A Bug's Life – An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack cover

A Bug's Life – An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack

Randy Newman · 1998

47 min · 20 tracks · blues · contemporary R&B · alternative country

A whimsical orchestral tapestry weaving together playful melodies and heartfelt lyrics amidst the vibrant world of animated bugs.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical melodies for family fun
  • playful soundscapes for children
  • dynamic journey of emotions
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • headphone detail in orchestral layers

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking deep lyrical introspection
  • prefer lengthy immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Randy Newman released 'A Bug's Life' in 1998, he was already an established songwriter known for his unique storytelling through music. This soundtrack followed his acclaimed work on 'Toy Story' (1995), solidifying his reputation as a go-to composer for Pixar films and showcasing his ability to blend humor with emotional depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Harry Nilsson· Leonard Cohen· Tom Waits

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Time of Your Life 3:14
  • 2 The Flik Machine 2:54
  • 3 Seed to Tree 1:01
  • 4 Red Alert 1:49
  • 5 Hopper and His Gang 3:21
  • 6 Flik Leaves 2:38
  • 7 Circus Bugs 1:27
  • 8 The City 2:35
  • 9 Robin Hood 0:59
  • 10 Return to Colony 1:33
  • 11 Flik’s Return 1:24
  • 12 Loser 2:44
  • 13 Dot’s Rescue 4:00
  • 14 Atta 1:09
  • 15 Don’t Come Back 1:07
  • 16 Grasshoppers’ Return 3:01
  • 17 The Bird Flies 2:38
  • 18 Ants Fight Back 2:14
  • 19 Victory 2:32
  • 20 A Bug’s Life Suite 5:13

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