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Soundtrack to the long-awaited 2009 motion picture. The score was written and performed by Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and her friends, including members of Services, Afternoons, Deerhunter, Queens Of The Stoneage, The Dead Weather, Raconteurs, Liars and others. Where The Wild Things Are is the film version of one the most beloved books of all time, written by Maurice Sendak. Universal. 2009.
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Language: English (change)
We just received this from Amazon today. Ran to listen to it and danced for a long while! My daughter has been so excited for the movie and so I thought I would purchase this to keep her from asking me almost daily if its time to see the movie.
I am also a HUGE fan of the Yea yea yeas and Karen O so I thought hands down I would enjoy this just as much as my little one and it was something we could enjoy with appropriate lyrics :) One thing I did not pay attention to is that it is only the Karen O songs, so if you are looking for the first trailer song by Arcade fire "wake up" you will not find it here. I suggest you buy the whole album of Arcade Fire...its great!
Go get it if you cannot wait to see the film! You will be happy!
We just received this from Amazon today. Ran to listen to it and danced for a long while! My daughter has been so excited for the movie and so I thought I would purchase this to keep her from asking me almost daily if its time to see the movie.
I am also a HUGE fan of the Yea yea yeas and Karen O so I thought hands down I would enjoy this just as much as my little one and it was something we could enjoy with appropriate lyrics :) One thing I did not pay attention to is that it is only the Karen O songs, so if you are looking for the first trailer song by Arcade fire "wake up" you will not find it here. I suggest you buy the whole album of Arcade Fire...its great!
Go get it if you cannot wait to see the film! You will be happy!
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By S.G.R. Black
Format:Audio CD
"Hi," softly whisperes Max.
"I could use a story," answers his mother.
Thus begins the soundtrack to the highly anticipated release of the much beloved children's classic, 'Where The Wild Things Are.' Fortunately for us, the film is in good hands (Spike Jonze), and luckily, the soundtrack is in the hands of Karen O (of Yeah Yeah Yeahs)and The Kids. The result is a smartly composed fourteen track dream that successfully manages to capture and blend clever child-like tunes (kid choir and all) and sweetly crafted mature pop songs for those adults with an indie flare. Fear not. 'Where The Wild Things Are' ranks among the best soundtracks. It's stands confidently alongside Aimee Mann's 'Magnolia.'
Charming, fun, and yes, quite adorable, 'WTWTA' boasts some endearing tracks. The obvious standout is 'All is Love.' With live children backing up Karen O (who sounds much like a kid herself), "L-O-V-E, it's a mystrey," never sounded so sweet. However, 'Worried Shoes' is a surprise heart-tugger as well. It's a wonderful and much welcome cover of Daniel Johnston's original. 'Capsize,' which doesn't appear in the film, is mysterious, almost tribal-like, and wild, which I suppose is quite appropriate. And who could forget 'Igloo' with it lovely humming accompanied by acoustics and twinkles? I haven't. The rest is simply logical; We hear a few exerpts from the film and the music is consistent throughout. It's a great strat to what could be motion picture triumph-let's hope!
"I could use a story," answers his mother.
Thus begins the soundtrack to the highly anticipated release of the much beloved children's classic, 'Where The Wild Things Are.' Fortunately for us, the film is in good hands (Spike Jonze), and luckily, the soundtrack is in the hands of Karen O (of Yeah Yeah Yeahs)and The Kids. The result is a smartly composed fourteen track dream that successfully manages to capture and blend clever child-like tunes (kid choir and all) and sweetly crafted mature pop songs for those adults with an indie flare. Fear not. 'Where The Wild Things Are' ranks among the best soundtracks. It's stands confidently alongside Aimee Mann's 'Magnolia.'
Charming, fun, and yes, quite adorable, 'WTWTA' boasts some endearing tracks. The obvious standout is 'All is Love.' With live children backing up Karen O (who sounds much like a kid herself), "L-O-V-E, it's a mystrey," never sounded so sweet. However, 'Worried Shoes' is a surprise heart-tugger as well. It's a wonderful and much welcome cover of Daniel Johnston's original. 'Capsize,' which doesn't appear in the film, is mysterious, almost tribal-like, and wild, which I suppose is quite appropriate. And who could forget 'Igloo' with it lovely humming accompanied by acoustics and twinkles? I haven't. The rest is simply logical; We hear a few exerpts from the film and the music is consistent throughout. It's a great strat to what could be motion picture triumph-let's hope!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By K. Galvan
Format:Vinyl
I just watched the short film on the making of the soundtrack and as it progressed I found myself leaning in further and further toward the screen of my computer. This soundtrack is just beautiful. It makes me feel like jumping on a trampoline and making a fort. Karen O is a goddess.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
i love the soundtrack!
I can listen to the soundtrack all the time! it is great music and I absolutely love it. The CD came in perfect condition, no scratches at all.
Published 11 months ago by yoshers
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of The Best Soundtracks I've Ever Heard
The soundtrack to the 2009 film may be one of the best film soundtracks ever released, and even one of the best soundtracks I've heard in my life. Read more
Published 12 months ago by VCanete
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved the movie, love this album even more.
I'm not a "soundtrack" kind of person, but after I saw the movie, I went right to Amazon and purchased this soundtrack. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Deborah
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's a great SOUNDTRACK meaning accompanying the film
It's impossible to refer to this music without first referencing the movie.
I loved "Where the Wild Things Are" although the movie definitely has flaws. Read more
I loved "Where the Wild Things Are" although the movie definitely has flaws. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Scott B. Saul
5.0 out of 5 stars
wild things
I loved the movie and now I have the cd and I like it a lot. Very special. Glad I bought it.
Published on May 2, 2011 by cecile
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Adults and Kids
Our kids love to dance to "All is Love" and "Rumpus". I like relaxing to "Worried Shoes" and "Hideaway."
Published on February 10, 2011 by Josh Morrison
5.0 out of 5 stars
Soundtrack of childhood emotions
I got this CD for my 3 year-old (soon to be 4) son and he loves it. And just as well, I love it too. Read more
Published on December 29, 2010 by Matthew NYC
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!
My daughter, almost a year after seeing the movie once in the theatre, STILL was singing All is Love. Read more
Published on September 23, 2010 by KCKelly
3.0 out of 5 stars
Rip off?
A lot of people rave about the song "Hideaway" and so did I. But it also sounded very familiar. It took me forever to nail it down, but to me it sounds almost identical to... Read more
Published on July 15, 2010 by Peter Gillis
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good but missing several tracks.
The movie was quite enjoyable and kept reminding me of The Neverending Story (1984). Boy leaves reality and enters his on fantasy world, then goes back to reality with a memorable... Read more
Published on June 9, 2010 by J. raney
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