Bolt

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Kaya Savas

The Year Of The Powell Comes To A Close With His Simple & Heartwarming Score To Bolt

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2008

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So far this year John Powell has done Jumper, Horton Hears A Who, Stop-Loss, Kung Fu Panda (with Zimmer), Hancock & now Bolt. I don't know about you but to me that is one impressive slate of films that demonstrates talent, voice and variety.

Animation is no strange land for John Powell who is undoubtedly the king of animation scoring in the modern age. Bolt is actually his first Disney animation picture. We get a short score release on the CD but Powell fans will rejoice with familiar percussion and rhythms that are unique to his style. Powell introduces a rather simple and heartfelt theme that represents the more epic Bolt moments and he touches base with it a couple times throughout the score, most notably in the track "Rescuing Penny" which happens to be my favorite track. The main theme I guess for the movie would probably be the one found in "Home At Last/Barking At The Moon (Reprise)". It's light and springy and has the Powell feel to it. Surprisingly this is a rather quiet score when compared to other Powell efforts. Lots of gentle strings with some brass. Powell does incorporate some synths and electronics which has always been part of his style and they help add an intensity to the action cues, especially "Scooter Chase".

All in all this is a nice and light way to end quite an impressive year for John Powell. Bolt may not be the best thing he has done (it definitely can't compare to his amazing score for Horton Hears A Who), but it didn't feel like rehashing and after 5 scores in a year that is a great thing. 2008 has been the busiest year for him and he has maintained a standard of quality and emotion that I have found in each and every one of his scores. Powell continues to be one of the greatest composers working in the industry today.

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jumperupper

... to play and Bolt looks up bewildered is so adorable! A dog that doesn't know how to be ...

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2015

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The part in the movie where another dog comes up to play and Bolt looks up bewildered is so adorable! A dog that doesn't know how to be a dog and finds out through this movie what it's like to just be a dog....such a parallel for all of us to find ourselves and just be yourself! The soundtrack is also awesome, and unlike most Disney movies, nobody's mother/father/loved one dies! So no really terribly sad moments that can be awkward with sensitive children. Luckily, Miley Cyrus doesn't dominate the movie.

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Natalia Voegele

Fabulous sound track if you love the movie!

Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2020

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I had this sound track once before. I lost my original somewhere along the way, so used this to replace the one I had lost. It's perfect! :-) If you love Bolt, purchase it! You will not regret it!

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Natalia

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Daniel Robbins

Great Soundtrack

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2009

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I purchased this soundrack for my daughter for Christmas, but I've gotten hooked on it as well. The CD includes a song by Mylie Cyrus and another song from the movie, but the rest is all the score (instrumental.)

If you saw the movie, you know that John Powell really created an excellent score for this film that more than stands by itself. Because Bolt is an upbeat film, the score is upbeat as well, with some excellent "action" music as well as calmer, more relaxed fare with enjoyable textures and aural cues.

I generally don't post Amazon reviews but thought this soundtrack deserved some praise. Definitely recommended.

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A. von Marschall

A solid score for a fun movie

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2009

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This CD is about what anyone would expect from a movie soundtrack. It's got the two songs everyone will remember from the film -- Howling at the Moon and I Thought I Lost You, as well as a selection from the score to the movie. The score itself is rather interesting, blending some electronic themes with the usual classical fare of Disney movies. The quality of sound on the CD itself is excellent as well.

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Jorge Peralta Romo

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Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2021

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Grande melodias ¡¡¡

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Michael Hoadley

Just what I expected.

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2018

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Exactly what I expected at a great price. My wife and I often disagree on what radio station to listen to, so this helps act as a compromise.

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E. Snyder

Worthwhile

Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2010

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This CD is the CD that introduced me to John Powell and it was a fantastic way to do it. The way Powell incorporates simply down to earth melodies within the score make it easy to listen to. I have but one criticism. The first two songs by Jenny Lewis and Miley Cyrus. I wish, instead of hiring "popular" artists to "sing" their songs they could have let John Powell work his magic and an extra two tracks. As it is I feel that they take up unneeded space on the CD as I skip them every time. However, the good far outweghs the bad.

NOTE--This review is written by my 15 year old grandson, Francis. I don't have the knowledge or expertise to comment.

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Brian C

Absolutely brilliant

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 1, 2012

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It's a pleasure to listen to John Powell's music for Disney's Bolt. It has been a popular favourite for several years now, never straying far from my CD player. I love the various musical themes that weave throughout the film.

A common problem with most movie scores/soundtracks that I own - the album producer often rearranges the running order so tracks do not play sequentially, as per the original film. The same is true with the soundtrack for Bolt. I usually rearrange the tracks back into their correct film order in iTunes. Here's what I believe is the correct running order (sequencial), as it happens in the film ...

3. Meet Bolt
4. Bolt Transforms
5. Scooter Chase
6. New York
7. Meet Mittens
8. The RV Park
9. A Fast Train
10. Where Were You On St. Rhino's Day?
11. Sing-Along Rhino
12. Saving Mittens
13. House On Wheels
2. Barking At The Moon
14. Las Vegas
15. A Friend In Need
16. Rescuing Penny
17. A Real Life Superbark
18. Unbelievable TV
19. Home At Last / Barking At The Moon (Reprise)
1. I Thought I Lost You

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Kirsty Mac

really good music

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2014

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I bought 'bolt' to play in car as children love the film and they sing every where they go. It works like magic. no more nagging in back of car just happy content singing children. It was the best buy in years. Thank you.

Shin Kumashiro

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2015

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this is not an easy one .. very gd

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Frederick

Reviewed in Spain on November 8, 2016

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El disco llegó según lo previsto.
Lo compré nuevo y la caja del disco no estaba plastificada y el disco tiene algunas rayas no muy marcadas .Se ve nuevo pero estaba abierto y con poco uso.
Suena bien pero no es totalmente nuevo aunque me lo vendieron como nuevo.

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Juan Jose

Reviewed in Spain on January 1, 2019

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Perfecto!! Pero que la vuelvan a sacar en español!!

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