The Shrek Soundtracks are a collection of soundtracks from all four Shrek movies, including separate editions for the movie score. All four films star Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz. Each soundtrack contains all songs featured in their respective film, and the score soundtrack contains the music composed by Harry Gregson-Williams. Score is music which plays in the background while a certain scene rolls, to emphasize the mood of that specific scene.
Background
Shrek introduced a new element to give the film a unique feel; The film used pop music and other oldies to make the story more forward. Covers of songs like On the Road Again and Try a Little Tenderness were integrated in the film's score.[1] As the film was about to be completed, Katzenberg suggested to the filmmakers to redo the film's ending in order to "go out with a big laugh"; Instead of ending film with just a storybook closing over Shrek and Fiona as they ride off into the sunset, they decided to add a song "I'm a Believer" by Smash Mouth and show all the fairytale creatures in the film.[2]
Although Rufus Wainwright's version of the song "Hallelujah" appeared in the soundtrack album, it was John Cale's version that appeared in the film; in a radio interview, Rufus Wainwright suggested that his version of "Hallelujah" did not appear in the film due to the "glass ceiling" he was hitting because of his sexuality. An alternate explanation posits that because Wainwright was an artist for DreamWorks and John Cale was not, thus licensing issues prohibited Cale's version from appearing in the soundtrack album, despite having the filmmakers wanting to have Cale's version appear in the film.[3]
Soundtrack
Shrek: Music from the Original Motion Picture |
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Soundtrack album by Various artists |
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Released |
May 15, 2001 |
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Genre |
Alternative rock, pop rock, pop, soul |
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Label |
DreamWorks |
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Producer |
Ron Aniello, Joe Barresi, Jon Brion, Jimmy Harry, Oliver Leiber, Patrick Leonard, Mike Mangini, Eric Valentine, Pete Wingfield, Gavin Greenaway, Harry Gregson-Williams, John Powell, Steve Greenberg, Marylata E. Jacob[4] |
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Shrek chronology |
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Shrek: Music from the Original Motion Picture is the soundtrack of the 2001 Academy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated animated feature Shrek.
The album was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Film Music (lost to the score of Moulin Rouge!) and the Grammy Award for "Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media" (lost to the score of O Brother, Where Art Thou?).
The album has sold 2,475,000 copies in the US as of April 2014.[5]
Track listing
1. |
"Stay Home" (Performed by Self) | Matt Mahaffey | Eric Valentine |
3:28 |
2. |
"I'm a Believer" (Performed by Smash Mouth) | Neil Diamond | Eric Valentine |
3:05 |
3. |
"Like Wow!" (Performed by Leslie Carter) | Jimmy Harry, Sandra St. Victor | Oliver Leiber, David Gamson |
3:34 |
4. |
"It Is You (I Have Loved)" (Performed by Dana Glover) | Harry Gregson-Williams, John Powell, Gavin Greenaway, Dana Glover | Gavin Greenaway, Harry Gregson-Williams |
3:58 |
5. |
"Best Years of Our Lives" (Performed by Baha Men) | David Jaymes, Geoffrey Deane | Michael Mangini, Steven Greenberg |
2:58 |
6. |
"Bad Reputation" (Performed by Halfcocked (Original version by Joan Jett used in the film) [6]) | Joan Jett, Kenny Laguna, Ritchie Cordell, Marty Kupersmith | Joe Barresi |
2:20 |
7. |
"My Beloved Monster" (Performed by Eels) | E | Jon Brion, E |
2:10 |
8. |
"You Belong to Me" (Performed by Jason Wade) | Pee Wee King, Redd Stewart, Chilton Price | Ron Aniello |
2:41 |
9. |
"All Star" (Performed by Smash Mouth) | Greg Camp | Eric Valentine |
3:20 |
10. |
"Hallelujah" (Performed by Rufus Wainwright[6][Note 1]) | Leonard Cohen | Patrick Leonard |
4:08 |
11. |
"I'm on My Way" (Performed by The Proclaimers) | Charlie Reid, Craig Reid | Pete Wingfield |
3:39 |
12. |
"I'm a Believer (Reprise)" (Performed by Eddie Murphy) | Neil Diamond | N/A |
1:13 |
13. |
"True Love's First Kiss" (Composed by Harry Gregson-Williams and John Powell) | Harry Gregson-Williams, John Powell | Harry Gregson-Williams, John Powell |
3:10 |
Reception
Professional ratings |
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Review scores |
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Source | Rating |
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AllMusic | [8] |
Chart positions
Songs that appear in the film but not the soundtrack album
Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party!
These songs feature in the party at the end of the movie.
Score
Shrek: Original Motion Picture Score is the film score to the 2001 Academy Award winning animated feature, Shrek. It is composed by Harry Gregson-Williams and John Powell and was the second soundtrack released from the film.
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Harry Gregson-Williams and John Powell.
1. |
"Fairytale" |
1:26 |
2. |
"Ogre Hunters/Fairytale Deathcamp" |
1:35 |
3. |
"Donkey Meets Shrek" |
2:37 |
4. |
"Eating Alone" |
1:17 |
5. |
"Uninvited Guests" |
2:09 |
6. |
"March of Farquuad" |
0:38 |
7. |
"The Perfect King" |
1:17 |
8. |
"Welcome to Duloc" |
0:34 |
9. |
"Tournament Speech" |
0:51 |
10. |
"What Kind of Quest" |
2:22 |
11. |
"Dragon!/Fiona Awakens" |
2:06 |
12. |
"One of a Kind Knight" |
1:19 |
13. |
"Saving Donkey's Ass" |
0:43 |
14. |
"Escape from the Dragon" |
1:58 |
15. |
"Helmet Hair" |
2:08 |
16. |
"Delivery Boy Shrek/Making Camp" |
0:47 |
17. |
"Friends Journey to Duloc" |
2:42 |
18. |
"Starry Night" |
0:58 |
19. |
"Singing Princess" |
1:35 |
20. |
"Better Out Than In/Sunflower/I'll Tell Him" |
2:10 |
21. |
"Merry Men" |
0:43 |
22. |
"Fiona Kicks Ass" |
0:28 |
23. |
"Fiona's Secret" |
3:02 |
24. |
"Why Wait to Be Wed/You Thought Wrong" |
1:58 |
25. |
"Ride the Dragon" |
1:36 |
26. |
"I Object" |
1:51 |
27. |
"Transformation/The End" |
3:26 |
Total length: |
44:16 |
Soundtrack
Shrek 2: Motion Picture Soundtrack |
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Soundtrack album by Various artists |
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Released |
May 11, 2004[15] |
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Genre |
Rock, alternative rock, pop rock, glam rock, experimental rock |
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Length |
47:35 |
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Label |
DreamWorks, Geffen |
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Producer |
Brad Jones, Brendan O'Brien, Gustavo Santaolalla, Guy Sigsworth, Eric Valentine, Tony Visconti, Andy Zulla, John Alagia, Andrew Sherman, Joseph Arthur, Robin Eaton, Harry Gregson-Williams, Ken Rich, Butterfly Boucher, Juan CampodΓ³nico, Mark Oliver Everett[16] |
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Various artists chronology |
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Singles from Shrek 2: Motion Picture Soundtrack |
- "Accidentally in Love"
Released: May 11, 2004
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Shrek 2: Motion Picture Soundtrack is the soundtrack for the hit animated comedy film Shrek 2 and was released in May 2004, to accompany the release of the film. The soundtrack reached the top ten on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on the Soundtrack Albums as well as topping the albums chart in Australia. The lead single, "Accidentally in Love" by the Counting Crows, reached the top ten of the Billboard Adult Top 40, the top 20 of singles charts worldwide and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song. The soundtrack also features two versions of the 1980s Bonnie Tyler hit "Holding Out for a Hero".
Track listing
- "Funkytown", was originally produced by Lipps Inc., but in the Shrek 2 motion picture, Donna Summer's remake was used.
- Eddie Murphy is also heard singing "Rawhide".
- Ben Folds song "Rockin' the Suburbs" was used in the trailer of the film but it was not included on the soundtrack nor in the film.
- At 0:5:52 in the movie, a trumpeter plays the melody of the Hawaii 5-O Opening Theme by Morton Stevens.
Chart positions
Songs from Far Far Away Idol
Most of the original voiceβactors reprised their roles, with some performed by additional singers.[25]
- "Disco Inferno" by The Trammps; sung by Donkey (Eddie Murphy)
- "Mr. Roboto" by Styx; sung by Pinocchio (Cody Cameron)
- "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper; sung by Doris, The Ugly Stepsister (Larry King)
- "Hungry Like the Wolf" by Duran Duran; sung by the Three Pigs (Cody Cameron) and the Big Bad Wolf (Aron Warner)
- "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred; sung by Prince Charming (Randy Crenshaw)
- "I Can See Clearly Now" by Jimmy Cliff; sung by The Three Blind Mice (Randy Crenshaw)
- "Sugar Sugar" by The Archies; sung by Gingy (Conrad Vernon)
- "Hooked on a Feeling" by Blue Swede; sung by Captain Hook (Matt Mahaffey)
- "These Boots Are Made for Walking" by Nancy Sinatra; sung by Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas)
- "What I Like About You" by The Romantics; sung by Shrek (Mike Myers, singing voice by Michael Gough) and Fiona (Cameron Diaz, singing voice by Renee Sands)[footnote 1]
- "My Way" by Frank Sinatra; sung by Simon Cowell (singing voice by Rick Riso)
Shrek 2: Party CD
Shrek 2: Party CD is a bonus CD released exclusively at US Walmart stores[27] alongside the Shrek 2 film. The bonus CD features six songs taken from the Far Far Away Idol ending featured at the end of the film as well as six karaoke tracks of the same six songs.[28] The songs are credited to the characters who sang the songs.[26]
Track listing
1. |
"Disco Inferno" | Donkey |
2:48 |
2. |
"These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" | Puss in Boots |
2:25 |
3. |
"I Can See Clearly Now" | Three Blind Mice |
2:26 |
4. |
"Hooked on a Feeling" | Captain Hook |
2:18 |
5. |
"I'm Too Sexy" | Prince Charming |
2:57 |
6. |
"What I Like About You" | Shrek & Fiona |
3:21 |
7. |
"Disco Inferno" (Karaoke) | |
2:51 |
8. |
"These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" (Karaoke) | |
2:27 |
9. |
"I Can See Clearly Now" (Karaoke) | |
2:41 |
10. |
"Hooked on a Feeling" (Karaoke) | |
2:39 |
11. |
"I'm Too Sexy" (Karaoke) | |
3:05 |
12. |
"What I Like About You" (Karaoke) | |
3:01 |
Total length: |
33:06 |
Score
Shrek 2: Original Motion Picture Score is the film score to the 2004 animated feature, Shrek 2, the sequel to the Academy Award winner Shrek. Unlike its predecessor, the score for Shrek 2 was only composed by Harry Gregson-Williams.
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Harry Gregson-Williams.
1. |
"Prince Charming" |
2:05 |
2. |
"Leaving Home" |
1:12 |
3. |
"Far Far Away" |
1:44 |
4. |
"Family Dinner" |
2:10 |
5. |
"Fiona's Room" |
1:01 |
6. |
"We Need to Talk" |
1:32 |
7. |
"The Poison Apple" |
1:20 |
8. |
"The Factory" |
1:40 |
9. |
"By the Ol' Oak" |
2:02 |
10. |
"Annoying Talking Animal" |
2:56 |
11. |
"The Potion Room" |
3:08 |
12. |
"Deep Fried" |
2:02 |
13. |
"Not Meant to Be" |
2:49 |
14. |
"The Ball" |
1:09 |
15. |
"The Prince of Her Dreams" |
2:16 |
16. |
"Tonight on "Knights"" |
0:48 |
17. |
"Magic Tea" |
1:50 |
18. |
"The Mission" |
1:29 |
19. |
"Muffin Man" |
1:10 |
20. |
"Get the Wand" |
2:08 |
21. |
"All Is Revealed" |
3:16 |
22. |
"Dragon!!" |
0:38 |
Total length: |
40:25 |
Footnotes:
- β Renee Sandstrom as credited
Soundtrack
Shrek the Third: Motion Picture Soundtrack |
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Soundtrack album by Various artists |
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Released |
May 15, 2007 |
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Genre |
Hard rock, rock, pop |
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Length |
46:50 |
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Label |
Columbia/Geffen |
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Producer |
Ron Fair, Abraham Laboriel, Sr., Thom Panunzio, Jack Joseph Puig, Philip White, The Underdogs, Harry Gregson-Williams, will.i.am, Tal Herzberg, Mark Oliver Everett, Jared Gosselin, Mateo Laboriel[30] |
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Shrek chronology |
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Shrek the Third: Motion Picture Soundtrack, the soundtrack for the film Shrek the Third was released on May 15, 2007 on Columbia and Geffen Records.[31] A wide range of artists are featured in this soundtrack, including Paul McCartney & Wings, Led Zeppelin, Eels, The Ramones, pop/R&B singer Fergie, and Wolfmother. Eddie Murphy and Antonio Banderas perform another duet, a cover of Sly & the Family Stone's "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)".
Track listing
Chart positions
Songs that appear in the film but not the soundtrack album
Score
Shrek the Third: Original Motion Picture Score |
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Soundtrack album by Harry Gregson-Williams |
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Released |
June 19, 2007 |
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Genre |
Score |
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Length |
37:13 |
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Label |
Varèse Sarabande[36] |
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Shrek chronology |
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Shrek the Third: Original Motion Picture Score is the film score to the 2007 animated feature Shrek the Third, the third movie in the Shrek series. It was composed by British composer Harry Gregson-Williams.
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Harry Gregson-Williams.
1. |
"The Royal Treatment" |
2:31 |
2. |
"Fatherly Dreams" |
2:19 |
3. |
"The Frog King Dies" |
2:51 |
4. |
"Another Adventure" |
2:33 |
5. |
"Little Ogre Feet" |
1:53 |
6. |
"Worcestershiree?" |
1:53 |
7. |
"Charmed & Dangerous" |
3:25 |
8. |
"Artie's Sob Story" |
1:33 |
9. |
"A Warm & Fuzzy Navel" |
2:17 |
10. |
"The Campfire" |
1:34 |
11. |
"The Hook Attack" |
1:22 |
12. |
"Merlin" |
1:48 |
13. |
"The Trip Home" |
2:15 |
14. |
"Princess Resistance" |
2:26 |
15. |
"The Dressing Room" |
2:19 |
16. |
"The Show Begins" |
2:03 |
17. |
"King Arthur" |
3:30 |
18. |
"(Almost) Alone at Last" |
2:01 |
Total length: |
37:13 |
Soundtrack
Track listing
Omitted tracks
- "Wearing My Rolex" by Wiley
- "Orinoco Flow" by Enya
- "For Once in My Life" by Stevie Wonder
Chart positions
Score
Shrek Forever After: Original Motion Picture Score is the film score to the 2010 animated feature Shrek Forever After, the fourth and final movie in the Shrek series. It was composed by British composer Harry Gregson-Williams.
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Harry Gregson-Williams.
1. |
"Once (More) Upon a Time" |
1:59 |
2. |
"Rumpelstiltskin" |
3:30 |
3. |
"Same Day, Every Day" |
3:32 |
4. |
"Shrek Signs the Deal" |
3:36 |
5. |
"Rumpel's Kingdom" |
4:21 |
6. |
"The Exit Clause" |
2:36 |
7. |
"Ogre Resistance" |
1:50 |
8. |
""Din Din!"" |
0:28 |
9. |
"Rumpel's Announcement" |
3:17 |
10. |
"Planning the Attack" |
2:10 |
11. |
"Fiona Doesn't Love Me" |
3:17 |
12. |
"Deal of a Lifetime" |
3:04 |
13. |
"The Main Event" |
1:49 |
14. |
"Rumpel's Defeat" |
2:22 |
15. |
"His Day Is Up" |
2:43 |
16. |
"Never Been Better" |
1:31 |
Total length: |
42:24 |
Notes
- β Although the song was performed by John Cale in the film, it didn't appear on the soundtrack album.[7]
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