The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (soundtrack)
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | ||||
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Released | October 26, 2018 | |||
Recorded | 2017–2018 | |||
Studio | Abbey Road Studios, London | |||
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Length | 1:06:36 | |||
Label | Walt Disney | |||
Producer | James Newton Howard | |||
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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the score album composed and produced by James Newton Howard for the 2018 film of the same name. The film marked Howard's second score for a live-action Disney film after Maleficent (2014). Howard, about the film score, described it as "The score is very traditional – a big orchestra score – with lots of woodwinds and strings, plus tinkle bells and celeste and chorale music".[1]
Reception
The score received positive critical response, with praise directed on the integration and adaptation of Tchaikovsky's music from the ballet into the film. Zanobard Reviews wrote "The Nutcracker And The Four Realms is a pretty amazing album. James Newton Howard expertly blends modern score styles with the classical setting of the original Nutcracker, and even goes so far as to include some of Tchaikovsky’s motifs too. They don’t appear much though, which is probably a good thing as it allows Howard’s new music to shine that much brighter. What could have been better perhaps was the action section of the album, which while highly enjoyable lacked thematic elements and as a result was a tad lackluster at times when it could have been incredible. This is only a minor grievance however, as overall Howard’s score here is simply sublime."[5] James Southall of Movie Wave wrote "Howard makes a valiant effort throughout the score to ensure his own voice shines through alongside Tchaikovsky’s but really, it’s a battle he was never going to win and – while it contains some wonderful highlights – the music just never quite clicks together to form that great fantasy score we were all hoping for."[6]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The Nutcracker and The Four Realms" | 02:02 |
2. | "Presents From Mother" | 05:51 |
3. | "Drosselmeyer" | 02:04 |
4. | "Clara's New World" | 04:45 |
5. | "Mouserinks" | 04:12 |
6. | "Just a Few Questions" | 01:45 |
7. | "Sugar Plum and Clara" | 07:42 |
8. | "The Fourth Realm" | 03:01 |
9. | "The Polichinelles" | 01:13 |
10. | "Clara Finds The Key" | 06:42 |
11. | "The Waterfall" | 03:21 |
12. | "The Bridge Fight" | 02:21 |
13. | "Clockwork Mice" | 01:31 |
14. | "The Machine Room Fight" | 05:19 |
15. | "Queen Clara" | 06:29 |
16. | " The Nutcracker Suite" (Lang Lang) | 03:59 |
17. | "Fall on Me" (Andrea Bocelli and Matteo Bocelli) | 04:19 |
Total length: | 01:06:36 |
Charts
Chart (2018) | Peak
position |
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UK Soundtrack Albums (OCC)[10] | 32 |
US Billboard 200[11] | 87 |
US Classical Albums (Billboard)[12]
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12 |
US Soundtrack Albums (Billboard)[13] | 25 |
Release history
Region | Title | Date | Catalog Code | Ref. |
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United States | The Nutcracker And The Four Realms (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | October 26, 2018 | D002864802 | [14] |
United Kingdom | October 26, 2018 | 8739211 | ||
Australia | November 2, 2018 | |||
Europe | November 6, 2018 | |||
Poland | November 16, 2018 | |||
Germany | Der Nussknacker Und Die Vier Reiche (Original Film Soundtrack) | November 30, 2018 | 050087405410 | |
Austria | ||||
Switzerland | December 14, 2018 | |||
France | Casse-noisette et les quatre royaumes (Bande originale du film) | November 23, 2018 | 874 053-9 |
References
- ^ "Disney's The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: Soundtrack, trailer, cast and everything you need to know". Classic FM. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ a b "'The Nutcracker and the Four Realms' Soundtrack Details". Film Music Reporter. Archived from the original on October 26, 2018. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
- ^ Fremont, Maggie (October 23, 2018). "Dancing With the Stars recap: Will a little Disney magic help our contestants perform?". Entertainment Weekly. Meredith Corporation. Archived from the original on October 23, 2018. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
- ^ Bundel, Ani (November 2018). "'The Nutcracker & The Four Realms' Soundtrack Will Put You In The Holiday Spirit". Elite Daily. Archived from the original on November 1, 2018. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
- ^ Zanobard (October 27, 2018). "The Nutcracker And The Four Realms – Soundtrack Review". Zanobard Reviews. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms soundtrack review". Movie Wave. November 25, 2018. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ Rooney, David (October 31, 2018). "'The Nutcracker and the Four Realms': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ "Filmtracks: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (James Newton Howard)". www.filmtracks.com. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ "Official Soundtrack Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ "Soundtrack Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ "Soundtrack Chart History (Classical Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ "Soundtrack Chart History (Soundtrack Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ James Newton Howard - The Nutcracker And The Four Realms (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), retrieved August 4, 2022