As Disney’s Hercules continues its triumphant run at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London’s West End, the production is extending its life beyond the stage with the release of the Original London Cast Recording on vinyl, CD and digital platforms. Adding a new dimension to the score, one of the show’s most beloved numbers, ‘Great Bolts of Thunder’, will also be released as a standalone single, reimagined in a remix by legendary electronic music duo Basement Jaxx.
Widely regarded as one of the most pioneering and influential dance acts of the past three decades, Basement Jaxx have shaped the sound of global club culture with era-defining hits such as ‘Red Alert’ and ‘Where’s Your Head At’. Their newly commissioned remix of ‘Great Bolts of Thunder’ injects the song with fresh momentum and contemporary edge, while keeping the power of the vocal performance firmly at its core. The result is a version that allows The Muses to move effortlessly between the theatre and the late-night dance-floor.
Fans can download / stream the track from February 13th 2026.
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Last year, Disney Theatrical Group, in partnership with Disney Music Group/Walt Disney Records, released the HerculesOriginal London Cast Recording on vinyl, CD and digital platforms. The album brings together the much-loved songs from the 1997 animated film – including ‘Go the Distance’, ‘Zero to Hero’ and ‘I Won’t Say (I’m in Love)’ – alongside a collection of newly written numbers created especially for the stage musical by Alan Menken (music) and David Zippel (lyrics).
Commenting on the productions surprise new collaboration with Basement Jaxx, Alan says: “We were so happy to hear that DJ royalty Basement Jaxx were on board to remix ‘Great Bolts of Thunder’. The song has been a favourite in our new musical, Hercules, and it is great to see it take on a new life with this remix.
With David adding: “We loved writing the new songs for the musical, and this remix brings a whole new energy to ‘Great Bolts of Thunder’. We are excited for the song to have a new life on the dance floor!”
Disney’s Hercules is now playing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London’s West End. The album is available to stream and download now. CD and Vinyl are available at the Disney Music Emporium UK store here and are available in-person at the merchandise shop at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
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