It’s time to play the music…it’s time to light the lights…
WALT DISNEY RECORDS’ SOUNDTRACK DISNEY’S THE MUPPETS
FEATURES ORIGINAL SONGS AND CLASSIC FAN FAVORITES
Original Songs by Bret McKenzie
BURBANK, CA, October 20, 2011
– Kermit, Fozzie Bear and Miss Piggy are back and in top vocal form, as
Walt Disney Records releases the soundtrack to Disney’s “The Muppets,”
the upcoming brand new big-screen adventure starring Jason Segel, Amy
Adams and the beloved Muppet gang. Featuring songs written by Bret
McKenzie (“Flight of the Conchords”), updated versions of Muppet
classics and familiar hits given the Muppet treatment, the soundtrack
arrives in stores and at online retailers Nov. 21, 2011. The film opens
nationwide Nov. 23.
When Walter, the world's
biggest Muppet fan, his brother Gary (Jason Segel) and Gary’s girlfriend
Mary (Amy Adams) discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman
(Chris Cooper) to raze the Muppet Theater, they help Kermit reunite the
Muppets to stage a telethon and raise the $10 million needed to save the
theater. Stars Jason Segel, Amy Adams and Chris Cooper join in the
singing, as do special guests Feist, Mickey Rooney, Joanna Newsom,
Disney Music Group artist Nathan Pacheco and the whistling skills of
Andrew Bird.
Bret McKenzie, who created,
co-wrote, executive produced and starred in the hit HBO television
series “Flight of the Conchords,” is the music supervisor, as well as
the writer/producer of four original songs, including “Life’s a Happy
Song,” “Let’s Talk About Me,” “Man or Muppet” and “Me Party.” McKenzie
also produced “Pictures in My Head” and “Rainbow Connection.”
The Muppets turn in new
renditions for “The Muppet Show Theme” (co-written by Jim Henson) and
another treasured Muppet classic, the Oscar®-nominated “Rainbow
Connection,” as well as the original 1969 version of “Mah Na Mah Na.”
The felt gloves come off in new Muppet interpretations of Cee Lo Green’s
“Forget You” and Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”
Also included, the original
versions of Paul Simon’s 1972 hit “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard”
and Starship’s 1985 chart-topper “We Built This City.” The album also
features 15 dialogue interstitials from the film.
The following is a complete song list:
“The Muppet Show Theme” – The Muppets
“Life’s a Happy Song”- Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Walter
“Pictures in My Head” – Kermit the Frog and The Muppets
“Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard” – Paul Simon
“Rainbow Connection (Moopets Version)” – The Moopets
“We Built This City” – Starship
“Me Party” – Miss Piggy, Amy Adams
“Let’s Talk About Me” – Chris Cooper, Nathan Pacheco
“Man or Muppet” – Jason Segel, Walter
”Smells Like Teen Spirit” – The Muppet Barbershop Quartet: Rowlf, Beaker, Link Hogthrob and Sam the Eagle
“Forget You” – Camilla and the Chickens
“Rainbow Connection” – The Muppets
“The Whistling Caruso” – Andrew Bird
“Life’s a Happy Song Finale” – Entire Cast
“Mah Na Mah Na” – Mahna Mahna and The Two Snowths
ABOUT THE MUPPETS STUDIO
For
more than 55 years, the Muppets have entertained film and television
audiences with their blend of heart and humor. The creation of the late
visionary, Jim Henson, the Muppets are among the world’s most recognized
and beloved characters, led by the world’s most famous amphibian,
Kermit the Frog. Since The Muppets Studio joined The Walt Disney
Company in 2004, the Muppets have starred in a series of award-winning
viral music videos, multiple television specials, attractions and
appearances at Disney Parks, and have an array of Muppets merchandise.
Disney’s The Muppets soundtrack will be available wherever music is sold on Nov. 21, 2011. The album is available for pre-order at Amazon.com, http://amzn.to/n0CsrG
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