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 enlarge | Creators: Ann Atkinson, Bruce Morgenthaler, Christian Kollgaard, Frances Liu Wu, Nico Carmine Abondolo, Nicolas Philippon, Norman Ludwin, Peter Doubrovsky, Susan Ranney, Bill Bernstein, Charles Coker, David Riddles, Gary Bovyer, Michael O'donovan, Rose Corrigan, Armen Ksajikian, Chris Ermacoff, Christina Soule, Dane Little, Daniel Smith
Label: Walt Disney Records
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
Buy New: $8.02
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Avg. Customer Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 715
Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.8 x 0.3
MPN: 000174302
UPC: 050087119508
EAN: 0050087119508
ASIN: B0017LFKMY
Release Date: June 24, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Wall-E Scores Big June 25, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Not only has Thomas Newman created a wonderful score for this film, but peter Gabriel's song is absolutely stunning in its execution and message. The score is so full of emotion, catchy themes, and pure innovation in the sounds that are used. Not to mention, some of the robots from the film, like lovable Wall-E, M-O, and a few others have there say on the score as well. The two songs from "Hello Dolly" also make this score a must own.
I enjoyed every moment of the score and I know it will stay in my top faves for a long time, especially "Down to Earth," a wonderful anthem to the Earth and the wonders it holds and how dreams are always possible to achieve.
Andrew Stanton and Thomas Newman have created a legendary film August 7, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
OK, so I'm a complete sap. Even as I write this tears are forming. WALL-E is a Disney/Pixar film that will undoubtedly become a legend. I don't know how Andrew Stanton, Thomas Newman and their teams did it, but this is a movie like nothing you have ever seen before. I've heard all the gripes that the film offends overweight people (hey, I'm overweight and it didn't even come close to offensive). Other gripes range from ecological offenses, it's too liberal, and that the film is hypocritical because Disney/Pixar are selling toys that are not biodegradable...the list goes on. People who watch this film and say such things I feel are saying it because 1)They're just plain jealous of the success of Disney/Pixar and most of all they don't get it that 2) THIS IS A LOVE STORY! It's just that simple. I say to those who dislike it for those reasons to please stop looking so deep into this film. Yes, it brings up the fact that we've got to stop trashing our planet, but isn't that a good thing to say?
WALL-E is truly one of the most wonderful, beautiful, touching love stories I have ever seen and not once is the word "love" even mentioned! Matter of fact the first 20 minutes or so there is hardly any dialogue. Wall-E is such an endearing character. He's part E.T., SHORT CIRCUIT,Chaplin and Keaton and pretty much a trash compactor with binoculars for a face. And even though he technically doesn't have one he is ALL heart.
But since this is supposed to be a review of the CD let me just say that if Thomas Newman doesn't get an Oscar (as well as the film itself) then the voters are clearly dismissing this amazing composition which I feel, so far, is the best music Newman has ever written. From the very beginning of the film the music feels mysterious, desolate, lonely yet you get the sense that something pretty incredible is about to happen to our little robot friend and his pet cockroach (who ever thought that a cockroach could be so cute)? Wall-E's theme is Newman being wacky and fun and the rest of the score just soars. There are a few tracks that will have you in tears especially if you've seen this film. I've read a few reviews where people hope that Thomas Newman and Peter Gabriel's song, "Down to Earth" wins the Oscar as well, but if I'm correct I believe that the Academy has a new ruling that songs played over the credits of the film are not eligible for a nomination so I'm afraid they'll lose out in that category.
Please see this movie and please buy this CD and get the DVD when that comes out. WALL-E has now become my favorite film of all time. It's one little robot's breathtaking journey through the galaxy to be with the one who fulfills his life. Don't look for deep meanings. It's simply a film about love and the desire to connect and what's so bad about that? Thank you Messrs. Stanton and Newman and all those people that worked on this film and made it a classic that all ages will enjoy!
The credits roll, and whoa... July 6, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Wall-E is magical, no doubt, and the soundtrack contributes and compliments it all. But for me, when the credits rolled, and "Down to Earth" began I was just floored. I know that if something grabs me the first time I hear it, something is up; this is a very uplifting and magical piece, perfectly suited to the movie. I haven't heard Peter Gabriel in some time, but you can't mistake him, and he and everybody with him has really done a fine, fine thing. Some other reviewer noted "Oscar"; who needs awards but, if this can be topped, I can't wait to hear it. I walked out the the theater and mentioned to my wife that this would grab a best song Oscar.
Simply amazing! July 6, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The first time I saw the movie in a theater, I was amazed by the visuals, story, every single aspect of the movie, and ESPECIALLY the score! The second time watching Wall-E, I just melted and kept falling for the soundtrack. It's so good it sounds better the more you listen to it!
The music just captivated me. It made the movie perfect to watch. The score seemed to perfectly match and enhance the mood of the scenes. My favorites include First Date, Define Dancing, and of course, Down to Earth!
Get your hands on the soundtrack now, some way, some how!
 I love Peter Gabriel's "Down to Earth!" July 6, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I enjoyed the soundtrack for this movie. But, what struck me instantly was the first song that was played during the end credits. I had to find out the name and who composed it. Peter Gabriel's "Down to Earth" was the song that ultimately inspired me. I wish there were more like this song available, but I am still happy with listening to it over and over for now.
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