Cars 2 – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Michael Giacchino · 2011
63 min · 26 tracks · film score
A vibrant mix of playful orchestration and eclectic themes that captures the adventurous spirit of a high-speed animated world.
Why this album works
The 'Cars 2' soundtrack features a blend of original compositions and notable songs, including 'You Might Think' by The Cars. Its commercial performance included reaching the top of various soundtracks charts, contributing to Giacchino's continued influence on the genre. The album showcases Giacchino's ability to enhance storytelling through music, making it a vital element of the film's identity.
- Best for
- playful orchestration for adventures dynamic journey with vibrant peaks for animated film fans
- Context
- When Michael Giacchino released the 'Cars 2' soundtrack in 2011, he was already an established composer known for his work on Disney and Pixar films like 'Up' and 'The Incredibles'. This album followed his Academy Award win for Best Original Score in 2010 and solidified his reputation as a leading figure in film scoring, especially in animation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bear McCreary· Joseph Trapanese· Randy Edelman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Might Think Standout 3:07
- 2 Collision of Worlds Standout 3:36
- 3 Mon cœur fait vroum (My Heart Goes Vroom) 2:49
- 4 Nobody's Fool 4:17
- 5 Polyrhythm 4:09
- 6 Turbo Transmission 0:52
- 7 It's Finn McMissile! Standout 5:54
- 8 Mater the Waiter 0:43
- 9 Radiator Reunion 1:40
- 10 Cranking Up the Heat 1:59
- 11 Towkyo Takeout 5:40
- 12 Tarmac the Magnificent 2:39
- 13 Whose Engine is This? 1:22
- 14 History's Biggest Loser Cars 2:26
- 15 Mater of Disguise 0:48
- 16 Porto Corsa 2:55
- 17 The Lemon Pledge 2:13
- 18 Mater's Getaway 0:59
- 19 Mater Warns McQueen 1:31
- 20 Going to the Backup Plan 2:24
- 21 Mater's the Bomb 3:17
- 22 Blunder and Lightning 2:17
- 23 The Other Shoot 1:03
- 24 Axelrod Exposed 2:22
- 25 The Radiator Springs Gran Prix 1:30
- 26 The Turbomater 0:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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