Released 40 years ago
An American Tail
James Horner · 1986
49 min · 14 tracks · film score
A heartwarming orchestral tapestry that captures the journey of an immigrant mouse through sweeping melodies and poignant themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic themes of adventure
- whimsical storytelling through music
- evocative emotional crescendos
- short tracks for quick engagement
- for family listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking intense rhythmic energy
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, 'An American Tail' marked James Horner's rise as a prominent film composer following his work on 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan'. This soundtrack solidified his reputation for crafting emotionally resonant scores, leading to further collaborations in Hollywood and a successful career in film music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Williams· Hans Zimmer· Howard Shore
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Main Title 5:10
- 2 The Cossack Cats 2:18
- 3 There Are No Cats in America 3:03
- 4 The Storm 4:03
- 5 Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor 2:48
- 6 Never Say Never 2:27
- 7 The Market Place 3:05
- 8 Somewhere Out There 2:45
- 9 Somewhere Out There 4:01
- 10 Releasing the Secret Weapon 3:40
- 11 A Duo 2:41
- 12 The Great Fire 2:57
- 13 Reunited 4:47
- 14 Flying Away and End Credits 5:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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