Finding Nemo Soundtrack

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Feel like you're adrift in an Australian current?
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this CD is great for all ages -- parents won't go nuts listening to it in the car.

  • Positive messages0
    The film has minor instances of misbehavior (Nemo rebels against his father's over-protectiveness; some fish make fun of Nemo's undersized fin), but the soundtrack does not.
  • Violence0
    This expressive soundtrack occasionally sounds scary, when, for example, the barracuda attacks the clownfish eggs.
  • Sex0
    There are no sexual situations.
  • Language0
    The only sung track is the oldie "Beyond The Sea," recorded here by Robbie Williams.
  • Consumerism0
    The soundtrack does not deal with trade or brand names, although it could be seen as an ad for the movie.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking0
    There are no references to drugs or alcohol.
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What's the story?

Inspired by the variety of plant and animal life in Australian seas, Thomas Newman uses unique instruments (including water and fin) and recurring melodies on the FINDING NEMO SOUNDTRACK to distinguish clownfish tyke Nemo, his anxious father Marlin, and forgetful, cheery Dory. This playfulness extends to minor characters, too, like the fearsome young Darla, identified with a discordant slash of strings straight out of Psycho when she appears. And as he did in the American Beauty soundtrack, Newman unites keyboards and percussion with sparse tones of natural and synthesized instruments to create a dreamy world we've never visited before.

Is it any good?

 

Master composer Newman once again displays his invention and talent in this beautifully scored soundtrack. The music in and of itself is wonderful, but he extends the listening experience to the other senses, somehow creating a feeling of the Australian seas and distinct moods for the characters of the movie.

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What families can talk about

Families can talk about how Thomas Newman actually is able to create a sense of the Australian seas by using unique instruments (like water and fin) and recurring melodies. And how does he distinguish (and enhance) the characters -- such as Nemo, his father Marlin, and forgetful Dory -- through the music?

This review was written by Cynthea Riesenberg
Artist:Various Artists
Release date:May 20, 2003
Label:Walt Disney Records
Genre:Soundtrack
Parental advisory:No
This review was written by Cynthea Riesenberg
 

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