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Synopsis:
What if mankind had to leave Earth, and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off?

Academy Award-winning writer-director Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo) and the inventive storytellers and technical geniuses at Pixar Animation Studios (The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille) transport moviegoers to a galaxy not so very far away for a new computer-animated cosmic comedy about a determined robot named WALL*E. After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, WALL*E(short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class) discovers a new purpose in life (besides collecting knick-knacks) when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. EVE comes to realize that WALL*E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet's future, and races back to space to report her findings to the humans (who have been eagerly awaiting word that it is safe to return home). Meanwhile, WALL*E chases EVE across the galaxy and sets into motion one of the most exciting and imaginative comedy adventures ever brought to the big screen.

Joining WALL*E on his fantastic journey across a universe of never-before-imagined visions of the future, is a hilarious cast of characters including a pet cockroach, and a heroic team of malfunctioning misfit robots.

....WALT DISNEY RECORDS proudly presents the WALL*E ORIGINAL SCORE by Thomas Newman. PLUS a BRAND NEW PETER GABRIEL single "Down To Earth".

Album Description
What if mankind had to leave Earth and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off? Academy Award- winning writer/director Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo) and the inventive storytellers and technical geniuses at Pixar Animation Studios transport moviegoers to a galaxy not so very far away for a new computer-animated cosmic comedy about a determined robot named WALL E. After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, WALL E discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named Eve. This encounter leads to WALL E chasing Eve across the galaxy and sets into motion one of the most exciting and imaginative comedy adventures ever brought to the big screen.

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5 out of 5 stars

Score for an intimate space opera June 28, 2008
20 out of 20 found this review helpful

This soundtrack really stands on its own, despite accompanying one of the most achingly beautiful films I have ever seen.

Stanton says in the liner notes that the movie as a whole was a space opera, something he kept emphasizing as Newman composed. Compared to the defining space opera, the original Star Wars trilogy, there are rather a lot of differences. Williams' score in Star Wars had a clear sense of accoustics and an expansive staging that translated even while watching the film. With a good sound system, you can almost imagine an orchestra pit just below the screen. The score seemed to come from the eternally romantic Star Wars universe itself, boldly proclaiming its themes of good, evil, love, and war.

Newman's score for WALL-E, on the other hand, has a sonically closed or condensed aspect to it that draws you in closer to the intimate world of its inhabitants. As breathtaking as Stanton's vision of outer space turns out to be, you are still invited to experience it through the eyes of a newcomer, a little robot who, like yourself, has never been there before. Rather than coming from the universe, the soundtrack to WALL-E seems rather to simply be the music that accompanies the imaginative, curious, and ultimately wonderstruck mind.

Although I liked nearly all of it, EVE stood out as my favorite individual track. In all I recommend the album, especially to those who enjoyed the movie.

5 out of 5 stars

WALL-E's Oscar-Worthy Score & Song June 29, 2008
20 out of 20 found this review helpful

I saw "WALL-E" the other night, and it truly is a magical film. I think the folks at Pixar have got some Oscars coming to them for this one! I also predict that two of those Oscars will be for Best Original Score and Best Original Song, both of which can be found right here on the wonderful "WALL-E" soundtrack. Thomas Newman's score is at turns delightful, quirky, and beautiful, while Peter Gabriel's song, "Down To Earth" (co-written with Newman), which plays over the film's end credits, is simply an uplifting joy. I sincerely hope that both Newman and Gabriel are justly rewarded at the Academy Awards for their marvelous "WALL-E" music. And, as an added bonus, the "WALL-E" soundtrack also includes Louis Armstrong's whimsical treatment of the old Edith Piaf fave, "La Vie En Rose," as well as the film's signature song, "Put On Your Sunday Clothes" (from "Hello Dolly"). There's also a few soundbites from the movie scattered throughout. So, what's not to like about the "WALL-E" soundtrack? It's a wonderful CD, and I highly recommend it. (And go see the movie too!)

4 out of 5 stars

WALL-E Score Serves to Elevate Movie July 2, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

In a film where there is not a word of dialogue from your main character for over half an hour, the score has a special duty. Whereas it might take a backseat in films with action and elaborate monologues to care our auditory senses along, WALLE's design forces Thomas Newman to stand in the foreground, pants down, exposed to the audience. In some ways WALLE marks a touch of the standard fare for Thomas Newman. At first impression it could be suggested that his particular brand of restraint toward an overly-developed set of themes and motifs might be inappropriate for a large fun sci-fi outing. However, Newman makes no apologies for his consistent use of light and airy orchestrations and without a doubt, it raises up the film.

While fans of recent Pixar films may be hyped up on the delightful and more pronounced themes Michael Giacchino, it would be hard to argue that he could match Newman in the realm of tone. And WALLE, despite its very well-paced plot is a film that relies on tone.

There is no cohesive set of themes in WALLE. There are no really action-packed cues to get our hearts pumping. Instead, we are presented with music that defines its world. In the year 2815 AD there is one robot left to clean up the garbage left behind on earth. It is a new but familiar world. One which requires a tonal introduction. Newman obliges. From the first cue "2815 AD" (following "Put On Your Sunday Clothes" from "Hello Dolly!") Newman creates a fantasy tone for us that drags us into a world with one occupant left. The spine-tingling chord shifts and arpeggiated harp immediately create a feeling of isolation that gives form to the earth of the future. This musical thought is followed up at the end of the film in "Horizon 12.2" but with the isolation feeling substituted with a sense of curiosity in the music. While this styling has not become standard fare for sci-fi movies in the past few years. One need only look at Jerry Goldsmith's score for Alien (which Newman seems to pay homage to) to find the value of tonal science- fiction music.

Newman has managed to tap in to the brainwaves of his main character. The tone of the music often follows closely the mindset of WALLE and helps us along when WALLE's thoughts might be a little unclear for us. Newman also relies heavily on his established use of rhythmic strings and staccato brass to drive the film from point to point. Perhaps the most interesting new element would be the introduction of the Harp which expertly serves to levitate or add mystery to the cues it graces. The only downside to the construction of these cues may be that rarely is a theme allowed to fully develop within a cue. But, that kind of imitates the pattern of the story. WALLE is not allowed his expression of love for EVE to play out until the end of the film. Cues like "Define Dancing" serve to express those feelings but never let them reach their conclusion. While not necessarily helpful for those who might want to listen to the score on its own, it works splendidly in the film.

For those bombastic action moments Newman has no trouble giving us some full orchestrations. The momentum in "EVE Retrieve", "Rogue Robots", and "Hyperjump" drive along their respective scenes without becoming overly thematic. They just move well. Also fun and charming are the themes for EVE and WALLE which were co-written with Peter Gabriel. WALLE's is light and quirky, while EVE's is flowing and graceful. Perhaps the most fun in the score however is Newman's short jingle for the "BNL" company, sure to amuse.

Overall, fans should find the score to be a strong addition to Newman's personal brand of sensitive and emotion driven tones. While, there could have been more thematic development in places, the score serves the film without ever getting in its way, which is quite a feat considering its prominence.

5 out of 5 stars

I love the Walle soundtrack June 24, 2008
7 out of 10 found this review helpful

I love the new Pixar soundtrack Walle. My favorite track is the Peter Gabriel song "Down To Earth". It is very uplifting. My other favorite track is the lovely "La Vie En Rose" performed by the legendary Louis Armstrong. He plays the trumpet for the first minute of this track and sings vocals the rest of the way. This track alone is a musical treat. Michael Crawford lends his talents on "Put Your Sunday Clothes On". It is a very optimistic song. Composer Thomas Newman provides a lovely score to this film. My favorite instrumental track on this disc is the Walle theme. This track is a fun two minutes long. I also love the track "First Date". This is a happy track to listen to. "Walle Pod Adventure" is a nice track too. This track sounds so exciting. I really enjoyed this soundtrack.

3 out of 5 stars

Great Soundtrack; Horrible Packaging July 5, 2008
7 out of 12 found this review helpful

The soundtrack is really great. I have no problems with that at all.

My problem is with the packaging. I just bought the soundtrack--the physical soundtrack, not downloaded.
While the idea behind it is pretty cool--recycled material, kind of cardboard-esque--it is hard to get it out of the little pocket they gave it. Not to mention, by the time I got it out of that little pocket, it had three or four scratches. Not a big deal, but they should have kinda thought ahead a bit...
I ended up switching the disc and the little booklet around, since the pocket for the booklet is more loose.

Anyway, word to the wise: if you buy the physical soundtrack, be careful getting it out. Squeeze the sides and shake instead of trying to pull it out.

The soundtrack itself is great.

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