WaterTower Music today released the soundtrack from the specialmusical episodeofThe Flashthat aired on The CW last night. The album,The FlashMusic From The Special Episode: Duet, features seven tracks from the show, including songs performed by cast membersGrant Gustin(Barry Allen/The Flash),Carlos Valdes(Cisco Ramon/Vibe) andJesse L. Martin(Det. Joe West), along with performances by Supergirl’sMelissa Benoist(Kara Danvers/Supergirl) andJeremy Jordan(Winn Schott), as well asDC’s Legends of Tomorrow’sVictor Garber(Prof. Martin Stein) andJohn Barrowman(Malcolm Merlyn). The soundtrack features the song “Super Friend,” co-written by Golden Globe winnerRachel Bloom(Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) and Emmy winnerTom Root(Robot Chicken).
The release also features “Runnin' Home To You,” which was written by Golden Globe and Academy Award winnersBenj PasekandJustin Paul(La La Land). The cast performsnew musicalong with renditions of classic songs “Moon River,” “Put A Little Love In Your Heart” and “More I Cannot Wish.” The collection additionally features musical score by gifted composerBlake Neely(Arrow,The Flash,Supergirl,DC’s Legends of Tomorrow).
This musical episode and soundtrack is exciting not only for theSupergirl crossover, but also givenGustinandBenoist’s history starring inGlee. This episode pairs them with fellowGleealum Darren Criss, who plays the villain The Music Meister in this episode.Crissalso studied musical theater at the University of Michigan along withThe FlashstarCarlos Valdes.The FlashMusic From The Special Episode: Duet is now available oniTunes, and the track list is “Meet the Music Meister” byBlake Neely, “Moon River” byMelissa Benoist, “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” byDarren Criss,Jeremy Jordan,Carlos ValdesandJohn Barrowman, “More I Cannot Wish You” byJesse L. Martin,Victor GarberandJohn Barrowman, “Super Friend” byGrant GustinandMelissa Benoist"Runnin' Home to You" byGrant Gustinand “Runnin' Home to You (Guitar version)” byGrant Gustin.
Barry (Grant Gustin) and team are surprised when Mon-El (guest starChris Wood) and Hank Henshaw (guest starDavid Harewood) arrive on their Earth carrying a comatoseSupergirl(guest starMelissa Benoist) who was whammied by theMusic Meister(guest starDarren Criss). Unable to wake her up, they turn to Team Flash to save her. However, the Music Meister surprisesThe Flashand puts him in a similar coma, one that Team Flash can’t cure. Kara and Barry wake up without their powers in an alternate reality where life is like a musical and the only way to escape is by following the script, complete with singing and dancing, to the end.
Supergirlairs Mondays at 8/7c on The CW, followed byThe Flashairing Tuesdays at 8/7c on The CW andDC’s Legends of Tomorrowon Tuesdays at 9/8c on The CW. The network’s superhero lineup closes out on Wednesday nights at 8/7c withArrow. All four series are based on DC characters and produced by Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.Dermott Downsdirected the musical crossover episode with story byGreg Berlanti&Andrew Kreisbergand teleplay byAaron Helbing&Todd Helbing. Take a look at the soundtrack cover art forThe FlashandSupergirlmusical crossover soundtrack below.
