Happy Feet cover

Happy Feet

John Powell

67 min · 29 tracks · film score

Joyous orchestral arrangements blend with playful melodies, capturing the essence of a vibrant underwater world.

Why this album works

The score for 'Happy Feet' received widespread acclaim, earning Powell an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2007. Its success highlighted the importance of a compelling soundtrack in animated storytelling and contributed to Powell's status as a leading composer in Hollywood.
Best for
joyous orchestral bursts of energy playful melodies for family fun dynamic flow with emotional peaks
Context
Upon releasing 'Happy Feet' in 2006, John Powell was already an established film composer known for his work on animated films like 'Shrek' (2001) and 'The Bourne Identity' (2002). This score further solidified his reputation, showcasing his ability to create whimsical yet emotionally resonant compositions tailored for family audiences.
Stylistic neighbors
Bear McCreary· Joseph Trapanese· Hans Zimmer

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Huddle Standout 2:22
  • 2 The Eggs Hatch 0:39
  • 3 Birth of Mumble 1:43
  • 4 Wives Ho! 4:07
  • 5 Singing Lessons Standout 2:18
  • 6 The Skua Birds 2:30
  • 7 In My Room 1:22
  • 8 Graduation 1:35
  • 9 Fish 1:42
  • 10 Leopard Seal 3:01
  • 11 Adelieland 3:02
  • 12 Bob’s Led 1:33
  • 13 Finding Aliens 1:47
  • 14 Lovelace’s Pile 3:03
  • 15 If I Could Sing 0:45
  • 16 Exile 2:18
  • 17 The Leader of the Pack 1:25
  • 18 Finding Lovelace 2:39
  • 19 Gloria Joins 3:04
  • 20 The Hill 1:21
  • 21 Fun Food Storm 5:19
  • 22 Killer Whales Standout 2:52
  • 23 The Alien Ships 4:46
  • 24 In the Zoo 3:20
  • 25 First Contact 1:46
  • 26 Mumble Returns 1:34
  • 27 Tap Versus Chant 2:56
  • 28 The Helicopter 0:53
  • 29 Communication 1:58

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