Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie (soundtrack)
| Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie (Music from the Motion Picture) | ||||
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| Released | September 29, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | May 2023 | |||
| Studio | Ocean Way Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee | |||
| Genre | Film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 62:25 | |||
| Label | Paramount Music | |||
| Producer | Pinar Toprak | |||
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Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie (Music from the Motion Picture) is the soundtrack to the 2023 film Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie directed by Cal Brunker, a sequel to the 2021 film Paw Patrol: The Movie. The soundtrack featured original score composed by Pinar Toprak, which released on September 29, 2023, the same day as the film's theatrical release.[1]
Development
[edit]On January 25, 2023, Pinar Toprak was announced to compose the film's musical score, replacing Heitor Pereira from the first film.[2][3] Toprak described it as a "truly exciting and joyful experience" on composing the film.[4] Unlike the predecessor, which did not have a soundtrack release, the album for Toprak's score was released on September 29, 2023 through Paramount Music.[1] The end credits revealed that the score recording took place at the Ocean Way Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, in May 2023.[5][6]
Original songs
[edit]Additionally, three original songs were announced to be made for the film.[7] Bryson Tiller performs "Down Like That", which was released by Trapsoul and RCA Records on September 8.[8][9] Mckenna Grace performs "Bark to the Beat" with Blackbear, which was released by Photo Finish Records on September 15,[10] while Christina Aguilera performs "Learning To Fly", which was released by RCA Records on September 22.[7]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie" | 0:37 |
| 2. | "Scorcher" | 1:48 |
| 3. | "PAW Patrol to the Rescue" | 3:31 |
| 4. | "All Junk to Begin With" | 1:01 |
| 5. | "Looking Through the Telescope" | 1:48 |
| 6. | "Meteor Crash" | 1:51 |
| 7. | "Tower Destroyed" | 1:28 |
| 8. | "Loading Meteor" | 2:00 |
| 9. | "Skye Takes All the Crystals" | 1:41 |
| 10. | "Glowing Meteor" | 2:19 |
| 11. | "Skye Can Fly" | 1:02 |
| 12. | "Superpowers!" | 1:36 |
| 13. | "Wrecking Ball" | 1:42 |
| 14. | "Very Important Mission" | 2:41 |
| 15. | "Perfect Roommates" | 1:49 |
| 16. | "Air Humdinger" | 1:29 |
| 17. | "Mayday Call" | 4:33 |
| 18. | "It Was a Trap" | 1:08 |
| 19. | "I'd Do Anything" | 4:36 |
| 20. | "Skye Captured" | 2:38 |
| 21. | "Why Should I Care" | 2:23 |
| 22. | "Skye's Gone" | 1:24 |
| 23. | "Fighting Humdinger" | 2:40 |
| 24. | "Rescuing Skye" | 4:01 |
| 25. | "Fighting Victoria Vance" | 2:20 |
| 26. | "Skye vs. Meteors" | 5:39 |
| 27. | "Duty to Protect" | 2:49 |
| Total length: | 62:25 | |
Reception
[edit]Courtney Howard of Variety wrote "Composer Pinar Toprak’s evocative score is complementary without being pushy, enhancing character drive."[11] Out Loud Culture wrote that the score "enhances the experience".[12]
Credits
[edit]Credits adapted from Paramount Music.[13]
- Score composer and producer: Pinar Toprak
- Music editor: Shie Rozow
- Assistant music editor: Peter Zongting Li
- Additional music and arrangements: Antonio Di Iorio and Emir Isilay
- Musical assistance: Ece Muniroglu
- Recorded at Ocean Way Nashville with the “Nashville Recording Orchestra”
- Ocean Way Nashville Operations Manager: Austin Atwood
- Ocean Way Nashville Business Manager: Jamie Warden
- Ocean Way Nashville Director: Joe Baldridge
- Orchestra Conducted by Anthony Parnther
- Additional Conductor: Philip Keveren
- Music Contractors: Zimmitti Music Group
- Score Recording Engineer: Nick Spezia
- Assistant Engineer and Pro Tools Operator: Katelyn Prieboy
- Score Mixed by: Alan Meyerson
- Mix Assistant: Michael Gossard
- Mixed at Ocean View Music
- Orchestrators: Zuzana Michlerová, Adam Klemens, Ana Kasrashvili and Bernhard P. Eder
- Additional Orchestration: Dominik Svoboda
- Copyists: Dominik Svoboda and Jiří Šimůnek
- Music Librarian: Brad Ritchie
- Soundtrack Album Coordinator: Michael Murphy
- Album Mastered by Jett Galindo
Musicians
[edit]- Violins: Dave Davidson • David Angell • Conni Ellisor • Karen Winklemann • Jenny Bifano • Alison Hoffman • Alicia Enstorm • Wei-Stun Chang • Katelyn Kelly • Rachel Englander • Alison McKelvey • Dayna Bee • Chuck Callahan • Kristin Weber • Kelsie Peppars • Carrie Bailey • Amy Helman • Eliza Cho • Jessica Blackwell • Hannah Borrells Tyler • Ben Plotnick • Avery Bright • Philip Ducreay • Collins McLaughlin • Laura Epling • Cassie Morrow • Annie Shaw • Julia Fisher • Matt Combs • Maddie Kasinger • Bruce Wethe
- Violas: Betsy Lamb • Monisa Angell • Seanad Chang • Razvan Berindean • Nicole Neely • Chris Lowry • Simona Rusu • Patrick Monnius • Tim Richardson • Josee Weigand
- Cellos: Sari Reist • Cremaine Booker • Austin Hoke • Nicholas Gold • Meghan Carey Berindean • Emily Rodgers • Alex Krew • Kaitlyn Raitz • Paul Miakhy
- Basses: Quentin Flowers • Tiffany Freeman • Ethan Jodziewicz • Jacob Jezioro • Jordan Wright • Sarah Ransom • Craig Nelson
- Flutes: Erik Gratton • Abigail Wick
- Oboes: Luke Simonson • Diana Dunn
- Clarinets: Emily Bowland • Spencer Prewitt
- Bassoons: Julia Harguindey • Jim Lotz
- French Horns: Jennifer Kummer • Leslie Norton • Patrick Walle • Radu Rusu • Anna Spina • Beth Beeson • Hunter Sholar
- Trumpets: Hunter Sholar • Jeff Bailey • Mike Haynes
- Trombones: Barry Green • Paul Jenkins • Matt Jefferson • Evan Clifton
- Tuba: Neil Konouchi
- Harp: Marcia Dickstein
- Electric Bass: Adam Blackstone
References
[edit]- ^ a b "PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Soundtrack Album Details". Film Music Reporter. September 28, 2023. Archived from the original on September 28, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (January 25, 2023). "Kristen Bell, Mckenna Grace, Lil Rel Howery Board 'Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie' Sequel". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 25, 2023). "'PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie' Adds Kristen Bell, McKenna Grace, James Marsden, Lil Rel Howery, North West & More". Deadline. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ Danoff, Owen (September 28, 2023). "PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Debuts Thrilling Track By Pinar Toprak [EXCLUSIVE]". ScreenRant. Archived from the original on September 29, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "(1/4) PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie is in theaters tomorrow! A huge thank you and congratulations to my entire team! Shie Rozow, my music editor and beyond, I hope you know how grateful I am for you, you're one of a kind". X. September 29, 2023. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ "Guess what we are recording this whole week with over 70 musicians?". X. May 17, 2023. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ a b Milligan, Mercedes (August 29, 2023). "PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Tunes Up with Tracks from Christina Aguilera, Bryson Tiller & More". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on September 21, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ "Bryson Tiller Gets Into His Rock Bag For "Paw Patrol" Track "Down Like That"". HotNewHipHop. September 8, 2023. Archived from the original on September 9, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ Jones, Monique. "BRYSON TILLER TO DROP 'DOWN LIKE THAT' FOR 'PAW PATROL: THE MIGHTY MOVIE,' STARRING TARAJI P. HENSON, MARSAI MARTIN AND MORE". Blavity. Archived from the original on September 30, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "Mckenna Grace Shares Thrilling New Single "Bark to the Beat" Featuring Blackbear". mxdwn Music. September 16, 2023. Archived from the original on October 14, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ Howard, Courtney (September 18, 2023). "'PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie' Review: The Plucky Pups Get a Super-Powered Sequel". Variety. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ Frazer, Neill (September 24, 2023). "The Review: The Super Powered and Pawfect 'PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie'". OutLoud! Culture. Archived from the original on October 14, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie". Paramount Music. Archived from the original on October 14, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2023.