Dolittle – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Danny Elfman · 2020
58 min · 24 tracks · new wave · ska
A whimsical orchestral tapestry blending playful melodies with vibrant, cinematic flourishes.
Dolittle – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is an album by Danny Elfman, released in 2020. A whimsical orchestral tapestry blending playful melodies with vibrant, cinematic flourishes. The Dolittle soundtrack is notable for its appeal to families and children, aligning with the film's aim to attract a broad audience. Although it received mixed reviews, the soundtrack represents Elfman's continued relevance in Hollywood, contributing to a well-known franchise and enhancing the film's emotional landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Dolittle – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack sound like?
A whimsical orchestral tapestry blending playful melodies with vibrant, cinematic flourishes. Rooted in new wave and ska.
What makes Dolittle – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Danny Elfman notable?
The Dolittle soundtrack is notable for its appeal to families and children, aligning with the film's aim to attract a broad audience. Although it received mixed reviews, the soundtrack represents Elfman's continued relevance in Hollywood, contributing to a well-known franchise and enhancing the film's emotional landscape. Upon releasing the Dolittle soundtrack in January 2020, Danny Elfman was already a celebrated composer known for his work on films like Batman and The Nightmare Before Christmas. This album marked his return to family-friendly film scoring after a period focused on darker themes and more complex cinematic narratives. It showcases his ability to craft engaging music for a contemporary audience while maintaining his signature style.
How many songs are on Dolittle – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack?
Dolittle – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack has 24 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Original (from Dolittle) Standout 3:34
- 2 Opening 2:39
- 3 Wonder 2:44
- 4 Chess Match 2:17
- 5 Revelry 1:16
- 6 Lunchtime 0:39
- 7 He's Back 3:09
- 8 Teamwork 1:46
- 9 Betsy Chase 2:39
- 10 Investigation 3:09
- 11 The Voyage Begins Standout 2:01
- 12 Remembering Lily 0:53
- 13 The Getaway 3:11
- 14 Well Done Everybody 1:34
- 15 Monteverde 5:03
- 16 Pep Talk 2:14
- 17 Onward 3:57
- 18 The Dragon 3:48
- 19 The Extraction 2:10
- 20 We Belong Together Standout 1:51
- 21 Save the Queen 2:42
- 22 Revelation 1:39
- 23 Victory 2:20
- 24 Dragon Indigestion 0:37
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