Who Framed Roger Rabbit – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Alan Silvestri · 1988
46 min · 16 tracks · blues
A whimsical blend of jazz and orchestral themes that transports listeners to a vibrant world where animation meets reality.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hungarian Rhapsody (Dueling Pianos) — This track stands out by infusing a classic piece with playful piano duels, perfectly capturing the chaotic energy of the animated sequences.
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Why Don't You Do Right? — Performed in a pivotal scene, this jazzy number showcases character depth while highlighting the film's blend of classic animation with adult themes.
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Toontown — This composition immerses listeners in the vibrant world of Toontown, utilizing lively instrumentation to evoke a sense of wonder and playful chaos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The soundtrack effectively combines orchestral and jazz elements, enhancing the film's narrative while maintaining a distinct character.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate sound effects from the film, blending music with dialogue and ambient sounds to enhance the storytelling.
- The album includes recurring themes for characters, such as 'Jessica's Theme' and 'Eddie's Theme', which help to unify the score.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical and playful exploration
- dynamic thematic transitions
- short bursts of creativity
- immersive cinematic storytelling
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Alan Silvestri composed the soundtrack for Who Framed Roger Rabbit, he was already an established film composer, known for his work on films like Romancing the Stone. This soundtrack marked a significant moment in his career as it showcased his ability to blend different musical styles, further solidifying his reputation in Hollywood as a versatile composer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hans Zimmer· John Williams· James Newton Howard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Maroon Logo 0:19
- 2 Maroon Cartoon 3:25
- 3 Valiant & Valiant 4:22
- 4 The Weasels 2:08
- 5 Hungarian Rhapsody (Dueling Pianos) 1:54
- 6 Judge Doom 3:47
- 7 Why Don't You Do Right? 3:07
- 8 No Justice for Toons 2:45
- 9 The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down (Roger's Song) 0:47
- 10 Jessica's Theme 2:03
- 11 Toontown 4:44
- 12 Eddie's Theme 5:22
- 13 The Gag Factory 3:49
- 14 The Will 1:10
- 15 Smile Darn Ya Smile / That's All, Folks! 1:17
- 16 End Title 4:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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