Elf [Original Motion Picture Score] [Soundtrack]

John Debney (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: John Debney
• Audio CD (November 11, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Varese Sarabande
• ASIN: B0000TAZ92
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #133,553 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Papa Elf - John Debney

2. Main Title

3. Buddy's Journey

4. A Stroll With Buddy

5. Christmas Medley

6. Weird Wonderland

7. The Frozen Battlefield

8. Buddy's Theme

9. Santa's In Trouble

10. A Walk In The Park

11. Attack Of The Little People

12. Central Park Rangers

13. Working With Dad

14. A Snowman's Advice

15. Showdown In The Park

16. Buddy And Santa's Flight

17. Spaghetti And Syrup

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

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

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely enchanting!, December 8, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Elf [Original Motion Picture Score] (Audio CD)

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!

5.0 out of 5 stars elf soundtrack review, September 12, 2011

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This review is from: Elf [Original Motion Picture Score] (Audio CD)

Very satisfied, great music from the movie, especially Buddy's theme. For those who really enjoyed the movie all the music will have meaning.

4.0 out of 5 stars magical, July 17, 2011

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kentpaul_65102 "Kent Paul" (MA, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elf [Original Motion Picture Score] (Audio CD)

there is just something magical about the entire score, makes me want to relive the movie again while listening to the soundtrack. it has just the right kind of happy christmas mood. it is not genius but it hits the spot on making one happy and warm. on a side note: People should read the track listening before buying a CD.