The soundtrack opens with “Every Day More Wicked,” a lengthened-version of a section of the original Act 2 opener “Thank Goodness” with new verses about Elphaba’s perceived wickedness and Glinda’s presumed goodness set to bold orchestration that matches the first film’s opening number, “No One Mourns the Wicked.” Drum beats and ensemble singers are the world builders here, twisting the melody into a march.

