Bolt [Original Motion Picture Score] [Soundtrack]

John Powell (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 18, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Walt Disney Records
• ASIN: B001EQUETG
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #95,620 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Year Of The Powell Comes To A Close With His Simple & Heartwarming Score To Bolt, November 20, 2008

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Kaya R. Savas (North Hollywood, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bolt [Original Motion Picture Score] (Audio CD)

So far this year John Powell has done Jumper, Horton Hears A Who, Stop-Loss, Kung Fu Panda (with Zimmer), Hancock & now Bolt. I don't know about you but to me that is one impressive slate of films that demonstrates talent, voice and variety.

Animation is no strange land for John Powell who is undoubtedly the king of animation scoring in the modern age. Bolt is actually his first Disney animation picture. We get a short score release on the CD but Powell fans will rejoice with familiar percussion and rhythms that are unique to his style. Powell introduces a rather simple and heartfelt theme that represents the more epic Bolt moments and he touches base with it a couple times throughout the score, most notably in the track "Rescuing Penny" which happens to be my favorite track. The main theme I guess for the movie would probably be the one found in "Home At Last/Barking At The Moon (Reprise)". It's light and springy and has the Powell feel to it. Surprisingly this is a rather quiet score when compared to other Powell efforts. Lots of gentle strings with some brass. Powell does incorporate some synths and electronics which has always been part of his style and they help add an intensity to the action cues, especially "Scooter Chase".

All in all this is a nice and light way to end quite an impressive year for John Powell. Bolt may not be the best thing he has done (it definitely can't compare to his amazing score for Horton Hears A Who), but it didn't feel like rehashing and after 5 scores in a year that is a great thing. 2008 has been the busiest year for him and he has maintained a standard of quality and emotion that I have found in each and every one of his scores. Powell continues to be one of the greatest composers working in the industry today.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Soundtrack, January 7, 2009

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Daniel Robbins "Ninja" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bolt [Original Motion Picture Score] (Audio CD)

I purchased this soundrack for my daughter for Christmas, but I've gotten hooked on it as well. The CD includes a song by Mylie Cyrus and another song from the movie, but the rest is all the score (instrumental.)

If you saw the movie, you know that John Powell really created an excellent score for this film that more than stands by itself. Because Bolt is an upbeat film, the score is upbeat as well, with some excellent "action" music as well as calmer, more relaxed fare with enjoyable textures and aural cues.

I generally don't post Amazon reviews but thought this soundtrack deserved some praise. Definitely recommended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good CD, June 16, 2010

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M. Fry "mom of 2" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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My kids are huge Bolt fans and love the music. There are only 2 songs that have words. The rest are all score. They still really like the CD.