Bruce Almighty [SOUNDTRACK]

Various Artists (Artist), John Debney (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 3, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Varese Sarabande
• ASIN: B00009KTXM
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #98,593 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Taking its cue from the soundtrack's fluke Joan Osborne hit, "One of Us," this is the film that dares ask "What if one of us--or Jim Carrey--were God?" While the comedy here makes Ace Ventura sound like Noel Coward, its soundtrack is an energetic, if pedestrian, mix of modern rock (Osborne, Plumb's "God-Shaped Hole," "You're a God" by Vertical Horizon) and electronica (Snap!'s ubiquitous "The Power", the kitsch-hop of Elvis Vs. JXL's "A Little Less Conversation," Fatboy Slim) that's as fluffy as it is friendly. John Debney, a composer who's becoming to contemporary comedy what Bernard Herrmann was to murder mysteries, fills the album's second half with a sprightly collection of his trademark, breezily pastoral cues. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Answers to questions, June 9, 2003

By A Customer

Song playing during 'milk and children scene' is the theme from "Chariots of Fire," by Vangelis. Song that plays at beginning of credits is "Ready For A Miracle," by Patti LaBelle (you can also find it on soundtrack to "Leap Of Faith"). Hope this helps ...

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Tony Bennett's "If I Ruled The World" is missing!, June 23, 2003

By	Haji Mohmaad "Hatschi" (Berlin, Germany) - See all my reviews

After i saw the movie, i needed to get the music, but as some of you guys noticed:
the beautiful song when bruce and grace are in the restaurant is missing!
i recognized the singer, it's the wonderful Tony Bennett..
So i searched and found his song "If I ruled the world".

Besides the missal of this song the score is very nice but short.
And the mix of older, more classic songs and yonger, more contemporary songs, like from fatboy slim, make this soundtrack very vital.

i'd give this soundtrack 6,5 points out of 10.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Suprisingly Strong Compilation, June 8, 2003

By	E. Banson "filmguy78" (Tracy, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

"Bruce Almighty" surprised me as a strong film, dealing with weighty faith issues without having to be overtly religious. And to top it all off, it's hilarious. This CD is a great compilation, if a little too short. (Varese Sarabande Soundtracks are usually too short) Two great songs in the film were not included in this CD probably because the songs are from other soundtracks. Vangelis' famous slo-mo theme for "Chariots of Fire" (the "milk pouring" scene) and Patti LaBelle's "Are You Ready for a Miracle?" (end credits) from "Leap of Faith" would make a great addition to this CD.

John Debney's score cuts are very good, with his signature light-hearted, feel-good touch. A score fan can only hope for more.

Overall, a strong compilation.