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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • joyous orchestral bursts of energy
  • playful melodies for family fun
  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • vibrant soundscapes for imagination

Maybe skip if you want

  • long, introspective listening sessions
  • slow-paced, minimalistic soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Huddle 2:22
  • 2 The Eggs Hatch 0:39
  • 3 Birth of Mumble 1:43
  • 4 Wives Ho! 4:07
  • 5 Singing Lessons 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 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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