Home" - Jimpson and Group 10. "Dionysus" - Jocelyn Pook 11. "Brooklyn Heights Part II" - Composed by Howard Shore 12. "Morrison's Jig/Liberty" - Mariano De Simone 13. "Durgen Chugaa" - Shu de 14. "Unconstant Lover" - Maura O'Connell 15. "Devil's Tapdance" 16. "Beijing Opera Suite" 17. "Paddy's Lamentation" - Linda Thompson 18. "Brooklyn Heights Part III" - Composed by Howard Shore With an A-list artist and musicianship line-up the Gangs Of New York Soundtrack offers the best in original music and score. Album In-Stores 12/17 -- Gangs Of New York Premieres 12/20 ©PR Newswire