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Product Summary
Format: CD
Manufacturer: Universal Music Group
Buy.com Sku: 61004508
UPC: 602498623831
UPC 14: 00602498623831
Release Date: 5/11/2004
Buy.com Sales Rank: 8560
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Song Listing
Disc 1
Song Title
Sample
1. Accidentally in Love - (previously unreleased) ~ Original Soundtrack
2. Holding Out For a Hero ~ Original Soundtrack
3. Changes ~ Original Soundtrack
4. As Lovers Go - (Ron Fair Remix, Ron Fair remix) ~ Original Soundtrack
5. Funkytown ~ Original Soundtrack
6. I'm on My Way ~ Original Soundtrack
7. I Need Some Sleep - (previously unreleased) ~ Original Soundtrack
8. Ever Fallen in Love ~ Original Soundtrack
9. Little Drop of Poison ~ Original Soundtrack
10. You're So True ~ Original Soundtrack
11. People Ain't No Good ~ Original Soundtrack
12. Fairy Godmother Song ~ Original Soundtrack
13. Livin' la Vida Loca ~ Original Soundtrack
14. Holding Out For a Hero - (Bonus Track) ~ Original Soundtrack
Album Notes and Credits
Notes & Personnel Info |
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Personnel: Tom Waits (vocals); Colin Stetson (clarinet); Eric Perney (upright bass); Julia Darling (background vocals). |
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Audio Mixers: Jack Joseph Puig; John Alagia; Jon Altschiller; Brendan O'Brien . |
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Arrangers: Harry Gregson-Williams; Stephen Barton. |
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Like late animation-giants Jay Ward and Chuck Jones, the folks at Dreamworks obviously believe that the best cartoons appeal to adults and kids alike, judging from their "fractured fairy-tale" hit movie SHREK and its sequel. On the SHREK 2 soundtrack, this philosophy is followed to an even greater degree in the smart, sophisticated musical choices. Starting with Counting Crows, who serve up the harmony- and hook-filled "Accidentally in Love, memorable performances abound, from Butterfly Boucher and David Bowie breathing new life into the latter's "Changes" to Pete Yorn's jangly, infectious reading of the Buzzcocks classic "Ever Fallen in Love." |
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It's surprising to hear Tom Waits's creaky voice on the brooding tango "Little Drop of Poison" and Nick Cave leading his Bad Seeds through the gorgeously glum "People Ain't No Good." However, these offbeat, inspired selections balance out the entertaining silliness of Eddie Murphy and Antonio Banderas hamming up "Livin' La Vida Loca." As a fun bonus track, AB FAB's Jennifer Saunders counteracts Frou Frou's frosty electronic cover of "Holding Out for a Hero" with a bold, orchestrated version of the song. |
Producer: Eric Valentine; Gustavo Santaolalla; Guy Sigsworth; Harry Gregson-Williams; John Alagia; Joseph Arthur; Mark Oliver Everett; Andrew Sherman; Andy Zulla; Robin Eaton; Tony Visconti; Ken Rich; Juan Campodonico; Brad Jones; Brendan O'Brien; Butterfly Boucher |
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Associated Artists and Works
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California Dreams |
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Original Soundtrack |
Technical Info
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Release Date : 05/11/2004 |
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Original Release Date : 2004 |
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Catalog ID : 000255702 |
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Label : Dreamworks SKG |
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Number of Discs : 1 |
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Studio/Live : Studio |
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Mono/Stereo : Stereo |
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SPAR Code : n/a |
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UPC : 00602498623831 |
Professional Reviews
Rolling Stone (p.89)
- 3 stars out of 5 - "This soundtrack shamelessly courts kids and parents alike with perversely fun results."
- 3 stars out of 5 - "This soundtrack shamelessly courts kids and parents alike with perversely fun results."
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