Bluey: The Album | ||||
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Released | 22 January 2021 | |||
Recorded | 2019–2020 [1] [2] | |||
Genre | Soundtrack | |||
Length | 38:46 | |||
Label | Demon | |||
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Bluey: The Album is the soundtrack album for the first series of the Australian animated television series Bluey , which was released on 22 January 2021 by Demon Records. Most of the soundtrack's music was composed and performed by Joff Bush, the composer for the television program, alongside a team of musicians. [3]
The on-screen music for Bluey had previously been licensed by Universal Music Publishing on behalf of BBC Worldwide Music Publishing. [4] The soundtrack was released through Demon Music Group, a subdivision of BBC Studios, who hold global rights to release the show's music. [5]
The soundtrack debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart in February 2021. [6] It was recognised as the first children's album to reach the top of the charts in Australia. [7] It won Best Children's Album at the 2021 ARIA Music Awards, [8] and an APRA Screen Music Award for Best Soundtrack Album in 2021. [9]
Joff Bush serves as the primary composer of Bluey, writing half of the television show's score himself and leading a group of additional composers, including David Barber. [1] [10] Bush graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium, where he met executive producer Daley Pearson, and before Bluey, worked on series such as The Family Law and Australian Survivor . [1] Bush has stated that each episode has its own unique musical style, and he likes to become involved in the episodes as they are scripted; [1] he regularly has detailed discussions with series creator Joe Brumm. [7] Live instruments are regularly played for the recordings. [1] Every episode of Bluey is individually scored, a decision made by Brumm, who was inspired by the original compositions for Charlie and Lola while working on the series in the United Kingdom. [11]
The soundtrack features arrangements of songs from the first series of the program, [7] including the scores of episodes "Keepy Uppy", "Grannies", "The Pool" and "The Creek". [12] [13] It contains original compositions as well as arrangements of classical pieces such as "John Ryan's Polka" and "Pachelbel's Canon". [12] The first half of the album features upbeat songs, while the later tracks featured are the softer compositions. [12] Vocals by Helena Czajka and Jazz D'Arcy are featured on "I Know a Place (The Creek Song)". [12]
It was reported that Bush was developing a music album for Bluey in July 2019. [1] By July 2020, the album was scheduled to be released in late 2020. [2] The first single from the album; the show's theme song, paired with an additional extended version, was released digitally on 6 November 2020. [5]
Pre-orders for the soundtrack were opened on 4 December 2020, with the release date also being revealed. [3] [13] The single, "Keepy Uppy" was also released alongside the album announcement. [3] [13] The complete soundtrack was released on 22 January 2021, digitally and physically, in a gatefold digipack sleeve with complementary stickers. [13] The cover art was designed by Brumm. [3]
The album was released on vinyl on 17 July 2021 for Record Store Day exclusively in Australia, pressed on a double-sided picture disc, limited to 500 copies. [14] It received a wider release on coloured blue vinyl on 1 October 2021 to coincide with the album's worldwide release. [15]
All songs written and produced by Joff Bush except where noted.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Bluey Theme Tune" (Instrument Parade) | 2:12 | |
2. | "Keepy Uppy" | 3:03 | |
3. | "Here Come the Grannies!" | 2:24 | |
4. | "A Message from the Fairies" (John Ryan's Polka) |
| 2:35 |
5. | "Taxi" | 2:46 | |
6. | "The Claw" (Pachelbel's Canon) |
| 1:37 |
7. | "Pool" | 2:59 | |
8. | "Who Likes to Dance?" | 2:27 | |
9. | "Bluey Theme Tune" (Extended) | 1:05 | |
10. | "The Weekend" |
| 2:37 |
11. | "Wagon Ride" | 3:22 | |
12. | "Camping" | 2:25 | |
13. | "Fruit Bat" |
| 1:36 |
14. | "The Creek" (Intro) |
| 0:48 |
15. | "Creek Is Beautiful!" |
| 3:09 |
16. | "I Know a Place (The Creek Song)" (vocals Helena Czajka & Jazz D'Arcy [12] ) |
| 3:16 |
17. | "Bluey Theme Tune" | 0:25 | |
Total length: | 38:46 |
Joff Bush & The Bluey Music Team
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Award | Year | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Category | Result | Ref. |
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APRA Screen Music Awards | 2021 | Bluey: The Album | Best Soundtrack Album | Won | [9] |
ARIA Music Awards | 2021 | Best Children's Album | Won | [8] | |
Season Two and a Bluey album due for release later this year.