The Peanuts Movie (soundtrack)

The Peanuts Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Soundtrack album by Various artists
Released October 23, 2015 (2015-10-23)
Recorded 2015
Length 47:18
Label Epic
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The Peanuts Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the soundtrack album by various artists for The Peanuts Movie, a 2015 3D computer-animated comedy film based on the 1950s comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz. It was released on October 23, 2015 through Epic Records. Following the announcement that Christophe Beck would score the film, it was revealed that Meghan Trainor would write an original song for the soundtrack. The song, titled "Better When I'm Dancin'", was released as a promotional single from the soundtrack on October 13, 2015. Along with Beck and Trainor, the soundtrack features songs by Vince Guaraldi Trio and Flo Rida.

Background

In October 2014, 20th Century Fox revealed that Christophe Beck would score the film.[1] Beck stated, "With the Peanuts movies, I grew up on those specials from the '60s and '70s, that, of course, rerun to this day. I'm very fond of all that Vince Guaraldi music, so what we did was try to find spots in the film where we could sort of touch down and remind people who were watching the film that it's still a Peanuts movie, and there's still a place for that music in the film. There's a bunch of spots where we quote the Guaraldi music, or we actually re-record his pieces quite faithfully." He also added that the score would be more orchestral than Guaraldi's previous scores, which were mainly a small jazz combo.[2] Jazz pianist David Benoit contributed to Beck's score.[3] On July 28, 2015, Fox announced that American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor was writing and performing an original song for the film, titled "Better When I'm Dancin'".[4] About the song, Trainor stated that "They wanted a song about confidence and knew I was good at writing those. I feel better when I’m onstage dancing and having fun, so I wrote about that!”[5]

Promotional single

"Better When I'm Dancin'" by Meghan Trainor was released as a promotional single from the soundtrack on October 13, 2015. The song, which is a tropical track, strays from Trainor's usual musical style, being described as "breezy and harmless" with traces of house music.[6][7]

Track listing

Standard edition[8]
No. TitleWriter(s)Artist(s) Length
1. "Linus and Lucy"  Vince GuaraldiVince Guaraldi Trio 3:04
2. "Better When I'm Dancin'"  Meghan Trainor, Thaddeus DixonMeghan Trainor 2:56
3. "That's What I Like" (featuring Fitz)Jamie Sanderson, Breyan Isaac, Miles Beard, Vincent Venditto, Teemi Brunila, Tramar Dillard, Thomas Troelsen, Jimmy Marinos, Mike Skill, Wally Palamarchuck, Frederick HibbertFlo Rida 3:15
4. "Skating"  GuaraldiVince Guaraldi Trio 2:23
5. "Christmas Time Is Here"  Guaraldi, Lee MendelsonVince Guaraldi Trio 2:45
6. "Snow Day"  Christophe BeckChristophe Beck 2:26
7. "Fifi's Theme"  BeckChristophe Beck 1:13
8. "Charlie Brown in Love"  BeckChristophe Beck 1:38
9. "Wingwalking"  BeckChristophe Beck 2:18
10. "The Library"  BeckChristophe Beck 1:10
11. "The Assembly"  BeckChristophe Beck 2:20
12. "Curse You Red Baron"  BeckChristophe Beck 3:30
13. "Winter Becomes Spring"  BeckChristophe Beck 2:01
14. "Never Give Up"  BeckChristophe Beck 3:50
15. "Carnival Panic/Linus and Lucy"  Beck, GuaraldiChristophe Beck 2:17
16. "Pen Pal Partners"  BeckChristophe Beck 1:23
17. "Good Ol' Charlie Brown"  Beck, GuaraldiChristophe Beck 1:03
18. "Skating"  GuaraldiChristophe Beck 2:39
19. "Christmas Time is Here/Christmas is Coming" (Medley)GuaraldiChristophe Beck 2:53
20. "Linus and Lucy"  GuaraldiChristophe Beck 2:14
Total length:
 47:18

References

  1. ↑ Mipmarkets (October 11, 2014). Keynote: Peanuts Reimagined - MIPJunior 2014. YouTube. Retrieved October 11, 2014. Events occur at 8:03 (budget), 9:00 (Beck).
  2. ↑ Huver, Scott (July 17, 2015). "INTERVIEW: CHRISTOPHE BECK COMPOSES "ANT-MAN'S" BIG SCORE". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  3. ↑ Burlingame, Josh (August 19, 2015). "How Composers Are Using (or Tossing) Classic TV Themes in Film Reboots". Variety. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  4. ↑ Guglielmi, Jodi (July 28, 2015). "First Look: Meghan Trainor Writing Song for The Peanuts Movie – See Her as a Cartoon Character!". People. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  5. ↑ Gracie, Bianca (July 29, 2015). "Meghan Trainor To Appear On ‘The Peanuts Movie’ Soundtrack". Idolator. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  6. ↑ Daw, Robbie (October 9, 2015). "Meghan Trainor’s “Feel Better When I’m Dancin'” From ‘The Peanuts Movie’: Listen To A Clip". Idolator. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
  7. ↑ Benjamin, Jeff (October 15, 2015). "Meghan Trainor Boogies With 'Peanuts' Gang in "Better When I'm Dancing" Video". Fuse. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
  8. ↑ "iTunes (U.S.) - Music - Various Artists - The Peanuts Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". iTunes (U.S.). October 23, 2015. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Peanuts Movie Soundtrack - Target Exclusive". Target. October 23, 2015. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  10. ↑ "iTunes (UK) - Music - Various Artists - The Peanuts Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". iTunes (UK). October 23, 2015. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  11. ↑ "iTunes Japan - The Peanuts Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Japan Version]". iTunes (Japan). October 23, 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2015.

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