Monsters, Inc. [Soundtrack]

monsters, inc. [soundtrack]

On this CD:

    If I have you (for film Monsters, Inc.)
    Composed by Randy Newman
    with John Goodman
    Conducted by Randy Newman

    Monsters, Inc., film score
    Composed by Randy Newman
    with Ralph Grierson, Tom Scott
    Conducted by Randy Newman

    If I have you (for film Monsters, Inc.)
    Composed by Randy Newman
    with Randy Newman

Editorial Reviews
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Sandwiched between the opening and closing numbers of the Monsters, Inc. soundtrack is the sort of far-reaching score we've come to expect from Randy Newman. Up, down, and all around, we swerve through the standard Disney scramble: there's a danger's-near ditty, a tearjerker, a rally-the-troops energizer, a plucky peek-a-boo number, and, as befits the hit Disney/Pixar movie, a hefty chunk of liveliness. But to say this soundtrack is nothing special would be to shrug off a solid effort from a musical legend. How easy can it be, after all, to stir so many moods as effectively as Newman does? He proves again his knack for making musical genius seem pedestrian. Fans of the movie will like eyeballing Billy Crystal's Cyclops character, Mike Wazowski, the sidekick to John Goodman's lead monster, James P. Sullivan (a.k.a. Sulley), on liner notes that unfold to a full-color poster, and they'll also enjoy the end-title buddy tune "If I Didn't Have You," reminiscent of Toy Story's "You've Got a Friend in Me." It's first performed as a souped-up Crystal-Goodman duet, and as a CD closer, it becomes a pared-down piano song by the inimitable Newman. --Tammy La Gorce

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Monsters, Inc. [Soundtrack]
Monsters, Inc.
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • RANDY FINALLY GOT THE ACADEMY AWARD!!!
  • Monsters Inc.=RADNESS!
  • Great Soundtrac for a Great Movie
  • A monstrously good soundtrack
  • Monsterously Good!
 Monsters, Inc.

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ASIN: B00005QK2X
Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

  1. If I Didn't Have You - Billy Crystal/John Goodman
  2. Monsters, Inc.
  3. School
  4. Walk To Work
  5. Sulley And Mike
  6. Randall Appears
  7. Enter The Heroes
  8. The Scare Floor
  9. Oh, Celia!
  10. Boo's Adventures In Monstropolish
  11. Boo's Tired
  12. Putting Boo Back
  13. Boo Escapes
  14. Celia's Mad
  15. Boo Is A Cube
  16. Mike's In Trouble
  17. The Scream Extractor
  18. Sulley Scares Boo
  19. Exile
  20. Randall's Attack
  21. The Ride Of The Doors
  22. Waternoose Is Waiting
  23. Boo's Going Home
  24. Kitty
  25. If I Didn't Have You

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Sandwiched between the opening and closing numbers of the Monsters, Inc. soundtrack is the sort of far-reaching score we've come to expect from Randy Newman. Up, down, and all around, we swerve through the standard Disney scramble: there's a danger's-near ditty, a tearjerker, a rally-the-troops energizer, a plucky peek-a-boo number, and, as befits the hit Disney/Pixar movie, a hefty chunk of liveliness. But to say this soundtrack is nothing special would be to shrug off a solid effort from a musical legend. How easy can it be, after all, to stir so many moods as effectively as Newman does? He proves again his knack for making musical genius seem pedestrian. Fans of the movie will like eyeballing Billy Crystal's Cyclops character, Mike Wazowski, the sidekick to John Goodman's lead monster, James P. Sullivan (a.k.a. Sulley), on liner notes that unfold to a full-color poster, and they'll also enjoy the end-title buddy tune "If I Didn't Have You," reminiscent of Toy Story's "You've Got a Friend in Me." It's first performed as a souped-up Crystal-Goodman duet, and as a CD closer, it becomes a pared-down piano song by the inimitable Newman. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars RANDY FINALLY GOT THE ACADEMY AWARD!!!.......2006-09-22

I have been a big fan of Randy Newman ever since I first saw him on The Tonight Show back in 1970. His music has fascinated me ever since. What I can't understand is what took Hollywood so long to honor him? Although I feel that the hallmarks of his career are his songs, his film scores are also the stuff of genius. His composition style is so easily recognizable and so very American. I consider him one of the greatest popular songwriters of our time. I saw Randy in concert once several years ago and the experience still lingers in my memory. Keep up the great work, Randy...we love you!

5 out of 5 stars Monsters Inc.=RADNESS!.......2003-06-24

This soundtrack, along with many other Disney/Pixar soundtracks are fabulous. They Rock. There is no reason no one should buy this. It's great for everyone of all ages; even adults love it.

5 out of 5 stars Great Soundtrac for a Great Movie.......2003-01-02

Sandwiched between the opening and closing numbers of the Monsters, Inc. soundtrack is the sort of far-reaching score we've come to expect from Randy Newman. Up, down, and all around, we swerve through the standard Disney scramble: there's a danger's-near ditty, a tearjerker, a rally-the-troops energizer, a plucky peek-a-boo number, and, as befits the hit Disney/Pixar movie, a hefty chunk of liveliness. But to say this soundtrack is nothing special would be to shrug off a solid effort from a musical legend. How easy can it be, after all, to stir so many moods as effectively as Newman does? He proves again his knack for making musical genius seem pedestrian. Fans of the movie will like eyeballing Billy Crystal's Cyclops character, Mike Wazowski, the sidekick to John Goodman's lead monster, James P. Sullivan (a.k.a. Sulley), on liner notes that unfold to a full-color poster, and they'll also enjoy the end-title buddy tune "If I Didn't Have You".

4 out of 5 stars A monstrously good soundtrack.......2002-12-20

Randy Newman delivers another great score to Monsters, Inc., another real life animated film from Pixar Studios. The music is similar to what he wrote for both Toy Story films. The song "If I Can't Have You" is not a bad one and won Newman his first academy award for best song. The track "Monsters, Inc." is the melody to the song in instrumental form with the big band, swinging style that Newman used in "A Bug's Life". Another theme for Sulley and Boo is featured throughout, most notably in "Boo's Going Home". The fun music occurs when the heroic parts set in as in "The Ride of the Doors" and "Enter the Heroes". Good old-fashioned mickey mousing is featured throughout almost every track, but it is found the most in "Boo's Adventures In Monstropolis". Percussive elements are found in a lot of the cues, most recognizable in the action cues to keep the music upbeat and lively. This score basically is broken into 3 areas: the big band, jazzy type music, large orchestral music, and mickey mousing type music (which is mimicking every little action that is on screen). The best type is the large orchestral music which Newman excels at. Lots of brass and percussion make up most of the cues on here for an enjoyable listening experience. I hope that Newman continues scoring these types of films because he always does a great job. This is fun and enjoyable music to listen to and I think you'll enjoy it.

4 out of 5 stars Monsterously Good!.......2001-11-11

Once again Randy Newman and PIXAR team up for another entertaining film soundtrack! The best cues from Monsters, Inc. are the six or so with jazz influences ('Monsters, Inc.' and 'Walk to Work' being my favorites). They give the film a distinctive sound and style that's immediately identifiable. I can imagine people listening to these cues more than most film scores since they're jazzy and don't have that 'film score' sound. The rest of the soundtrack is very good but not nearly as distinctive. If you enjoyed the Toy Story and A Bug's Life scores though, you're sure to enjoy this one too.

Also included are two versions of the closing credits song 'If I Didn't Have You'. The first version is the one heard in the film, featuring John Goodman (Sully) and Billy Crystal (Mike) singing. It's a big, over the top and funny song which tries to be to this film what 'You've Got A Friend In Me' was for Toy Story 2. In fact, this song better suits the Toy Story films (espicially the first one), as being pals through thick and thin isn't really what Monsters, Inc. is all about. I enjoy the second version (Randy Newman singing with piano accompaniment) better as it's quiet, basic approach seems to convey the message much more honestly. I just it were a message that related more to the story of Monsters, Inc.

If you hurry, you can purchase a numbered (up to 17,000) limited edition of the soundtrack at Disney stores and theme parks. There aren't any bonus tracks, but the CD comes in a fancy metal tin.
Monsters, Inc. [Read-Along] (Blisterpack)
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    ASIN: B00005NHRX
    Release Date: 2001-10-23

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