1 |
Main
Title |
2 |
The
Introduction |
3 |
Lullaby
/ Escape |
4 |
Introducing
Charlotte |
5 |
In
The Mud |
6 |
Templeton |
| 7 |
The
Plan Begins |
8 |
"Some
Pig" |
9 |
The
Word Spreads |
10 |
The
Fall Montage |
11 |
The
Dump |
12 |
"Radiant" |
13 |
The
Big Day |
14 |
"Humble" |
15 |
"Terrific" |
16 |
Farewell
Charlotte |
17 |
Wilbur's
Homecoming |
18 |
"Ordinary
Miracle" - Sarah McLachlan |
REVIEW
You know you are in for a musical treat just by listening
to the first track “Main Title” on this soundtrack
album. As the opening escalating rhythms crescendos to its
high point where folksy and country melodies come together
in full force, you know you are in for a delightful listening
treat.
And
who other than the Oscar-nominated Danny Elfman to helm this
charming score.
Fans
of the composer can listen out for his signature calming and
moving cues which were evident in previous works like Edward
Scissorhands (1990), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
and Big Fish (2003). Besides being emotional, Elfman’s
works also tread you along with their upbeat and ingenious
rhythms and arrangements.
“Lullaby/Escape” and “Introducing Charlotte”
are such tracks where you feel like tiptoeing along with the
melody. The rest of the score is written with fascination
and dare we say it, magic, that will have you smiling at its
widespread appeal.
If
you are familiar with the story written by E.B. White, the
tracks “Some Pig”, “Radiant”, “Humble”
and “Terrific” would hold special meaning to you.
You’d be feeling for the rousing spirit evoked by the
stirring strings in the abovementioned cues.
The
47-minute album may not leave any lasting impressions of bombastic
and punchy themes in your head upon repeated listening. But
that is a good thing too, because sometimes, it is gentle
and relaxing scores like these which have therapeutic effects
on our uptight nerves.
A
suitable closing song “Ordinary Miracle” is performed
by Sarah McLachlan for the album. This reminds us for the
gorgeous Oscar-nominated song “When She Loved Me”
she sang for Toy Story 2 (1999). And together with uplifting
lyrics, this song is definitely a crowd-favourite.
We
are hoping that this album will be well-loved like the classic
storybook by listeners of all ages.
SOUNDTRACK
RATING:
Review
by John Li
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