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Megamind: Music from the Motion Picture
Megamind: Music from the Motion Picture
Soundtrack album by Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe
Released	November 2, 2010
Recorded	2010
Genre	Classical, rock
Length	48:10
Label	Lakeshore Records
Producer	Skip Williamson
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Megamind: Music from the Motion Picture is a soundtrack to the 2010 film of the same name, released by Lakeshore Records and composed by Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe. It was released on November 2, 2010 in the United States and Canada.^[1]^[2] The soundtrack gathered mixed reviews from most music critics.

Kimberly Lynn Workman of Fandomania noted that the film is "interspersed with the original music are well-known tracks from famous artists. "Lovin' You" by Minnie Riperton is a song that originally was meant to convey the feeling of being in love. Over the years, as it's been used in soundtracks, it has also brought a humorous slant to the characters' relationships. I expect nothing less from the movie's use of it here. "Alone Again Naturally" by Gilbert O'Sullivan has always made me snap my fingers and you just know that the bittersweet feeling it creates will fully illustrate a scene to pull at our heartstrings. I have to admit that I've always had a soft spot for not only Elvis Presley, but the Junkie XL Remix of "A Little Less Conversation." I was very pleased that it was included on this soundtrack because the world is a happier place with a dose of Elvis. To end the famous tracks, we get "Bad to the Bone" by George Thorogood & the Destroyers. It's a self-proclamation that fits right in with this movie."

Richard Buxton of Tracksounds stated: "To assume that a score that deceives expectations and opts for a scheme different to that of the regular hero vs. villain tale is a failure would be wrong. Megamind may occasionally induce a desire to hear such conventions in full force, but Zimmer and Balfe have weaved a score that is engaging and consistently refreshing to listeners, and is a credit to the film it accompanies."^[3]

Jonathan Broxton of Movie Music UK wrote that "the score for Megamind is a great deal of fun, and will appeal tremendously to anyone with an affinity for John Powell's animated adventure scores such as Robots and Bolt, with which this score has a lot in common. It's also gratifying to see Lorne Balfe emerge into spotlight as a composer in his own right after spending years in the background manipulating Hans Zimmer's synthesizers. It will be interesting to see where he goes from here."^[4] Danny Graydon of Empire film magazine gave the score a positive review, stating that "DreamWorks' latest family comedy about a big-bonced super-villain sees Hans Zimmer (with long-time collaborator Lorne Balfe) revisit some of his less-appreciated work. Those who get bored with Zimmer's reliance on electronics in his blockbuster scores will find much to enjoy here: it's a fun, quirky orchestral effort mixing parodic moments (Giant Blue Head) with brassy fanfares (Stars and Tights) and pretty romance (Rejection in the Rain). It's not teeming with originality, but worth a listen to hear Zimmer leave his comfort zone."^[5]

Track listing

All music is composed by Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe, except as noted

No.	Title	Artist(s)	Length
1.	"Giant Blue Head"		4:28
2.	"Tightenville (Hal's Theme)"		2:15
3.	"Bad to the Bone"	George Thorogood & the Destroyers	4:48
4.	"Stars and Tights"		1:25
5.	"Crab Nuggets"		2:17
6.	"A Little Less Conversation (Junkie XL Remix)"	Elvis Presley	3:31
7.	"Mel-On-Cholly"		2:32
8.	"Ollo"		3:06
9.	"Roxanne's Theme"		2:36
10.	"Alone Again (Naturally)"	Gilbert O'Sullivan	3:37
11.	"Drama Queen"		1:47
12.	"Rejection in the Rain"		1:45
13.	"Lovin' You"	Minnie Riperton	3:23
14.	"Black Mamba"		1:13
15.	"Game Over"		3:21
16.	"I'm the Bad Guy"		2:37
17.	"Evil Lair"		3:29
Total length:			48:10

Other songs used in the film include:

"Miss America" by Bernie Wayne
"Back in Black" by AC/DC
"Highway to Hell" by AC/DC
"Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne
"Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra
"Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N' Roses
"Bad" by Michael Jackson
"Come as You Are" by Nirvana is also referenced. Metro Man sings, "I have eyes that can see right through lead," to the melody of the aforementioned song.

Original Music By Hans Zimmer & Lorne Balfe

Additional Music Arrangements By Michael A.Levine,Junkie XL & Stephen Hilton

Orchestra Conducted By Gavin Greenaway

References

^ Jagernauth, Kevin (October 22, 2010). "'Megamind' Soundtrack Features Elvis Presley, George Thorogood & Lots Of Hans Zimmer". The Playlist. Archived from the original on March 9, 2013. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
^ "Megamind". Lakeshore Records. Archived from the original on May 2, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
^ Buxton, Richard. "Megamind by Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe". Tracksounds.com. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
^ Broxton, Jonathan (November 11, 2010). "MEGAMIND – Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe". MovieMusicUK.us. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
^ Graydon, Danny. "Empire's Megamind Soundtrack Review". EmpireOnline.com. Bauer Consumer Media. Archived from the original on January 22, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2012.

[1] Jagernauth, Kevin (October 22, 2010). "'Megamind' Soundtrack Features Elvis Presley, George Thorogood & Lots Of Hans Zimmer". The Playlist. Archived from the original on March 9, 2013. Retrieved April 20, 2012.

[2] "Megamind". Lakeshore Records. Archived from the original on May 2, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2012.

[Tracksounds-Review-3] Buxton, Richard. "Megamind by Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe". Tracksounds.com. Retrieved December 2, 2012.

[MovieMusicUK-Review-4] Broxton, Jonathan (November 11, 2010). "MEGAMIND – Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe". MovieMusicUK.us. Retrieved December 2, 2012.

[Empire-Review-5] Graydon, Danny. "Empire's Megamind Soundtrack Review". EmpireOnline.com. Bauer Consumer Media. Archived from the original on January 22, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2012.

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-'''''Megamind: Music from the Motion Picture''''' is a soundtrack to the [[Megamind|2010 film of the same name]], released by [[Lakeshore Records]] and composed by [[Hans Zimmer]] and [[Lorne Balfe]]. It was released on November 2, 2010 in the United States and Canada.<ref>{{cite news |last=Jagernauth |first=Kevin |title='Megamind' Soundtrack Features Elvis Presley, George Thorogood & Lots Of Hans Zimmer |url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/megamind_soundtrack_features_elvis_presley_george_thorogood_lots_of_hans_zi |accessdate=April 20, 2012 |newspaper=The Playlist |date=October 22, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Megamind |url=http://www.lakeshore-records.com/megamind |publisher=Lakeshore Records |accessdate=April 20, 2012}}</ref>
+'''''Megamind: Music from the Motion Picture''''' is a soundtrack to the [[Megamind|2010 film of the same name]], released by [[Lakeshore Records]] and composed by [[Hans Zimmer]] and [[Lorne Balfe]]. It was released on November 2, 2010 in the United States and Canada.<ref>{{cite news |last=Jagernauth |first=Kevin |title='Megamind' Soundtrack Features Elvis Presley, George Thorogood & Lots Of Hans Zimmer |url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/megamind_soundtrack_features_elvis_presley_george_thorogood_lots_of_hans_zi |accessdate=April 20, 2012 |newspaper=The Playlist |date=October 22, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130309054022/http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/megamind_soundtrack_features_elvis_presley_george_thorogood_lots_of_hans_zi |archive-date=March 9, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Megamind |url=http://www.lakeshore-records.com/megamind |publisher=Lakeshore Records |accessdate=April 20, 2012 |archive-date=May 2, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502144712/http://www.lakeshore-records.com/megamind |url-status=dead }}</ref> The soundtrack gathered mixed reviews from most music critics.
+Kimberly Lynn Workman of ''Fandomania'' noted that the film is "interspersed with the original music are well-known tracks from famous artists. "Lovin' You" by Minnie Riperton is a song that originally was meant to convey the feeling of being in love. Over the years, as it's been used in soundtracks, it has also brought a humorous slant to the characters' relationships. I expect nothing less from the movie's use of it here. "Alone Again Naturally" by Gilbert O'Sullivan has always made me snap my fingers and you just know that the bittersweet feeling it creates will fully illustrate a scene to pull at our heartstrings. I have to admit that I've always had a soft spot for not only [[Elvis Presley]], but the [[Junkie XL]] Remix of "[[A Little Less Conversation]]." I was very pleased that it was included on this soundtrack because the world is a happier place with a dose of Elvis. To end the famous tracks, we get "Bad to the Bone" by George Thorogood & the Destroyers. It's a self-proclamation that fits right in with this movie."
-== Reception ==
-{{Album ratings
-| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
-| rev1Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="AllMusic-Review">{{cite web |author=Ruhlmann, William |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/megamind-mw0002058001 |title=Megamind Review – Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe |work=AllMusic.com |publisher=Rovi Corp |accessdate=December 2, 2012}}</ref>
-| rev2 = Fandomania
-| rev2Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="Fanomania-Review" />
-| rev3 = Tracksounds
-| rev3Score = {{Rating|8|10}}<ref name="Tracksounds-Review" />
-| rev4 = Movie Music UK
-| rev4Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="MovieMusicUK-Review" />
-| rev5 = Empire
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-}}
-''Megamind: Music from the Motion Picture'' received generally positive reviews from most music critics.
-Kimberly Lynn Workman of ''Fandomania'' noted that the film is "interspersed with the original music are well-known tracks from famous artists. "Lovin' You" by Minnie Riperton is a song that originally was meant to convey the feeling of being in love. Over the years, as it's been used in soundtracks, it has also brought a humorous slant to the characters' relationships. I expect nothing less from the movie's use of it here. "Alone Again Naturally" by Gilbert O'Sullivan has always made me snap my fingers and you just know that the bittersweet feeling it creates will fully illustrate a scene to pull at our heartstrings. I have to admit that I've always had a soft spot for not only [[Elvis Presley]], but the [[Junkie XL]] Remix of "[[A Little Less Conversation]]." I was very pleased that it was included on this soundtrack because the world is a happier place with a dose of Elvis. To end the famous tracks, we get "Bad to the Bone" by George Thorogood & the Destroyers. It's a self-proclamation that fits right in with this movie."<ref name="Fanomania-Review">{{cite web |author=Lynn Workman, Kimberly |url=http://fandomania.com/soundtrack-review-megamind-music-from-the-motion-picture |title=Soundtrack Review: Megamind (Music From The Motion Picture) |work=Fandomania.com |accessdate=December 2, 2012}}</ref>
 Richard Buxton of ''Tracksounds'' stated: "To assume that a score that deceives expectations and opts for a scheme different to that of the regular hero vs. villain tale is a failure would be wrong. ''Megamind'' may occasionally induce a desire to hear such conventions in full force, but Zimmer and Balfe have weaved a score that is engaging and consistently refreshing to listeners, and is a credit to the film it accompanies."<ref name="Tracksounds-Review">{{cite web |author=Buxton, Richard |url=http://www.tracksounds.com/reviews/megamind_hans_zimmer_lorne_balfe.htm |title=Megamind by Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe |work=Tracksounds.com |accessdate=December 2, 2012}}</ref>
-Jonathan Broxton of ''Movie Music UK'' wrote that "the score for ''Megamind'' is a great deal of fun, and will appeal tremendously to anyone with an affinity for John Powell's animated adventure scores such as ''[[Robots (2005 film)|Robots]]'' and ''[[Bolt (2008 film)|Bolt]]'', with which this score has a lot in common. It's also gratifying to see Lorne Balfe emerge into spotlight as a composer in his own right after spending years in the background manipulating Hans Zimmer's synthesizers. It will be interesting to see where he goes from here."<ref name="MovieMusicUK-Review">{{cite web |author=Broxton, Jonathan |url=http://moviemusicuk.us/2010/11/11/megamind-hans-zimmer-and-lorne-balfe |title=MEGAMIND – Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe |work=MovieMusicUK.us |date=November 11, 2010  |accessdate=December 2, 2012}}</ref> Danny Graydon of ''[[Empire (film magazine)|Empire]]'' film magazine gave the score a positive review, stating that "DreamWorks' latest family comedy about a big-bonced super-villain sees Hans Zimmer (with long-time collaborator Lorne Balfe) revisit some of his less-appreciated work. Those who get bored with Zimmer's reliance on electronics in his blockbuster scores will find much to enjoy here: it's a fun, quirky orchestral effort mixing parodic moments (Giant Blue Head) with brassy fanfares (Stars and Tights) and pretty romance (Rejection in the Rain). It's not teeming with originality, but worth a listen to hear Zimmer leave his comfort zone."<ref name="Empire-Review">{{cite web |author=Graydon, Danny |url=http://www.empireonline.com/reviews/reviewcomplete.asp?SID=10262 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130122030618/http://www.empireonline.com/reviews/reviewcomplete.asp?SID=10262 |dead-url=yes |archive-date=January 22, 2013 |title=Empire's Megamind Soundtrack Review |work=EmpireOnline.com |publisher=Bauer Consumer Media |accessdate=December 2, 2012 }}</ref>
+Jonathan Broxton of ''Movie Music UK'' wrote that "the score for ''Megamind'' is a great deal of fun, and will appeal tremendously to anyone with an affinity for [[John Powell (film composer)|John Powell]]'s animated adventure scores such as ''[[Robots (2005 film)|Robots]]'' and ''[[Bolt (2008 film)|Bolt]]'', with which this score has a lot in common. It's also gratifying to see Lorne Balfe emerge into spotlight as a composer in his own right after spending years in the background manipulating Hans Zimmer's synthesizers. It will be interesting to see where he goes from here."<ref name="MovieMusicUK-Review">{{cite web |author=Broxton, Jonathan |url=http://moviemusicuk.us/2010/11/11/megamind-hans-zimmer-and-lorne-balfe |title=MEGAMIND – Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe |work=MovieMusicUK.us |date=November 11, 2010  |accessdate=December 2, 2012}}</ref> Danny Graydon of ''[[Empire (film magazine)|Empire]]'' film magazine gave the score a positive review, stating that "DreamWorks' latest family comedy about a big-bonced super-villain sees Hans Zimmer (with long-time collaborator Lorne Balfe) revisit some of his less-appreciated work. Those who get bored with Zimmer's reliance on electronics in his blockbuster scores will find much to enjoy here: it's a fun, quirky orchestral effort mixing parodic moments (Giant Blue Head) with brassy fanfares (Stars and Tights) and pretty romance (Rejection in the Rain). It's not teeming with originality, but worth a listen to hear Zimmer leave his comfort zone."<ref name="Empire-Review">{{cite web |author=Graydon, Danny |url=http://www.empireonline.com/reviews/reviewcomplete.asp?SID=10262 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130122030618/http://www.empireonline.com/reviews/reviewcomplete.asp?SID=10262 |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 22, 2013 |title=Empire's Megamind Soundtrack Review |work=EmpireOnline.com |publisher=Bauer Consumer Media |accessdate=December 2, 2012 }}</ref>
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 | extra6  = [[Elvis Presley]]
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 * "[[Welcome to the Jungle]]" by [[Guns N' Roses]]
 * "[[Bad (Michael Jackson song)|Bad]]" by [[Michael Jackson]]
-* "[[Come as You Are (Nirvana song)|Come as you are]] by [[Nirvana]] is also used, but not as original song. Megaman is singing: "I have eyes that can see right through lead" with a melody of the mentioned song
+* "[[Come as You Are (Nirvana song)|Come as You Are]]" by [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]] is also referenced. Metro Man sings, "I have eyes that can see right through lead," to the melody of the aforementioned song.
 Original Music By Hans Zimmer & Lorne Balfe
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+{{Megamind}}
-== External links ==
-{{Wikipedia books|Hans Zimmer}}
+{{Hans Zimmer}}
+{{Lorne Balfe}}
-* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120820030159/http://www.megamindmovie.com/ Official ''Megamind'' website]
+{{Authority control}}
-* [http://www.hanszimmer.com Official Hans Zimmer website]
-* {{IMDb name|1877|Hans Zimmer}}
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+[[Category:2010 soundtrack albums]]
-[[Category:Megamind]]
+[[Category:DreamWorks Animation soundtracks]]
+[[Category:Hans Zimmer soundtracks]]
+[[Category:Lorne Balfe soundtracks]]
+[[Category:Megamind (franchise)]]
 [[Category:Film scores]]
 [[Category:Lakeshore Records soundtracks]]

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