Megamind (soundtrack)
Megamind: Music from the Motion Picture | ||||
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Producer | Skip Williamson | |||
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Lorne Balfe chronology | ||||
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Megamind: Music from the Motion Picture is a soundtrack to the
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
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
Track listing
All music is composed by
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.