Arthur Christmas: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
| Arthur Christmas: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | |
|---|---|
| Film score by | |
| Released | 14 November 2011 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 46:50 |
| Label | Sony Classical, Madison Gate Records |
Arthur Christmas: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the soundtrack to the film of the same name. It was composed and produced by Harry Gregson-Williams and released on 14 November 2011 by Sony Classical. Gregson-Williams had previously worked with Aardman on Chicken Run (2000) and Flushed Away (2006).[1] Originally, Michael Giacchino and Adam Cohen were going to compose the score.[2]
Development
On March 2010, Michael Giacchino was roped in to score music,[3] and was joined by singer-songwriter Adam Cohen to score additional music on that November.[4][5] However, on September 2011, Harry Gregson-Williams was roped in to score the film at the last minute, replacing Giacchino, due to creative differences.[6] Gregson-Williams had previously worked with Aardman Animations on Chicken Run (2000) and Flushed Away (2006), both were co-produced with DreamWorks Animation.[7] Unlike Flushed Away, which had only needle drops of songs in the film being placed, and the score was being minimal, the film had only one song at the end credits, thereby having much scope for the score to contribute the film.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Trelew, Cornwall, England" | 1:48 |
| 2. | "Operation Christmas" | 4:54 |
| 3. | "Waker!" | 2:51 |
| 4. | "Mission Control" | 2:55 |
| 5. | "One Missed Child" | 3:00 |
| 6. | "Bring Them Home" | 1:43 |
| 7. | "Dash Away" | 3:46 |
| 8. | "Paris Zoo?" | 2:29 |
| 9. | "The Wrong Trelew" | 1:54 |
| 10. | "Race to Gwen's House" | 2:09 |
| 11. | "Arthur's Sadness" | 2:22 |
| 12. | "Serengeti Escape" | 2:24 |
| 13. | "Worry Me!" | 1:37 |
| 14. | "Space Travel" | 2:48 |
| 15. | "Goodbye Evie" | 2:48 |
| 16. | "Christmas Morning" | 4:00 |
| 17. | "We Wish You A..." | 0:48 |
| 18. | "Make Someone Happy" (Performed by Bill Nighy) | 2:34 |
| Total length: | 46:50 | |
References
- ^ "Arthur Christmas – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Amazon.com. Retrieved November 14, 2011.
- ^ DeMott, Rick (November 2, 2010). "Aardman's Arthur Christmas Lines Up All-Star British Cast". Animation World Network. Archived from the original on November 5, 2010. Retrieved October 12, 2012.
- ^ "Giacchino to score Arthur Christmas". Film Music Reporter. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ Kit, Borys (November 2, 2010). "James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie Join 'Arthur Christmas' Voice Cast". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ Davis, Edward (November 3, 2010). "James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent, Bill Nighy To Voice Animated 'Arthur Christmas'". IndieWire. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ "Harry Gregson-Williams Scoring 'Arthur Christmas'". Film Music Reporter. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ "Arthur Christmas composer Harry Gregson-Williams: from Venice Beach to the North Pole!". Animated Views. Retrieved April 22, 2023.