Bowie’s Magical Labyrinth Score

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

David Bowie threw himself into the Labyrinth soundtrack with passion, driven by a desire to create music that thrilled both kids and adults. Working alongside Jim Henson and South African composer Trevor Jones—whom he met in Switzerland for a “fairyland” jam session—they crafted iconic tracks like “Magic Dance” and “Underground,” with Bowie even lending his voice to baby gurgles. Backing vocals from Chaka Khan and Luther Vandross added star power. Though Bowie was lukewarm on promoting the film or its videos, calling them underwhelming, Henson praised his musical contribution as essential…