Pitch Perfect (OST) [Soundtrack]

Soundtrack (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 2, 2012)
• Original Release Date: 2012
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: UMe
• ASIN: B0090X4GLW
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (293 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #225 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #16 in Music > Soundtracks

Editorial Reviews

Universal Music Enterprises is proud to announce the soundtrack album of exclusive a cappella mash-ups and medleys from Universal Pictures' Pitch Perfect, a musical comedy about the cutthroat world of college music competitions.

"We wanted to remain current as well as bring back some classic songs that might not have been heard in a while," explains Julianne Jordan, one of the soundtrack producers and one of the film's executive music producers. "It's a pretty eclectic mix, with several different genres and time periods represented. The mash-ups take the movie to another level."

"We only used songs that creatively work a cappella," says soundtrack producer and the film's other executive music producer Julia Michels. "There were no instruments involved at all."

The album's exclusive mash-ups include the film's The Barden Bellas combining Ace of Base's "The Sign" and La Roux's "Bulletproof," as well as Bruno Mars' "Just the Way You Are (Amazing)" and Nelly's "Just a Dream." The movie's Treblemakers perform a medley of Cee Lo Green's "Bright Lights Bigger City" and B.o.B's "Magic" along with a medley that combines Ace of Base's "The Sign" and Bangles' "Eternal Flame." The finale features a gala mash-up of Jessie J's "Price Tag," Simple Minds' "Don t You Forget About Me," Pitbull's "Give Me Everything," Bruno Mars' "Just the Way You Are (Amazing)," Miley Cyrus' "Party in the USA" and Gloria Estefan's "Turn the Beat Around."

The film's original medleys include "Ladies of the 80s" (Toni Basil's "Mickey," Madonna's "Like a Virgin" and Pat Benatar's "Hit Me With Your Best Shot") and "Songs About Sex" (Rihanna's "S&M," Salt N' Pepa's "Let s Talk About Sex," Boyz II Men's "I ll Make Love to You," Foreigner's "Feels Like the First Time" and Blackstreet's "No Diggity"). Roc Nation singer/songwriter/co-star Ester Dean (Rihanna, Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, R. Kelly, Britney Spears, Lil Wayne) and co-star Skylar Astin join together for a newly arranged soundtrack version of Kelly Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone," while star Anna Kendrick does a solo turn on the Internet viral sensation "Cups," originally performed by J. E. Mountaineers and Lulu and the Lampshades. There are also covers by the Treblemakers of Rihanna's "Don t Stop the Music" and The Dazz Band's "Let It Whip," while promising new artist My Name Is Kay is a featured performer on a cover of Flo Rida's "Right Round."

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

49 of 52 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but.... September 27, 2012

By MissMinutia

Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase

I was excited to get the soundtrack. I was disappointed that the 'No Diggity' part in the soundtrack is NOT the version from the movie - which I think is much better. It almost sticks out like a sore thumb during the entire riff-off track. Major bummer!

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing... but missing the best part. December 12, 2012

By tloosh

Format:Audio CD

This soundtrack is fantastic, as is the film, but the soundtrack is unfortunately missing the song from one of my favourite moments in the movie - the shower duet of Titanium is NOT on this soundtrack-- a huge shame as it is an amazing version of the song.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars i love it and the movie! October 3, 2012

By mel

Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase

awesome mash-up mixes and so was the movie..

i wish the mash-up mixes lasted longer than one minute. they should have extended mixes just for the soundtrack.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Songs don't sound as good as they do in the movie January 8, 2013

By Mr. Cabbagestalk

Format:MP3 Music

Some songs are the same and true to the movie, while other songs (Cups, for example), are different versions. There is a slightly annoying echo to the vocals in the songs - almost like autotune was used. The singers in the movie can stand on their own and I was happier with the movie version of the soundtrack. Bottom line is if you like the songs but aren't particular about vocal quality, you will be happy with this soundtrack. If you enjoy the vocals in the movie and want a soundtrack more true to the movie, then you probably won't like this.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Missing the Remixes! October 18, 2012

By Jesse Warkentin

Format:MP3 Music

Yes, the a cappella arrangements that the groups sing in this movie are the highlight...and they're all here. But I was so excited to get my hands on some of the other great music from the movie: like Becca's remixes! Awesome stuff that should have been included! This could have been a much more well-rounded "fun beats" collection of songs. As it stands it's just a highlights collection of the singing groups. These songs however are still great.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Meh January 23, 2013

By J. Hornbuckle VINE™ VOICE

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

First off, the songs on this cd are not the same versions as those from the movie.

Second, this soundtrack is extremely short, under 30 min. If you're looking for expanded versions of the songs in the film, this isn't it. In many cases the songs are actually shorter than the ones in the movie

Just not what I was looking for really.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Pitch Perfect Track by Track Review March 25, 2013

By Vera Claythorne

Format:Audio CD

This album contains all the elements I expected, and I got what I bought. However, there are certainly flaws. Most notably the fact that 'Titanium' and the song they performed at the rave are not included. Also (But not surprisingly) none of Becca's remixes were included and in my own humble opinion they were perfect. If you need a short dose of pitch slap. This is a perfect album for you. I personally recommend the special edition as it includes my favorite song in the entire movie 'F You'.

1.Don't Stop the Music- One of the catchiest songs (As it was on the radio when Rihanna did it) and from the first scene it's an album standout.
2.Let it Whip- Another song by the Treblemakers performed on campus as they were trying to gain new recruits. If you didn't like it in the movie, you won't like it here. It's old soul in without the soul. Not my favorite.
3.Since You Been Gone- Sadly not the hot mess of the auditions, but the cleaned up version featuring the Black Beauty and Skylar Astin. Still catchy as all get out.
4.Cups- I didn't know how I felt about this song from Becca's auditions, but I think it's charming now.
5.Riff Off- An eclectic array of Madonna, Pat Benatar, and a list of chart toppers it's like the movie certainly not a normal way of mashing songs. One thing to note is that Becca's `No Diggity' is given additional backing vocals to make up for her awkward intro.
6.Bellas Regionals- Loved it in the movie and one of the songs I play the most. There's nothing different about it, although Rebel Wilson's voice is heard through out and makes me quite happy.
7.Right Round- A great cover of Flo Rida's hit. It's quite catchy.
8....Pool Mashup- This is the only way I can stand to listen to these two songs (Bruno Mar's Just the Way You Are and Just a Dream) whoever did this arrangement did an amazing job at it.
9.Party in the U.S.A.- If you don't like Miley Cyrus's version it's doubtful you'll like this version, luckily it's barely a minute long.
10.Trebles Finals- It's not bad, but compared to Cee Lo Green's soulful vocals on `Bright Lights, Bigger City' it hardly stands up. Once, it gets into Magic, however it really picks up and is quite nice.
11.Bellas Finals- I couldn't begin to pick all the songs they put into this mashup, but I like it. If it is a little excessive at times.
12.Toner- Sadly this is not one of Becca's remixes as I thought when I started listening to it. It is instead just instrumentals from the movie. Not quite sure why it's on here.
13.F*** You- Not the Cee Lo Green song, but instead one by the Sockapellas it's eclectic bashing to racists and over all bring me downs. It's important to know this song does not swear or is explicit in anyway despite its name.
14.Blame It on the Boogie- You might remember the soulful group that beat out the Bellas in the Semi Regionals, well this is there song. I can't stand the lead singers voice, so not a song I play. However, most people like it and thankfully it is a under a minute.
15.The Final Countdown- A song by the Hullabahoos I don't remember any individual group performing it, but I remember the songs usage in the movie. It's a great adaptation, it makes me sad that it's barely over a minute.
16.Open Season- A song with instrumental backing by the High Highs (Not the High Notes) it's an actual song with vocals and pianos. It's nice and I vaguely recall it's use in the movie, and I'm not quite sure why it's included on the soundtrack. However that doesn't stop it from being an incredible, nice, and wonderful song. I'm glad they included it. It makes a nice closer. Read more ›

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! September 29, 2012

By Stella

Format:MP3 Music

I thought that the music was so brilliantly put together, I've been playing the music from this soundtrack non stop for days already! Get this soundtrack, you truly won't regret it.