Released in 2009,
How to Train Your Dragon is British composer
John Powell's third consecutive animation score, following
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs and Bolt. With his use of bagpipes, fiddles, pennywhistles, and a military marching band,
Powell incorporates a Celtic theme throughout the 25 classical instrumentals and vocal pieces, which include the emotionally stirring "Test Drive," the new age-influenced "Forbidden Friendship," and "Sticks and Stones," a track recorded by
Sigur Rós' frontman
Jónsi. ~ Jon O'Brien