Shrek 2 [Soundtrack]

shrek 2 [soundtrack]

On this CD:

Shrek 2, film score
Composed by Harry Gregson-Williams
Performed by Isobel Griffiths, Gavyn Wright
with Robert King, Lisbeth Scott
Conducted by Harry Gregson-Williams

Editorial Reviews
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The runaway success of Dreamworks' original digitally animated spoof of classic fairy tales (and the Disney versions in particular) quite naturally spawned a sequel that follows the further misadventures of the lovable green ogre, his donkey pal and Princess Fiona. But while the second installment's pop song-score is responsible for much of its crisp pace and contemporary cultural savvy, this eclectic (mostly) orchestral score by composer Harry Gregson-Williams largely serves to anchor the film in the very genre it's lampooning. Yet it's also music that serves as the tale's crucial, if deftly understated emotional heart. The composer immediately grounds us in tradition via "Prince Charming"'s majesties and the pastoral "Leaving Home" before the royal brass flourishes of "Far Far Away" suddenly come unhinged and the score becomes increasingly, if ever so subtly, tongue-in-cheek. By the time we reach the garish Hollywood cliches of "The Ball" and the cheesy TV-jazz of "Tonight on 'Knights'" the jig is clearly up, but by then Gregson-Williams has thoroughly enchanted us with a score that masterful incorporates influences that range from minuets and waltzes to madrigal and romantic symphonic pomp. --Jerry McCulley

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Shrek 2 [Soundtrack]

Average customer rating:

Great for car trips
Very nice soundtrack
awesome!
Just fun!
Wonderful!

Shrek 2
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Dreamworks
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ASIN: B0001XAQ64
Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

Accidentally In Love - Counting Crows
Holding Out For A Hero - Frou Frou
Changes - Butterfly Boucher
As Lovers Go (Ron Fair Remix) - Dashboard Confessional
Funkytown - Lipps, Inc.
I'm On My Way - Rich Price
I Need Some Sleep - Eels
Ever Fallen In Love - Pete Yorn
Little Drop Of Poison - Tom Waits
You're So True - Joseph Arthur
People Ain't No Good - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Fairy Godmother Song - Jennifer Saunders
Livin' La Vida Loca - Eddie Murphy
Bonus Track: Holding Out For A Hero - Jennifer Saunders

Amazon.com

It's a pleasant surprise when a Hollywood sequel actually rivals the artistic success of its inspiration, but that's exactly what Dreamworks' second computer animated skewering of the classic fairy tale canon does with consistent wit and charm. It boasts a vibrant song-score (Harry Gregson-Williams' slyly humorous orchestral soundtrack is also available) to match, one that bristles with even more eclectic pop energy than the original, if not quite as many left-field surprises. There are takes on love with a contemporary edge from Eels and Dashboard Confessional, as well as more traditional romantic ballads from Joseph Arthur and Counting Crows, while veterans Tom Waits and Nick Cave offer up slices of their own typically moody melancholia. Covers of Bonnie Tyler's "Holding Out For A Hero" (in a dry techno revamp by Frou Frou) and Bowie's "Changes" (with a cameo by the author himself lighting up an otherwise mundane version) are also featured, though neither reaches the loopy orbit of Antonio Banderas and Eddie Murphy trashing Ricky Martin's kitsch-iconic "La Vida Loca." --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Great for car trips.......2007-05-29

My kids and I love to listen to this in the car, a little of something for everyone. All the music from the movie.

Very nice soundtrack.......2007-03-16

This CD full of those songs that appeared on Shrek 2. My son really like it and we play it over and over.

Very nice to have, cool songs, and really good in setting you in good mood (at least some of the songs).

awesome!.......2007-01-09

the whole family loves this soundtrack!, we keep it in the car and have it in out iPods!

Just fun!.......2006-07-09

Shrek 2 is a great movie and its accompanying soundtrack is nothing short of being superb as well. Frou Frou's cover of "Holding Out For a Hero" is pure auditory bliss with its techno swoops and swoons, and Jennifer Saunder's version is just as entertaining. Every song here is a pure delight. Shrek 2 is a soundtrack that can be enjoyed by anyone for its eclectic mix of varying genres.

Wonderful!.......2006-06-27

Sorry for the delayed response. The product came in perfect condition very quickly. I was very pleased overall. Thank you!

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Average customer rating:

A good value
The Sound Track Since Bernard Hermann
Good mix of film music
A mixed collection of movie music
Uplifts your soul, takes your mind into the heavens

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Release Date: 2003-04-22

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My Left Foot (Elmer Bernstein)
The Dead (Alex North)
Stanley & Iris (John Williams)
The Milagro Beanfield War (Dave Grusin)
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Iron Will (Joel McNeely)
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Customer Reviews:

A good value.......2007-05-17

I wasn't expecting to have 4 discs for this price, and the music is a quality selection of film music, giving a good scope of the genre, and a very listenable transfer.

The Sound Track Since Bernard Hermann.......2006-07-25

This collection is bound to capture your heart and evoke a tin ear on successive tracks. I found much to like and some duds - easy to skip over.
Very good value.

Good mix of film music.......2006-07-02

Good mix of films!
I'm a big fan of this soundtrack music and will be looking for more CD's like this.

A mixed collection of movie music.......2006-02-23

For the price, this CD is a great bargain. The musical selections, as you might expect, are mixed in quality ranging from extraordinary to so so, the balance being worthwhile and interesting. Sonically the CD is excellent.

Uplifts your soul, takes your mind into the heavens.......2006-01-06

I have been listening to great scores for many years and this collection is truly inspirational in so far as the choice of different scores takes you on a journey of listening pleasure matched by only a few collections.The price is incredibly reasonable for hours of listening pleasure. Don't pass this one up

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Unexpected Bliss
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Release Date: 2004-12-07

Tracks:

Prince Charming
Leaving Home
Far Far Away
Family Dinner
Fionas Room
We Need To Talk
The Poison Apple
The Factory
By The Ol Oak
Annoying Talking Animal
The Potion Room
Deep Fried
Not Meant To Be
The Ball
The Prince Of Her Dreams
Tonight On Knights
Magic Tea
The Mission
Muffin Man
Get The Wand
All Is Revealed
Dragon!!

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The runaway success of Dreamworks' original digitally animated spoof of classic fairy tales (and the Disney versions in particular) quite naturally spawned a sequel that follows the further misadventures of the lovable green ogre, his donkey pal and Princess Fiona. But while the second installment's pop song-score is responsible for much of its crisp pace and contemporary cultural savvy, this eclectic (mostly) orchestral score by composer Harry Gregson-Williams largely serves to anchor the film in the very genre it's lampooning. Yet it's also music that serves as the tale's crucial, if deftly understated emotional heart. The composer immediately grounds us in tradition via "Prince Charming"'s majesties and the pastoral "Leaving Home" before the royal brass flourishes of "Far Far Away" suddenly come unhinged and the score becomes increasingly, if ever so subtly, tongue-in-cheek. By the time we reach the garish Hollywood cliches of "The Ball" and the cheesy TV-jazz of "Tonight on 'Knights'" the jig is clearly up, but by then Gregson-Williams has thoroughly enchanted us with a score that masterful incorporates influences that range from minuets and waltzes to madrigal and romantic symphonic pomp. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Unexpected Bliss.......2007-06-11

Favorite Song(s): All is Revealed, Muffin Man, Dragon!, Fiona's Room, Annoying Talking Animal, Not Meant to Be, Magic Tea

I've got roughly 36 hours, 14 minutes and seven seconds of soundtrack music in my collection, ranging from terrible "Pirates of the Caribbean" to amazing "Schlinder's List" and "The Thin Red Line" so while I may not be an expert, I do know good music from bad. And yes, Pirates of the Caribbean is absolutely terrible. Try "The Last Samurai" which is worlds better.

So when I bought Shrek made by Harry Gregson-Willams and Powell I knew that they had something good going, but needed time to refine it. And while Powell left the crew, the music itself would still remain refined. And don't get me wrong, this doesn't compare to the brilliance of Schlinder's List or The Thin Red Line, but it certainly does make an impression.

1) Prince Charming- This is a wonderful opening song, with soft strings in the beginning opening up to the fanfare theme of Shrek. It is one of the best but does not deserve the title of the best song.

2) Leaving Home- Once again another surprising good song. Its calm and collective and has the hint of pain of packing out in its vocalization. You can feel the humor and anger exerted by Shrek.

3) Far Far Away- One of the most bold songs on the album, with a nice brass opening to an interesting middle section where the orchestra just kind of drops off when Shrek and Fiona step out of the carriage. After that, the brass builds up.

4) Family Dinner- Sounds like a fiddle.

5) Fiona's Room- Begin's with Fiona's theme, with Diaz (or somebody) singing in the theme and orchestra takes over. A soft melody brings the user into the room with an exploration tone, and it builds up to become simply amazing.

6) We Need to Talk- Anger and frustration is expressed through heavy brass and soft strings. You know the fairy godmother will come pretty soon with this foreboding.

7) The Poison Apple- When Harold steps into the bar, a quiet anger and lust spreads over the room. Its slow and depreciative, but overall a good piece.

8) The Factory- The weird parts of the workings of the fairy godmother come together in a piece that symbolizes pure haste and epic dimensions. An interesting piece, if nothing else.

9) By the Ol' Oak- When Shrek and Donkey go looking for Harold in vain, and meet Puss in Boots, you hear a searching theme followed by some Spanish guitar.

10) Annoying Talking Animals- When Donkey feels left out, a sad, piano/harp piece moves in. This is a highlight, it is emotionally powerful and has beautiful orchestral value as well. Shrek's longing for Fiona can be heard in the temporary fanfare.

11) The Potion Room- Using the same type of theme in By the Ol' Oak, the trio enters Fairy Godmother's fortress. Use of strings is widely played here with a brass timing. It's a great piece.

12) Deep Fried- A nice opening followed by a good center. Its confusing and that's the way it should be. Near the end, the fanfare breaks through and an explosive opening to a soft theme rears its head.

13) Not Meant to Be- With a Finding Nemo style tone, everything is slowing working together and begins to get more and more sentimental. A viola plays a very sad tone that is accompanied by an orchestra and piano. This is an amazing part of the album. Highly recommended listen. It pulls into a more powerful theme towards the end of the song.

14) The Ball- Easily the worst of the album, because it just doesn't flow. It ruins the basic structure of everything.

15) Prince of Her Dreams- While this isn't a amazing track, it does show its mettle as a good introduction for strings. It is a nice and slow track and can be thought provoking. A Well-worth listen

16) Tonight on "Knights"- Meh

17) Magic Tea- Slow opening with heavy brass sets a mood of foreboding. After the opening, a sad brass with a hint of longing opens up to show frustration. Its nice and temperamental. And good. This is one of the best songs on the album.

18) The Mission- An interesting parody of MI. Begins with the Shrek theme, then goes into a hustle.

19) Muffin Man- PURE BRILLIANCE. The second best on this album, with the Shrek theme opening up after a chorus sings deadly vocals. It jumps and jumps into a great song. It's fast paced and purely exciting.

20) Get The Wand- A battle scene is getting ready with drums opening up the sequence of things. Heavy brass swings everything into full gear and the fight ensues. Strings keep a very nice timing on everything. It gets slow and dreadful at appropriate times.

21) All is Revealed- BEST SONG ON HERE. This song, is simply the most beautiful song heard in Shrek 1 and 2 (haven't tried 3 yet). It starts off slowing with a slowing increasing pitch, and moves into type of music that made this movie so good. When things start to show for what they really are, it gets louder and more exciting yet more dramatic. Strings play a vital role and this is the only song on the album that I listen to more than any other song at the moment. After the opening and the middle, when Shrek and Fiona kiss, use of chimes for the first time and the real theme shows its head and you can understand the true meaning of this album. Its so moving and amazing to listen to.

22) Dragon!- A just for fun bonus track, it has the memorable dragon theme with a humorous ending.

Same.......2005-01-12

This score was not bad but if you already have the Shrek (the first one)soundtrack in your library there's no use in buying this one at all. They sound almost identical except for mabye a few.

Shrek 2 Score-Recomended.......2005-01-12

Every now and then I'll take a chance on an album that I don't expect much from. This score, however, exceeded my expectations! I enjoyed how much more structered this album was than the first Shrek Score. For those of you who like pulse pounding rythms, i.e. Gladiator, there's not much to show here. But if you enjoy thematic riffs climaxing to a few action cues, this is a must. This score is intertwined so tightly with the film it's like watching it. The only reason I give it four stars is because every album has room to improve. I recommend buying this score and the Original Soundtrack-the last track by Jennifer Saunders is a very good listen!

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Shrek 2
Original Soundtrack
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ASIN: B00029R5NE
Release Date: 2004-06-14

Tracks:

Accidentally in Love - Counting Crows
Holding Out for a Hero - Frou Frou
Changes - David Bowie, Butterfly Boucher
As Lovers Go - Dashboard Confessional
Funkytown - Lipps, Inc.
I'm on My Way - Rich Price
I Need Some Sleep - Eels
Ever Fallen in Love - Pete Yorn
Little Drop of Poison - Tom Waits
You're So True - Joseph Arthur
People Ain't No Good - The Bad Seeds, Nick Cave
Fairy Godmother Song - Jennifer Saunders
Livin' la Vida Loca - Antonio Banderas, Eddie Murphy
Holding Out for a Hero - Jennifer Saunders

Tracks:

You're So True [Remix] - Joseph Arthur
Accidentally in Love /Happily Ever After [Trailer Video]

Customer Reviews:

ZRODN.......2006-12-15

im going to send this cd to sasha, tiesto, and armin van buuren especially mr buuren because his so called special 80 track december 2006 import state of trance is completely off i mean this guy controls the whole ship and cant place proper sound format on a cd but the masses pay and buy it unbeilevable im gonna make a cd compilation of various toilets flushing around the world the masses will buy it. im so disapointed in the masters above because they are better than this i have heard them sound better maybe their ear drums are popped i dont know but somethings off and its probably the e and massive quantities of loot they are probably like hey there are 9 million songs 12 thousand labels nobody will know the difference

Average customer rating:

This is really good
The Party Cd Stinks!
An outstanding soundtrack from an outstanding film
Wow, wonderful!
Energizing!

Shrek 2 (with bonus magnet)
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Dreamworks
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ASIN: B00021PBEW
Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

Accidentally In Love - Counting Crows
Holding Out For A Hero - Frou Frou
Changes - Butterfly Boucher
As Lovers Go (Ron Fair Remix) - Dashboard Confessional
Funkytown - Lipps, Inc.
I'm On My Way - Rich Price
I Need Some Sleep - Eels
Ever Fallen In Love - Pete Yorn
Little Drop Of Poison - Tom Waits
You're So True - Joseph Arthur
People Ain't No Good - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Fairy Godmother Song - Jennifer Saunders
Livin' La Vida Loca - Eddie Murphy
Bonus Track: Holding Out For A Hero - Jennifer Saunders

Customer Reviews:

This is really good.......2004-12-29

I like this CD alot it has some great music and the folk that rated it badly are just a bunch-o-whiny folk. It has every thing it says it has, but it would be better if they had those nifty Far Far away Idol songs which where really nifty.

The Party Cd Stinks! .......2004-12-10

I have not listened to the soundtrack cd yet but I have the party cd that came with my dvd. It is supposed to have 6 Kareoke songs on it and the words are supposed to show up when you play it in your kareoke machine compatible with the CDG. Well I have tried it several times as well as in other kareoke machines and it does not work. I am very disappointed in this cd.

An outstanding soundtrack from an outstanding film.......2004-11-26

Shrek 2 is one of those rare sequels that rivals the original. Not only is the graphic quality more sophisticated than in the first Shrek, but the cast is stronger. This same improvement is reflected in the film's soundtrack. I want to site two specific contributors. The first is Antonio Banderas as Puss In Boots, who is enormously funny and wonderful in his duet with Eddy Murphy singing " Livin' La Vida Loca ". But the biggest treat ( as well as a major surprise ) is the fantastic singing voice of Jennifer Saunders of Ab Fab fame. Her rendition of " Holding Out For A Hero " is nothing short of spectacular. I guess being a brilliant writer and comic actor isn't enough for her.

This is music that the whole family will enjoy. For us older folks, there is the enjoyable blast from the past, " Funky Town ", the sophistication of Tom Waits' " Little Drop of Poison " as well as great songs by the Counting Crows , the Eels and other contemporary favorites. Buy it. You won't be sorry.

Wow, wonderful!.......2004-11-16

Great, even better then I thought it would be! I loved the music from Shrek 2 and had to buy this. I love every track, especially Livin' La Vida Loca by Eddie Murphy and Antonio Banderas. Worth every penny! ^_^

Energizing!.......2004-11-13

Until I got the DVD last week, I had only seen Shrek2 on an airplane where I could barely make out the dialog, never mind the music. But as soon as I saw the DVD, I knew I had to get the CD. The music is energizing and exciting. More than anything, my rave goes to the so-called "bonus track," the arrangement of "Holding Out for a Hero" used in the movie with Jennifer Saunders singing. This is such a heart-pounding rendition that I've started playing it repeatedly as an anthem in the mornings to get me going for the day. And I agree, who knew that Eddie Monsoon from AbFab had such a terrific voice!

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