Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie (soundtrack) explained

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (Music from the Motion Picture)
Type:film
Artist:Pinar Toprak
Cover:PAW Patrol The Mighty Movie soundtrack cover.jpeg
Released:September 29, 2023
Recorded:May 2023
Studio:Ocean Way Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee
Genre:Film soundtrack
Length:62:25
Label:Paramount Music
Producer:Pinar Toprak

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (Music from the Motion Picture) is the soundtrack to the 2023 film directed by Cal Brunker, a sequel to the 2021 film . The soundtrack featured original score composed by Pinar Toprak, which released on September 29, 2023, the same day as the film's theatrical release.[1]

Development

On January 25, 2023, Pinar Toprak was announced to compose the film's musical score, replacing Heitor Pereira from the first film.[2] [3] Toprak described it as a "truly exciting and joyful experience" on composing the film.[4] Unlike the predecessor, which did not have a soundtrack release, the album for Toprak's score was released on September 29, 2023 through Paramount Music. The end credits revealed that the score recording took place at the Ocean Way Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, in May 2023.[5] [6]

Original songs

Additionally, three original songs were announced to be made for the film.[7] Bryson Tiller performs "Down Like That", which was released by Trapsoul and RCA Records on September 8.[8] [9] Mckenna Grace performs "Bark to the Beat" with Blackbear, which was released by Photo Finish Records on September 15,[10] while Christina Aguilera performs "Learning To Fly", which was released by RCA Records on September 22.

Reception

Courtney Howard of Variety wrote "Composer Pinar Toprak’s evocative score is complementary without being pushy, enhancing character drive."[11] Out Loud Culture wrote that the score "enhances the experience".[12]

Credits

Credits adapted from Paramount Music.[13]

Musicians

Notes and References

  1. News: PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Soundtrack Album Details . 29 September 2023 . Film Music Reporter . 28 September 2023 . September 28, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230928181645/https://filmmusicreporter.com/2023/09/28/paw-patrol-the-mighty-movie-soundtrack-album-details/ . live .
  2. News: Vlessing . Etan . 25 January 2023 . Kristen Bell, Mckenna Grace, Lil Rel Howery Board 'Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie' Sequel . The Hollywood Reporter . Penske Media Corporation . live . 25 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230125191626/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kristen-bell-lil-rel-howery-board-paw-patrol-the-mighty-movie-sequel-1235308794/ . January 25, 2023.
  3. Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . 2023-01-25 . 'PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie' Adds Kristen Bell, McKenna Grace, James Marsden, Lil Rel Howery, North West & More . https://web.archive.org/web/20230214045420/https://deadline.com/2023/01/north-west-paw-patrol-the-mighty-movie-kristen-bell-mckenna-grace-cast-1235240456/ . 2023-02-14 . 2023-10-14 . Deadline . en-US.
  4. Web site: Danoff . Owen . 2023-09-28 . PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Debuts Thrilling Track By Pinar Toprak [EXCLUSIVE] ]. https://web.archive.org/web/20230929084809/https://screenrant.com/paw-patrol-mighty-pinar-toprak-soundtrack/ . 2023-09-29 . 2023-10-14 . ScreenRant . en.
  5. Web site: (1/4) PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie is in theaters tomorrow! A huge thank you and congratulations to my entire team! Shie Rozow, my music editor and beyond, I hope you know how grateful I am for you, you're one of a kind. . September 29, 2023 . X . November 4, 2023.
  6. Web site: Guess what we are recording this whole week with over 70 musicians? . May 17, 2023 . X . November 4, 2023.
  7. Web site: Milligan . Mercedes . 2023-08-29 . PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Tunes Up with Tracks from Christina Aguilera, Bryson Tiller & More . 2023-08-30 . Animation Magazine . en-US . September 21, 2023 . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20230921150904/https://www.animationmagazine.net/2023/08/paw-patrol-the-mighty-movie-tunes-up-with-tracks-from-christina-aguilera-bryson-tiller-more/ . live .
  8. Web site: 2023-09-08 . Bryson Tiller Gets Into His Rock Bag For "Paw Patrol" Track "Down Like That" . https://web.archive.org/web/20230909155214/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/710774-bryson-tiller-paw-patrol-down-like-that . 2023-09-09 . 2023-10-14 . HotNewHipHop . en.
  9. Web site: Jones . Monique . BRYSON TILLER TO DROP 'DOWN LIKE THAT' FOR 'PAW PATROL: THE MIGHTY MOVIE,' STARRING TARAJI P. HENSON, MARSAI MARTIN AND MORE . https://web.archive.org/web/20230930050223/https://blavity.com/bryson-tiller-to-drop-down-like-that-for-paw-patrol-the-mighty-movie-starring-taraji-p-henson-marsai-martin-and-more . 2023-09-30 . 2023-10-14 . Blavity . en.
  10. Web site: 2023-09-16 . Mckenna Grace Shares Thrilling New Single "Bark to the Beat" Featuring Blackbear . https://web.archive.org/web/20231014162334/https://music.mxdwn.com/2023/09/16/news/mckenna-grace-shares-thrilling-new-single-bark-to-the-beat-featuring-blackbear/ . 2023-10-14 . 2023-10-14 . mxdwn Music . en-US.
  11. Web site: Howard . Courtney . 2023-09-18 . 'PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie' Review: The Plucky Pups Get a Super-Powered Sequel . 2023-10-14 . Variety . en-US.
  12. Web site: Frazer . Neill . 2023-09-24 . The Review: The Super Powered and Pawfect 'PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie' . https://web.archive.org/web/20231014161639/https://outloudculture.com/2023/09/24/review-the-super-powered-and-pawfect-paw-patrol-the-mighty-movie/ . 2023-10-14 . 2023-10-14 . OutLoud! Culture . en-US.
  13. Web site: PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie . https://web.archive.org/web/20231014163350/https://music.paramount.com/albums/paw-patrol-the-mighty-movie/ . 2023-10-14 . 2023-10-14 . Paramount Music . en-US.