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Two soundtrack albums were released for the 2017 American [[computer-animated]] [[Sports film|sports]] [[Comedy film|comedy]]-[[adventure film]] ''[[Cars 3]]'' – a compilation of incorporated and original songs, ''Cars 3 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)'' and an album consisting of original score composed by [[Randy Newman]], ''Cars 3 (Original Score)''. The film, directed by [[Brian Fee]] and produced by [[Pixar|Pixar Animation Studios]] and [[Walt Disney Pictures]], is the third installment of the [[Cars (franchise)|''Cars'' film series]] and the sequel to ''[[Cars 2]]'' (2011). On May 2017, [[Walt Disney Records]] officially announced the release of two soundtracks: separately for the songs and score, unlike for the previous films, where both the songs and original scores by Newman and [[Michael Giacchino]], had compiled into a single album. Fee said that both the score and the soundtrack "really help support the story we are telling". Both the soundtrack and the score were released on June 16, 2017, coinciding with the film's theatrical release.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/disneypixars-cars-3-fuels-two-soundtrackscars-3-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-with-original-song-by-dan-auerbach-instrumental-tracks-by-brad-paisley-and-end-credit-track-by-zz-ward-and-cars-3-original-score-composed-an-300460139.html|title=Disney•Pixar's "Cars 3" Fuels Two Soundtracks--Cars 3 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with Original Song by Dan Auerbach, Instrumental Tracks by Brad Paisley and End Credit Track by ZZ Ward; and Cars 3 Original Score Composed and Conducted by Randy Newman|last=Records|first=Walt Disney|website=[[PR Newswire]]|language=en|access-date=19 May 2017}}</ref>
'''''Cars 3 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)''''' is the [[soundtrack album]] for the 2017 American [[computer-animated]] [[Sports film|sports]] [[Comedy film|comedy]]-[[adventure film]] ''[[Cars 3]]'' that features compilation of incorporated and original songs. The album was released by [[Walt Disney Records]] on June 16, 2017, coinciding with the film's theatrical release.<ref name="auto"/> A separate [[film score]] album, '''''Cars 3 (Original Score)''''', composed by [[Randy Newman]], was also released by Walt Disney Records on the same date, also coinciding with the film's theatrical release.<ref name="auto">{{Cite press release|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/disneypixars-cars-3-fuels-two-soundtrackscars-3-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-with-original-song-by-dan-auerbach-instrumental-tracks-by-brad-paisley-and-end-credit-track-by-zz-ward-and-cars-3-original-score-composed-an-300460139.html|title=Disney•Pixar's "Cars 3" Fuels Two Soundtracks--Cars 3 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with Original Song by Dan Auerbach, Instrumental Tracks by Brad Paisley and End Credit Track by ZZ Ward; and Cars 3 Original Score Composed and Conducted by Randy Newman|last=Records|first=Walt Disney|website=[[PR Newswire]]|language=en|access-date=19 May 2017}}</ref> The film, directed by [[Brian Fee]] and produced by [[Pixar Animation Studios]] and [[Walt Disney Pictures]], is the third installment of the [[Cars (franchise)|''Cars'' film series]] and the sequel to ''[[Cars 2]]'' (2011). In May 2017, Walt Disney Records officially announced the release of two soundtracks: separately for the songs and score, unlike for the previous films, where both the songs and original scores by Newman and [[Michael Giacchino]], had compiled into a single album. Fee said that both the score and the soundtrack "really help support the story we are telling".

The Japanese dub uses "Engine" by [[Tamio Okuda]] as its ending theme, which is about coming to a crossroads in one's life.<ref>https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/53140 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>


== ''Cars 3 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)'' ==
== ''Cars 3 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)'' ==
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=== Background ===
=== Background ===
Fee and Reher wanted a separate soundtrack, that contained the original and incorporated songs. The team worked with Tom MacDougall (who worked on soundtracks for [[Disney Animation films]]), for compiling the original songs along with Chris Montan. [[Lea DeLaria]], who voiced for Mrs. Fritter in the film had also sang the jazz song "[[Freeway of Love]]".<ref name=":1" /> Various artists such as [[Andra Day]], [[James Bay (singer)|James Bay]], [[Brad Paisley]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Allers |first=Hannahlee |title=Brad Paisley Contributes Songs to 'Cars 3' Soundtrack |url=https://theboot.com/brad-paisley-cars-3-soundtrack/ |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=The Boot |language=en}}</ref> and [[Jorge Blanco (musician)|Jorge Blanco]] had performed the tracks. Two original songs — "Run That Race", performed and written by [[Dan Auerbach]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-06-16 |title=Dan Auerbach releases new song "Run that Race" -- listen |url=https://consequence.net/2017/06/dan-auerbach-releases-new-song-run-that-race-listen/ |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=Consequence |language=en-US}}</ref> and "[[Ride (ZZ Ward song)|Ride]]", performed by [[ZZ Ward]] featuring [[Gary Clark Jr.]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=ZZ Ward’s ‘Ride’ from ‘Cars 3’ to Be Released |url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2017/04/13/zz-wards-ride-from-cars-3-to-be-released/ |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=Film Music Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> — were released as singles on April 14 and June 15, 2017.<ref name="auto" /> Auerbach who stated the song is "about never giving up and always trying your best",<ref name="auto" /> and further said that the filmmakers showed him the story and some dialogue, from which he pieced together a story for the song.<ref name="ProdNotes">{{cite web|title=Cars 3 Production Notes|url=http://www.wdsmediafile.com/media/Cars3/writen-material/Cars3593a13b598f49.pdf|publisher=Walt Disney Pictures|access-date=10 June 2017}}</ref> ''[[Bustle (magazine)|Bustle]]''<nowiki/>'s Johny Brayson reviewed that "With the ''Cars 3'' soundtrack, the fast-paced franchise is once again proving that it's the most rockin' animated series around, and that's to be expected when your main character has a name as awesome as [[Lightning McQueen]]."<ref>{{Cite web |title=The 'Cars 3' Soundtrack Will Get You Groovin' Along With The Movie |url=https://www.bustle.com/p/the-cars-3-soundtrack-will-get-you-groovin-along-with-the-movie-64107 |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=Bustle |language=en}}</ref> Three of the songs, were featured in the "best musical moments of the ''Cars'' franchise" according to ''[[CinemaBlend]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Libbey |first=Dirk |date=2017-06-16 |title=The 7 Best Musical Moments From The Cars Franchise |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/1670850/7-best-musical-moments-from-the-cars-franchise |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=CinemaBlend |language=en}}</ref>
Fee and Reher wanted a separate soundtrack, that contained the original and incorporated songs. The team worked with Tom MacDougall (who worked on soundtracks for [[Disney Animation films]]), for compiling the original songs along with Chris Montan. [[Lea DeLaria]], who voiced for Mrs. Fritter in the film had also sang the jazz song "[[Freeway of Love]]".<ref name=":1" /> Various artists such as [[Andra Day]], [[James Bay (singer)|James Bay]], [[Brad Paisley]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Allers |first=Hannahlee |title=Brad Paisley Contributes Songs to 'Cars 3' Soundtrack |url=https://theboot.com/brad-paisley-cars-3-soundtrack/ |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=The Boot |date=May 25, 2017 |language=en}}</ref> and [[Jorge Blanco (musician)|Jorge Blanco]] had performed the tracks. Two original songs — "Run That Race", performed and written by [[Dan Auerbach]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-06-16 |title=Dan Auerbach releases new song "Run that Race" -- listen |url=https://consequence.net/2017/06/dan-auerbach-releases-new-song-run-that-race-listen/ |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=Consequence |language=en-US}}</ref> and "[[Ride (ZZ Ward song)|Ride]]", performed by [[ZZ Ward]] featuring [[Gary Clark Jr.]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=ZZ Ward's 'Ride' from 'Cars 3' to Be Released |url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2017/04/13/zz-wards-ride-from-cars-3-to-be-released/ |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=Film Music Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> — were released as singles on April 14 and June 15, 2017.<ref name="auto" /> Auerbach who stated the song is "about never giving up and always trying your best",<ref name="auto" /> and further said that the filmmakers showed him the story and some dialogue, from which he pieced together a story for the song.<ref name="ProdNotes">{{cite web|title=Cars 3 Production Notes|url=http://www.wdsmediafile.com/media/Cars3/writen-material/Cars3593a13b598f49.pdf|publisher=Walt Disney Pictures|access-date=10 June 2017|archive-date=March 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190322113050/http://www.wdsmediafile.com/media/Cars3/writen-material/Cars3593a13b598f49.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''[[Bustle (magazine)|Bustle]]''<nowiki/>'s Johny Brayson reviewed that "With the ''Cars 3'' soundtrack, the fast-paced franchise is once again proving that it's the most rockin' animated series around, and that's to be expected when your main character has a name as awesome as [[Lightning McQueen]]."<ref>{{Cite web |title=The 'Cars 3' Soundtrack Will Get You Groovin' Along With The Movie |url=https://www.bustle.com/p/the-cars-3-soundtrack-will-get-you-groovin-along-with-the-movie-64107 |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=Bustle |date=June 13, 2017 |language=en}}</ref> Three of the songs, were featured in the "best musical moments of the ''Cars'' franchise" according to ''[[CinemaBlend]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Libbey |first=Dirk |date=2017-06-16 |title=The 7 Best Musical Moments From The Cars Franchise |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/1670850/7-best-musical-moments-from-the-cars-franchise |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=CinemaBlend |language=en}}</ref>


=== Track listing ===
=== Track listing ===
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| title6 = [[Ride (ZZ Ward song)|Ride]] (featuring [[Gary Clark Jr.]])
| title6 = [[Ride (ZZ Ward song)|Ride]]
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! scope="row" |Australian Albums ([[ARIA Charts|ARIA]])<ref>{{Cite web |title=Australiancharts.com – Soundtrack – Cars 3 |url=https://australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Soundtrack+%2F+Randy+Newman&titel=Cars+3&cat=a |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date= |website=2022-05-01 |publisher=Hung Medien |language=en}}</ref>
! scope="row" |Australian Albums ([[ARIA Charts|ARIA]])<ref>{{Cite web |title=Australiancharts.com – Soundtrack – Cars 3 |url=https://australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Soundtrack+%2F+Randy+Newman&titel=Cars+3&cat=a |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date= |website=2022-05-01 |publisher=Hung Medien |language=en}}</ref>
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! scope="row" |US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]<ref name="billboard.com">{{Cite web |title=Soundtrack Chart History (''Billboard'' 200) |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/soundtrack/ |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
! scope="row" |US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]<ref name="billboard.com">{{Cite magazine |title=Soundtrack Chart History (''Billboard'' 200) |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/soundtrack/ |access-date=2022-05-01 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
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! scope="row" |US [[Independent Albums]] ([[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']])<ref>{{Cite web |title=Soundtrack Chart History (Independent Albums) |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/soundtrack/ |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
! scope="row" |US [[Independent Albums]] ([[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']])<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Soundtrack Chart History (Independent Albums) |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/soundtrack/ |access-date=2022-05-01 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
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! scope="row" |US Soundtrack Albums ([[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']])<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite web |title=Soundtrack Chart History (Soundtrack Albums) |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/soundtrack/ |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
! scope="row" |US Soundtrack Albums ([[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']])<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite magazine |title=Soundtrack Chart History (Soundtrack Albums) |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/soundtrack/ |access-date=2022-05-01 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
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| type = Soundtrack
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Randy Newman
| artist = Randy Newman
| cover =
| cover = Cars 3 score cover.jpeg
| alt =
| alt =
| released = {{start date|2017|6|16}}
| released = {{start date|2017|6|16}}
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| title = Cars 3
| title = Cars 3
| year = 2017
| year = 2017
| next_title = [[Toy Story 4#Music|Toy Story 4]]
| next_title = [[Toy Story 4 (soundtrack)|Toy Story 4]]
| next_year = 2019
| next_year = 2019
}}
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For the score of ''Cars 3'', both Fee and Reher wanted Newman to score as they wanted to "get back to the roots of the franchise". While approaching Newman, Fee wanted him not to score for the visuals, but for the emotional tone as well.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2017-11-02 |title=Director Brian Fee, Producer Kevin Reher on The Music and Soundtrack of Cars 3 |url=https://www.babysavers.com/cars-3-soundtrack/ |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=Baby Savers |language=en-US}}</ref>
For the score of ''Cars 3'', both Fee and Reher wanted Newman to score as they wanted to "get back to the roots of the franchise". While approaching Newman, Fee wanted him not to score for the visuals, but for the emotional tone as well.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2017-11-02 |title=Director Brian Fee, Producer Kevin Reher on The Music and Soundtrack of Cars 3 |url=https://www.babysavers.com/cars-3-soundtrack/ |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=Baby Savers |language=en-US}}</ref>


Newman spent more than two to three years writing the film's score, with the recording began in late-March 2016 at the [[Sony Pictures Studios|Sony Scoring Stage]] in [[Culver City, California]]. For the score, Newman had arranged a 104-piece orchestra — his largest ever till date, which Newman said "To make any mark in a picture where cars are racing 50% of the time, you have to make some noise".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Burlingame |first=Jon |date=2017-06-14 |title=Composer Randy Newman Revs Up Massive Orchestra for ‘Cars 3’ Score |url=https://variety.com/2017/artisans/production/composer-randy-newman-cars-3-1202465106/ |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> The score was split into three chunks. According to Fee, in an interview with [[Variety (magazine)|''Variety'']], "Propelling the action is only one aspect of the assignment. Setting the tone and underlining the story’s emotions are equally important. Randy can do Americana like no one else. But he has this magic ability to be incredibly emotional. He can play comedy, and then two beats later have you reaching for a tissue. You have an epic experience because of what Randy writes."<ref name=":0" />
Newman spent more than two to three years writing the film's score, with the recording began in late-March 2016 at the [[Sony Pictures Studios|Sony Scoring Stage]] in [[Culver City, California]]. For the score, Newman had arranged a 104-piece orchestra — his largest ever till date, which Newman said "To make any mark in a picture where cars are racing 50% of the time, you have to make some noise".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Burlingame |first=Jon |date=2017-06-14 |title=Composer Randy Newman Revs Up Massive Orchestra for 'Cars 3' Score |url=https://variety.com/2017/artisans/production/composer-randy-newman-cars-3-1202465106/ |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> The score was split into three chunks. According to Fee, in an interview with [[Variety (magazine)|''Variety'']], "Propelling the action is only one aspect of the assignment. Setting the tone and underlining the story’s emotions are equally important. Randy can do Americana like no one else. But he has this magic ability to be incredibly emotional. He can play comedy, and then two beats later have you reaching for a tissue. You have an epic experience because of what Randy writes."<ref name=":0" />


Newman reprised one of the themes from ''[[Cars (film)|Cars]]'', in the final 20 minutes of the film, while rest of the themes were newly composed, consisting of [[classical music]]. He stated that "It’s a fairly mature premise about someone getting older and worried. It’s a little less broad", as in the story, [[Lightning McQueen]], no longer the world-champion racecar he once was, is trying to make a comeback. The recording of the score, concluded on June 14, two days before the film's release.<ref name=":0" />
Newman reprised one of the themes from ''[[Cars (film)|Cars]]'', in the final 20 minutes of the film, while rest of the themes were newly composed, consisting of [[classical music]]. He stated that "It’s a fairly mature premise about someone getting older and worried. It’s a little less broad", as in the story, [[Lightning McQueen]], no longer the world-champion racecar he once was, is trying to make a comeback. The recording of the score, concluded on June 14, two days before the film's release.<ref name=":0" />
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Cars 3 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack album for the 2017 American computer-animated sports comedy-adventure film Cars 3 that features compilation of incorporated and original songs. The album was released by Walt Disney Records on June 16, 2017, coinciding with the film's theatrical release.[1] A separate film score album, Cars 3 (Original Score), composed by Randy Newman, was also released by Walt Disney Records on the same date, also coinciding with the film's theatrical release.[1] The film, directed by Brian Fee and produced by Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures, is the third installment of the Cars film series and the sequel to Cars 2 (2011). In May 2017, Walt Disney Records officially announced the release of two soundtracks: separately for the songs and score, unlike for the previous films, where both the songs and original scores by Newman and Michael Giacchino, had compiled into a single album. Fee said that both the score and the soundtrack "really help support the story we are telling".

The Japanese dub uses "Engine" by Tamio Okuda as its ending theme, which is about coming to a crossroads in one's life.[2]

Cars 3 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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Cars 3 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Soundtrack album by
Various Artists
ReleasedMay 28, 2017
Genre
Length28:40
LabelWalt Disney
Compiler
  • Tom MacDougall
  • Chris Montan
Pixar soundtrack chronology
Finding Dory
(2016) 		Cars 3
(2017) 		Coco
(2017)
Singles from Cars 3 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  1. "Ride"
    Released: April 14, 2017
  2. "Run That Race"
    Released: June 15, 2017

Background

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Fee and Reher wanted a separate soundtrack, that contained the original and incorporated songs. The team worked with Tom MacDougall (who worked on soundtracks for Disney Animation films), for compiling the original songs along with Chris Montan. Lea DeLaria, who voiced for Mrs. Fritter in the film had also sang the jazz song "Freeway of Love".[3] Various artists such as Andra Day, James Bay, Brad Paisley[4] and Jorge Blanco had performed the tracks. Two original songs — "Run That Race", performed and written by Dan Auerbach[5] and "Ride", performed by ZZ Ward featuring Gary Clark Jr.[6] — were released as singles on April 14 and June 15, 2017.[1] Auerbach who stated the song is "about never giving up and always trying your best",[1] and further said that the filmmakers showed him the story and some dialogue, from which he pieced together a story for the song.[7] Bustle's Johny Brayson reviewed that "With the Cars 3 soundtrack, the fast-paced franchise is once again proving that it's the most rockin' animated series around, and that's to be expected when your main character has a name as awesome as Lightning McQueen."[8] Three of the songs, were featured in the "best musical moments of the Cars franchise" according to CinemaBlend.[9]

Track listing

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Cars 3 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Artist(s)Length
1."Run That Race"Dan AuerbachAuerbach2:43
2."Kings Highway"Tom PettyJames Bay3:07
3."Truckaroo"Brad PaisleyPaisley2:36
4."Thunder Hollow Breakdown"PaisleyPaisley4:49
5."Glory Days"Bruce SpringsteenAndra Day4:07
6."Ride"
  • Ward
  • Clark Jr.
4:03
7."Drive My Car"
Jorge Blanco2:42
8."Freeway of Love"
Lea DeLaria4:30
Total length:28:43

Chart performance

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Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[10] 18
UK Compilation Albums (OCC)[11] 45
UK Soundtrack Albums (OCC)[12] 23
US Billboard 200[13] 19
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[14] 6
US Soundtrack Albums (Billboard)[15] 10

Cars 3 (Original Score)

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Cars 3 (Original Score)
Soundtrack album by
Randy Newman
ReleasedJune 16, 2017 (2017-06-16)
Recorded2016–2017
StudioSony Scoring Stage (Culver City, California)
Genre
Length50:15
LabelWalt Disney
ProducerTom MacDougall
Pixar soundtrack chronology
Finding Dory
(2016) 		Cars 3
(2017) 		Coco
(2017)
Randy Newman chronology
Monsters University
(2013) 		Cars 3
(2017) 		Toy Story 4
(2019)

Development

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The film's score was composed by Pixar's frequent collaborator, Randy Newman, who previously composed the first film's score. Tom MacDougall, Disney's executive vice-president of music, said that Newman has "a real connection to the Cars world" and that "His ability to capture the feelings on this film, its characters, locations, and the Americana theme throughout is extraordinary-the music is so naturally fluid and inspired. It really feels like Randy is coming home with this score."[1] Newman quoted tracks from the first film in moments where Fee "wanted to evoke an earlier time".[7]

For the score of Cars 3, both Fee and Reher wanted Newman to score as they wanted to "get back to the roots of the franchise". While approaching Newman, Fee wanted him not to score for the visuals, but for the emotional tone as well.[3]

Newman spent more than two to three years writing the film's score, with the recording began in late-March 2016 at the Sony Scoring Stage in Culver City, California. For the score, Newman had arranged a 104-piece orchestra — his largest ever till date, which Newman said "To make any mark in a picture where cars are racing 50% of the time, you have to make some noise".[16] The score was split into three chunks. According to Fee, in an interview with Variety, "Propelling the action is only one aspect of the assignment. Setting the tone and underlining the story’s emotions are equally important. Randy can do Americana like no one else. But he has this magic ability to be incredibly emotional. He can play comedy, and then two beats later have you reaching for a tissue. You have an epic experience because of what Randy writes."[16]

Newman reprised one of the themes from Cars, in the final 20 minutes of the film, while rest of the themes were newly composed, consisting of classical music. He stated that "It’s a fairly mature premise about someone getting older and worried. It’s a little less broad", as in the story, Lightning McQueen, no longer the world-champion racecar he once was, is trying to make a comeback. The recording of the score, concluded on June 14, two days before the film's release.[16]

Reception

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Laughing Place's review summarised: "Randy Newman purists will delight that this release is all Randy from start to finish".[17] James Southall of Movie Wave wrote: "Randy Newman’s Pixar scores are so consistent in style and indeed quality, it’s highly improbable that your reaction to Cars 3 will be much different from your reaction to the rest of them [...] it’s so distinctive, so far removed from what everyone else does for these things, that despite its great consistency, it still feels fresh. It’s not for everyone, but you know what you’re going to get with one of these – and that’s exactly what Newman has delivered."[18] Jonathan Broxton of Movie Music UK, wrote "While it is unlikely to ever be considered a top-tier Pixar score, Cars 3 nevertheless has much more impressive musical content than one might have anticipated. The sense of fun and joy that Randy Newman brings to the project is infectious, the scope of the orchestral arrangements is impressive, and the action music is especially noteworthy; in fact, it comes close to rivaling his career best in that regard. Best of all, it’s just so refreshing to hear such bold, unashamed, emotionally direct orchestral scoring coming out of a major film studio in 2017."[19]

Track listing

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All music is composed by Randy Newman

Cars 3 (Original Score) track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Storm's Winning Streak"1:23
2."When All Your Friends are Gone / Crash"3:44
3."Doc's Painful Demise"1:25
4."Mater on the Horn"0:29
5."Sistine Chapel on Wheels"1:06
6."Temple of Rust-eze"1:25
7."A Career on a Wall / Electronic Suit"3:21
8."Drip Pan"1:12
9."McQueen's Wild Ride"2:05
10."Biggest Brand in Racing"3:12
11."Fireball Beach"2:16
12."Pull Over, Now! / Cruz's Racing Dreams"2:00
13."1.2%"1:21
14."If This Track Could Talk"2:33
15."Letters About You"2:02
16."Smokey Starts Training / A Blaze of Glory"5:56
17."Starting Dead Last"1:42
18."Flashback & Pit Stop"3:32
19."Through the Pack"3:42
20."Victory Lane"3:51
21."The Fabulous Lightning McQueen"2:11
Total length:50:23

Charts

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Chart (2021) Peak
position
UK Soundtrack Albums (OCC)[12] 60
US Billboard 200[13] 45
US Soundtrack Albums (Billboard)[15] 40

References

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  2. ^ https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/53140 [bare URL]
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  4. ^ Allers, Hannahlee (May 25, 2017). "Brad Paisley Contributes Songs to 'Cars 3' Soundtrack". The Boot. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
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  10. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Soundtrack – Cars 3". 2022-05-01. Hung Medien.
  11. ^ "Official Compilations Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  12. ^ a b "Official Soundtrack Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  13. ^ a b "Soundtrack Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  14. ^ "Soundtrack Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  15. ^ a b "Soundtrack Chart History (Soundtrack Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  16. ^ a b c Burlingame, Jon (June 14, 2017). "Composer Randy Newman Revs Up Massive Orchestra for 'Cars 3' Score". Variety. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  17. ^ Reif, Alex (June 21, 2017). "Soundtrack Review: Cars 3 (Original Score)". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
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