‘Spider-Noir’ Soundtrack Will Feature New Music by Kris Bowers and Michael Dean Parsons, and Two Original Songs Performed by Li Jun Li

Prime Video has officially unveiled the musical blueprint for its eagerly awaited series “Spider-Noir,” confirming that composers Kris Bowers and Michael Dean Parsons will deliver an original score. The soundtrack will also feature a fresh rendition of the classic jazz piece “Dream a Little Dream of Me,” performed by actress Li Jun Li, alongside an original track titled “The Devil You Know.” Li takes on the role of Cat Hardy, a nightclub singer in the live-action show, which is set to premiere on May 27. This announcement adds a layer of artistic depth to a project that has already generated significant buzz among comic book enthusiasts and music lovers alike.

Rooted in Marvel Comics mythology, the series stars Nicolas Cage as a grim, alternate version of Spider-Man navigating a Depression-era New York City. Cage, who won an Academy Award for his powerful performance in “Leaving Las Vegas” and gained cult status with “Face/Off,” brings a weathered, intense energy to the character. The narrative follows an older web-slinger as he confronts both mobsters and supernatural dangers, fusing classic noir aesthetics with superhero elements. Kris Bowers, an Emmy-winning composer known for his acclaimed scores on “When They See Us” and “Bridgerton,” told Variety that showrunner Oren Uziel and the creative team gave him and Parsons the freedom to build the show's sonic world. “We shared a passion for using clear, memorable melodies to drive character and story,” Bowers noted. “For Michael and me, ‘Spider-Noir’ was a rare opportunity to channel everything we love about film scoring into a single project.” Parsons, whose portfolio includes work on “The Walking Dead” and the video game “The Last of Us,” added that the collaboration allowed them to merge genres that rarely intersect, such as noir and superhero themes, enhanced by experimental synthesizers, electric guitars, and modern textures. Notably, the theremin—a pioneering electronic instrument invented in the 1920s by Russian physicist Léon Theremin, which became a hallmark of early sci-fi and horror cinema—makes a fitting appearance in the score, echoing the series’ blend of period grit and fantastical elements.

The soundtrack will be released digitally on May 27, coinciding with the series premiere, with a 2-LP vinyl edition following on August 28 through Milan Records. The album features the main title theme “Saving Grace,” performed by southern soul singer and songwriter Kirby, produced by Oak Felder. The composers have crafted a score rooted in classic noir and superhero traditions, built around melodic themes tied to character and narrative. The musical palette combines orchestral foundations with experimental electronics, theremin, electric guitar, percussion derived from New York City street sounds, a broken piano, and a penny whistle. This eclectic approach aims to mirror the show's unique setting, where a Depression-era gumshoe with spider-like abilities confronts both gangsters and otherworldly threats. The full tracklist includes songs like “The Only Universe,” “Sand Hands,” “Cat Hardy,” and “Robbie Robertson,” among 31 total tracks. Listeners can preview the track “The Only Universe” below, while the series itself promises a gritty, genre-bending take on the Spider-Man mythos. As music historians point out, the theremin’s eerie, warbling tones have long been associated with the uncanny, making it a perfect instrument for a story that walks the line between hardboiled crime and superhero fantasy.