Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (soundtrack)
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack to the 2022 film Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, a sequel to Puss in Boots (2011). The album was released on December 16, 2022, by Back Lot Music,[1] and featured musical score composed by Heitor Pereira, who replaced Henry Jackman, the composer of the first film. It featured five songs performed by Antonio Banderas, Dan Navarro, Gaby Moreno and Pereira, with his score accompanying the remainder of the album.
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| Released | December 16, 2022 | |||
| Recorded | June–November 2022 | |||
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| Length | 1:33:10 | |||
| Label | Back Lot Music | |||
| Producer | Heitor Pereira | |||
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Background
editOn June 29, 2022, Heitor Pereira was announced as the film's composer, who also began recording the score during that period.[2][3] He was recommended by the film's executive producer and Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri, whom Pereira had worked in their productions, most notably for the Despicable Me and Minions films and has some experience with DreamWorks with its Madagascar specials like Merry Madagascar and Madly Madagascar.[4] The album featured five original songs performed by Karol G, Daniel Oviedo, Heitor Pereira, Paul Fisher, Dan Navarro, and Gaby Moreno.[5] Karol G performed the track "La Vida es Una" and co-produced it with longtime producer Ovy on the Drums.[6][7] The song was released as a single on December 9, 2022.[8] Pereira co-wrote the track "Fearless Hero" performed by Antonio Banderas and co-written by Dan Navarro and Paul Fisher,[9] and "Por Que Te Vas", co-written with and performed by Gaby Moreno. It also featured the cover of The Doors' "This Is The End" performed by Dan Navarro. The film also featured score tracks from Shrek 2 composed by Harry Gregson-Williams, with the tracks "Obliged to Help" and "The End / Happily Ever After". The soundtrack was released on December 16, 2022, five days ahead of the film's release.[1]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Performer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Star Light-Star Bright" | 1:20 | ||
| 2. | "Fearless Hero" |
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| 4:57 |
| 3. | "Vet’s Office" | 2:00 | ||
| 4. | "Retrospective" | 0:57 | ||
| 5. | "You Need to Retire" | 1:14 | ||
| 6. | "Bounty Hunter" | 3:28 | ||
| 7. | "Eulogy" | 1:15 | ||
| 8. | "Mama Luna’s Cat Rescue" | 0:50 | ||
| 9. | "Track That Cat" | 0:55 | ||
| 10. | "Meet Dog" | 1:54 | ||
| 11. | "The Three Bears Crime Family" | 1:28 | ||
| 12. | "Legend of the Wishing Star" | 1:33 | ||
| 13. | "Horner Heist" | 5:57 | ||
| 14. | "Getaway" | 2:38 | ||
| 15. | "Get My Wish" | 0:53 | ||
| 16. | "The Enchanted Map" | 1:38 | ||
| 17. | "Travel Montage" | 0:43 | ||
| 18. | "The Dark Forest" | 0:54 | ||
| 19. | "A Different Path for Everyone" | 1:39 | ||
| 20. | "Birthday Wish Rules" | 0:58 | ||
| 21. | "Stop and Smell the Roses" | 3:03 | ||
| 22. | "Mowing Posies" | 1:36 | ||
| 23. | "Ethical Bug" | 0:52 | ||
| 24. | "A Close Shave" | 2:47 | ||
| 25. | "Fist Full of Characters" | 0:50 | ||
| 26. | "Let’s Get Him" | 0:57 | ||
| 27. | "Running Through the Wood" | 0:26 | ||
| 28. | "Therapy Dog" | 1:09 | ||
| 29. | "Santa Coloma" | 0:53 | ||
| 30. | "Cabin in the Woods" | 1:11 | ||
| 31. | "We Are Home" | 0:42 | ||
| 32. | "Your Favorite Book" | 1:11 | ||
| 33. | "A Better Point of View" | 1:22 | ||
| 34. | "The Value of a Life" | 1:40 | ||
| 35. | "Bear Cottage Heist" | 1:25 | ||
| 36. | "Puss and Kitty’s Flamenco Dance" | 2:14 | ||
| 37. | "Cave of Reflection" | 1:04 | ||
| 38. | "Bear Family Counseling" | 2:18 | ||
| 39. | "The Smell of Fear" | 2:34 | ||
| 40. | "Go Ahead, Run For It" | 1:51 | ||
| 41. | "A Proper Family" | 1:26 | ||
| 42. | "All You Care About" | 1:33 | ||
| 43. | "The Good, Bad, and Goldi" | 3:30 | ||
| 44. | "He’s Here for Me" | 1:31 | ||
| 45. | "The Fight with Death" | 2:23 | ||
| 46. | "No Magic Required" | 0:36 | ||
| 47. | "Holy Frijoles!" | 1:02 | ||
| 48. | "Team Friendship" | 0:51 | ||
| 49. | "Make a Wish" | 2:26 | ||
| 50. | "La Vida Es Una" |
| Karol G | 3:10 |
| 51. | "This Is the End" | Navarro | 1:29 | |
| 52. | "Por Que te Vas" |
| Moreno | 2:58 |
| 53. | "Fearless Hero (Hero Version)" |
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| 2:56 |
| Total length: | 1:33:10 | |||
Additional music
editThe track "Narco" by Blasterjaxx and Timmy Trumpet was featured in the second trailer of the film,[10] and Pitbull's "Café Con Leche" was featured in the final trailer.[11] The tracks were used for promotional purposes, and was neither featured in the soundtrack, nor in the film.
Reception
editOdie Henderson of The Boston Globe wrote that "the music has a lovely Spanish flair" and "several catchy ditties by composer Heitor Pereira".[12] Daily Herald called the score as "Ennio Morricone-sque".[13]
Accolades
editPeriera's score was listed to be under contention for the 95th Academy Awards under the Best Original Score category,[14] as was the original song: "La Vida es Una" by Karol G and "Fearless Hero", was under contention for the Best Original Song category.[15] Neither of the score and the songs, could get shortlisted.[16][17] It received a nomination for Best Original Score in an Animated Film at the 13th Hollywood Music in Media Awards, losing to Alexandre Desplat for Pinocchio.[18]
References
edit- ^ a b Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Heitor Pereira, December 16, 2022, retrieved December 21, 2022
- ^ "Heitor Pereira Scoring DreamWorks Animation's Puss in Boots: The Last Wish". Film Music Reporter. June 29, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
- ^ Reul, Katie; Panaligan, E. J. (December 16, 2022). "6 Biggest Takeaways From Variety's FYC Fest". Variety. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ "Heitor Pereira Scoring DreamWorks Animation's Puss in Boots: The Last Wish". Film Music Reporter. June 29, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
- ^ "'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish' to Feature Original Songs by Karol G, Daniel Oviedo, Heitor Pereira & Others". Film Music Reporter. November 1, 2022. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Major, Michael. "VIDEO: Karol G Releases 'La Vida Es Una (from Puss In Boots: The Last Wish)' Lyric Video". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Villa, Lucas (December 12, 2022). "New Music Picks: María Becerra, Camila Cabello, Paloma Mami, and More". Latina. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Roiz, Jessica (December 10, 2022). "5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (December 10)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ "Explore 'Fearless Hero' from Puss in Boots The Last Wish Soundtrack". ForeverGeek. December 21, 2022. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
- ^ "'Narco' by Timmy Trumpet, Blasterjaxx in 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish' Trailer!". Spinnin' Records. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish | Trailer #3 – Trailer Cover Songs". cover-songs.net. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ Henderson, Odie. "'Who's your favorite fearless hero?' Puss in Boots returns in 'The Last Wish'". The Boston Globe. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ "Perfectly pitched 'Puss' has boots for walking away with your heart". Daily Herald. December 21, 2022. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (December 15, 2022). "Oscar Predictions: Best Original Score – Where Are All the POC and Women Composers in the Race? It's Time for Studios to Hire More Diverse Artists". Variety. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (December 15, 2022). "Oscar Predictions: Best Original Song – With 82 Eligible Songs, Which 15 Will the Branch Move Forward?". Variety. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Giardina, Carolyn (December 21, 2022). "Oscars: Shortlists for 95th Academy Awards Unveiled". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
- ^ Sciences, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and. "95th Oscars Shortlists Announced for 10 Categories". A.frame. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
- ^ Anderson, Erik (November 17, 2022). "Rihanna, Billy Eichner, Elvis, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio top Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) winners". AwardsWatch. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2023.