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Elf [SOUNDTRACK]

John Debney (Composer)
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Product Details

  • Composer: John Debney
  • Audio CD (November 11, 2003)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Soundtrack
  • Label: Varese Sarabande
  • ASIN: B0000TAZ92
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #87,475 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

 
1. Papa Elf
2. Main Title
3. Buddy's Journey
4. Stroll With Buddy
5. Christmas Medley
6. Weird Wonderland
7. Frozen Battlefield
8. Buddy's Theme
9. Santa's in Trouble
10. Walk in the Park
11. Attack of the Little People
12. Central Park Rangers
13. Working With Dad
14. Snowman's Advice
15. Showdown in the Park
16. Buddy and Santa's Flight
17. Spaghetti and Syrup

On this CD:
  1. Elf, film score
    Composed by John Debney
    Performed by Hollywood Studio Symphony
    Conducted by John Debney


Editorial Reviews

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The divergent marketing concerns of many a modern Hollywood film have increasingly led to the issuing of individual song-scores and traditional orchestral soundtracks for the same film, releases that sometimes seem completely at artistic cross-purposes. John Debney’s effervescent score for Jon Favreau’s loopy Christmas fantasy is a happy exception. Perfectly complementing a song-score that leans on Favreau’s decidedly hipster retro-lounge affections, Debney has concocted playful orchestral cues that careen with the same buoyant sense of innocent abandon as Will Ferrell’s star-crossed title character. The composer’s swinging "Christmas Medley" here wouldn’t seem at all out of place on its song-score companion piece, while his musical portrayal of the Elves and their magic holiday world is dominated by a whistling chorus that’s just ever so-slightly off. It’s instrumental holiday music fueled by a refreshing sense of fun – and a little contemporary, ironic sass. --Jerry McCulley

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely enchanting!, December 9, 2003
By A Customer
The moment I heard this during the movie's opening credits I knew I had to have the soundtrack's score. The composition for the opening credits instantly brought tears to my eyes.

ELF is a must-own for anyone with a heart and an ear for lovely music. It's a wonderfully sweet score that's light as a feather, cheering and never cloying. And while it's guaranteed to move you in the Christmas spirit, it's also a CD guaranteed to bring tears of joy all year round. Highly recommended for anyone who loves the lighthearted style of a musical fairy tale!

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5.0 out of 5 stars New Family Holiday Classic, November 13, 2008
By Robert Jorgenson (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This has become a regular holiday indulgence along with A Christmas Story, Scrooged, and It's a Wonderful Life. It's fun for all ages.
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13 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Boring score - Buy the soundtrack record instead!, November 17, 2003
By A Customer
There's nothing original whatsoever about this score. Buy the soundtrack and feast your ears on zooey deschanel's "Baby, its cold outside". Its the best holiday music compilation in years.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Blah Humbug, thought i was getting Zooey
Don't buy this one by mistake, why they even released this one...i don't know. It is a bilious condition that causes all hollywood movie scores to sound so blandly offensive,... Read more
Published on December 23, 2003 by backalleyblues

4.0 out of 5 stars Great movie - great soundtrack!
The highlight of this album is the Leon Redbone & Zooey Deschanel duet of "Baby, It's Cold Outside"... Read more
Published on November 11, 2003 by David C. Markland

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