Milk (soundtrack)

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Milk (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Soundtrack album by
Danny Elfman
ReleasedNovember 18, 2008
Recorded2008
Genre Film score
Length58:34
Label Decca
Producer Danny Elfman
Danny Elfman chronology
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
(2008)		Milk
(2008)		 Notorious
(2009)

Milk (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack to the 2008 film of the same name, featuring musical score composed by Danny Elfman and a selection of contemporary pop hits. The album was released on November 18, 2008 through Decca Records to critical acclaim and received nominations at various ceremonies, including an Academy Award nomination.

Contents

Reception

Michael G. Nastos, in his review for AllMusic gave three-and-a-half stars out of five to the album, and wrote "the pieces Elfman has composed bear a strong resemblance to that of the minimalist music of Philip Glass, at times in melancholy preludes to dramatic circumstance, and eventually victory. A reserved mood is held throughout the film, as if anticipation of these breakthrough events is tempered by the feeling that battle lines are being drawn, and there are huge obstacles to overcome under a hopeful horizon. Elfman's music is at once serene, a bit ominous, foreboding, and marginally triumphant." [1] Thomas Glorieux of Maintitles.net commented "Milk is one of the many examples of musical scores that stands for what filmmusic is today. Lovely and well written, but not classic so that you won't remember it that easy after a week. It nonetheless made the year of Elfman complete, and it secured him back in the saddle once again. Milk is definitely one of the more appreciated works of the year 2008, and any fan wanting a little Elfman magic will find this lightly example pleasantly hidden in a carton of Milk." [2]

James Southall of Movie Wave commented "Milk is a really fine score from Elfman, certainly deserving of the plaudits it's attracted; and if he continues into 2009 in the kind of form he found himself during 2008, then we're in for a real treat." [3] Music critic Jonathan Broxton wrote "It’s not a score which has big themes, or even especially big moments of emotional catharsis. It’s not even Elfman’s best score of 2008 – that accolade goes to his documentary score, Standard Operating Procedure . What Milk does do, however, is further illustrate the increasing maturation of Elfman as a dramatic film composer, with the musical chops to write successful, appropriate, intelligent music across a variety of genres, and for this reason alone comes recommended." [4]

Filmtracks.com wrote "there is much to admire about Elfman's work for Milk; it is a satisfying conclusion to a very strong year for the composer. But while he hits all the right notes in terms of balancing personality with history, there is an intangible sense of weight missing from this score. Elfman sacrifices gravity for intimacy, partly in the composition and partly in his close recording mix of the performance." [5]

Track listing

No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."Queen Bitch" David Bowie 3:14
2."Everyday People" Sly and the Family Stone 2:21
3."Rock the Boat" The Hues Corporation 3:18
4."You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" Sylvester 6:34
5."Hello, Hello" Sopwith Camel 2:24
6."Prelude No.7 in E flat" (The Well-Tempered Clavier – Book 2 BWV 876) The Swingles 2:39
7."Harvey's Theme 1" Danny Elfman 1:11
8."Main Titles" (Soundtrack Version)Danny Elfman3:06
9."Harvey's Will"Danny Elfman1:41
10."The Castro"Danny Elfman0:59
11."The Kiss"Danny Elfman0:45
12."Politics Is Theater"Danny Elfman3:15
13."New Hope"Danny Elfman1:46
14."Harvey Wins"Danny Elfman0:31
15."Proposition 6"Danny Elfman1:25
16."Repealed Rights"Danny Elfman1:03
17."Gay Rights Now!"Danny Elfman2:20
18."Dog Poo"Danny Elfman0:25
19."Vote Passes"Danny Elfman0:53
20."Briggs Pushing"Danny Elfman0:44
21."The Debates"Danny Elfman2:48
22."Weepy Donuts"Danny Elfman0:52
23."Harvey's Last Day"Danny Elfman3:11
24."Give 'Em Hope"Danny Elfman4:42
25."Postscript"Danny Elfman2:03
26."Harvey's Theme 2"Danny Elfman1:00
27."Anita's Theme" (Bonus Track)Danny Elfman0:52
28."Main Titles Sax Solo" (Bonus Track)Danny Elfman2:32
Total length:58:34

Accolades

AwardCategoryNameOutcome
81st Academy Awards [6] Best Original Score Danny Elfman Nominated
14th BFCA Critic's Choice Awards [7] Best ComposerNominated
21st Chicago Film Critics Association Awards [8] Best Original ScoreNominated
5th International Film Music Critics Association Awards [9] Best Original Score for a Drama FilmNominated
13th Satellite Awards [10] Best Original ScoreNominated

Personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ G. Nastos, Michael. "Review: Milk [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Archived from the original on January 20, 2022. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Danny Elfman: Milk". maintitles.net. Archived from the original on June 29, 2010. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  3. ↑ Southall, James. "Elfman: Milk". Movie Wave. Archived from the original on April 12, 2009. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  4. ↑ "MILK – Danny Elfman". MOVIE MUSIC UK. November 29, 2008. Archived from the original on May 28, 2011. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Filmtracks: Milk (Danny Elfman)". Filmtracks.com. Archived from the original on February 11, 2009. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  6. ↑ "The 81st Academy Awards". Oscars.org. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. October 7, 2014. Archived from the original on February 13, 2015. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
  7. ↑ BFCA Critic's Choice Awards Archived January 28, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  8. ↑ Chicago Film Critics Association Awards Archived March 2, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  9. ↑ IFMCA Awards
  10. ↑ Satellite Awards Archived December 2, 2008, at the Wayback Machine , retrieved on June 5, 2023
  11. ↑ "Credits – Milk [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
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