Opinion: Why the new Minions movie has the best soundtrack since Shrek
soundtrack,” he wasn’t kidding.
Typically, when we think of music in movies, we immediately conjure up dramatic Hans Zimmer instrumentals, or hits re-purposed for a killer opening scene – like The Rolling Stone’sThe Minions: The Rise of Gru soundtrackBlack Panther album, which was a conceptual body of work inspired by the 2018 Marvel film, and featured chart-topping songs likethe latest instalment of thefranchise. Released this weekend, it collected $8.2 million at the domestic box office but its accompanying soundtrack, under Antonoff’s helming, has taken things up a level.itself? Firstly, it has the all-important component of any catchy animated soundtrack: fresh takes on old hits that keep both parents and children entertained.
The songs on the soundtrack are a mix of new releases and renditions of ’70s classics, like Thundercat’s psychedelic funk-revamp of Steve Miller Band’sAnd when the musicians featured on the album are as diverse as Diana Ross, Phoebe Bridgers and Brockhampton, the indie crowd is forced to pay attention.soundtrack that’s funky, bright and upbeat, guided by its 1970s influence – the same era the film is set – and boasting a number of dance-inducing tracks.
It’s certainly not the first time a production studio has invested in high-profile musicians for its accompanying soundtrack. won the Oscar for best original song for its lead single,
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