Toy Story is the soundtrack album for the 1995 Disney/Pixar animated film of the same name. The songs and score were written by Randy Newman, and the score was performed by the Hollywood Studio Symphony on the Sony Scoring Stage.[1] It was released through Walt Disney Records on November 22, 1995, the same day of the film's release. A cassette and CD single release of "You've Got a Friend in Me" was released on April 12, 1996, in order to promote the soundtrack's release.
The soundtrack was remastered in 2006 and although it is no longer available physically, the album is available for purchase digitally in retailers such as iTunes.
Background[]
Toy Story is the first animated film that Randy Newman scored. The filmmakers wanted an orchestral score and an Americana sound, thinking that it would "warm up" the film, should the computer animation appear "cold".[1][2] Initially, the filmmakers did not want the film to have songs. Chris Montan suggested that, rather than having the characters sing the songs, the songs would be played over scenes, a compromise that the filmmakers agreed to.[3]
Tony Fucile thought that Newman could be a good composer for animated films, which he mentioned to Andrew Stanton. Stanton, who listened to the score to Avalon while writing Toy Story, agreed, and presented the idea to John Lasseter, Pete Docter, Joe Ranft, Bonnie Arnold and Ed Catmull.[3]
Newman wrote "You've Got a Friend in Me" before composing the score, and before the scene for which it was written entered production.[1] He later included references to "You've Got a Friend in Me" and "I Will Go Sailing No More" in the score. Because the film is animated, he thought it would be necessary to use Mickey Mousing, which he saw as a challenge.[4]
Critical reception[]
The soundtrack has received praise for its "sprightly, stirring score." Despite the album's critical success, the soundtrack only peaked at number 94 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
Track listing[]
All songs written and composed by Randy Newman.
- You've Got a Friend in Me - written and performed by Randy Newman
- Strange Things - written and performed by Randy Newman
- I Will Go Sailing No More - written and performed by Randy Newman
- Andy's Birthday (Instrumental)
- Soldier's Mission (Instrumental)
- Presents (Instrumental)
- Buzz (Instrumental)
- Sid (Instrumental)
- Woody and Buzz (Instrumental)
- Mutants (Instrumental)
- Woody's Gone (Instrumental)
- The Big One (Instrumental)
- Hang Together (Instrumental)
- On the Move (Instrumental)
- Infinity and Beyond (Instrumental)
- You've Got a Friend in Me (Duet) - performed by Randy Newman, Lyle Lovett
# | Title | Composed by |
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1m1 | Opening | Randy Newman |
1m1 | Opening - Revised | Randy Newman |
You've Got a Friend in Me - Edit | Randy Newman | |
You've Got A Friend in Me - Edited Version | Randy Newman | |
1m2 | Andy's Birthday Is Today | Randy Newman |
1m1a | Alive!! | Randy Newman |
1m3 | Toys Are Us | Randy Newman |
1m4 | Bad News | Randy Newman |
1m4a | Bo | Randy Newman |
1m5 | Panic | Randy Newman |
2m1 | Soldier's Mission Begins | Randy Newman |
2m2 | Soldier's Revive | Randy Newman |
2m3 | Presents | Randy Newman |
2M4 | Panic Strikes | Randy Newman |
2m4 | Panic Strikes - Revised | Randy Newman |
2m5 | Door | Randy Newman |
2m6 | Buzz Revealed | Randy Newman |
2m7 | Woody VS. Buzz | Randy Newman |
3m1 | Buzz Flies | Randy Newman |
3m2 | Strange Things Intro | Randy Newman |
Strange Things | Randy Newman | |
Strange Things - Edit | Randy Newman | |
Strange Things - Edit 2 | Randy Newman | |
Strange Things - Record | Randy Newman | |
3m3 | Sole | Randy Newman |
3m4 | Sid | Randy Newman |
4m1 | Virtual Realty | Randy Newman |
4m2 | Woody Plots | Randy Newman |
4m3 | Rube Globeburg | Randy Newman |
4m4 | Guilty | Randy Newman |
4m5-4m6 | Hang Together | Randy Newman |
4m6a | Hang Together Reprise | Randy Newman |
4m7 | Buzz Finds Woody | Don Davis |
4m8 | Friendship Affirmation | Don Davis |
4m9 | Buzz Speech | Randy Newman |
4m10 | Space Ship | Randy Newman |
4m11 | Pizza Ride | Randy Newman |
5m1 | Pizza Hut | Randy Newman |
5m2 | The Claw | Randy Newman |
5m3-5m4 | Dr. Sid | Randy Newman |
5m5 | Mutant Toys | Randy Newman |
6m1 | Woody Gone | Randy Newman |
6m2 | Out The Door | Randy Newman |
6m3 | Scud | Randy Newman |
6m4x | Buzz Add | Randy Newman |
6m5 | Sailing Intro | Randy Newman |
I Will Go Sailing No More - Long Version | Randy Newman | |
I Will Go Sailing No More - Longer Score | Randy Newman | |
7m1 | Windows | Randy Newman |
7m2 | Mutants Mend Buzz | Randy Newman |
7m2a | Prelude To The Big One | Don Davis |
7m3 | Big One | Randy Newman |
7m4 | Sad Andy | Randy Newman |
8m1 | Friends | Randy Newman |
8m1a | Tool Crate | Randy Newman |
8m2-8m3 | Rescue Plan | Randy Newman |
8m4 | Into The Bush | Randy Newman |
9m1 | Countdown | Randy Newman |
9m2 | Attack | Randy Newman |
9m2a | Celebration | Randy Newman |
9m3 | The Van | Randy Newman |
9m4 | Scud Attack | Randy Newman |
9m5 | Car Jam | Randy Newman |
9m5a | Car Smash | Randy Newman |
9m6 | Just A Dog | Randy Newman |
9m7 | Out Of Gas | Randy Newman |
10m1 | Explo I | Randy Newman |
10m1a | Infinity And Beyond | Randy Newman |
10m1a | Infinity And Beyond - New Insert/Revised | Randy Newman |
10m2 | Christmas | Randy Newman |
10m3 | Credit Roll Intro | Randy Newman |
You've Got A Friend in Me - Full Version | Randy Newman | |
You've Got A Friend in Me - Print 12 | Randy Newman | |
10m4 | End Credits | Randy Newman |
Credits[]
- Music by Randy Newman
- Songs written and performed by Randy Newman
- Orchestrations by Don Davis and Randy Newman
- Album produced by Frank Wolf, Don Davis, Jim Flamberg, and Randy Newman
- Executive Album Producer: Chris Montan
- Music Production Supervisor: Tod Cooper
- Music recorded and mixed by Frank Wolf at Sony Pictures Studios, Conway Studios, Ocean Way Recording, and Signet Sound Studios
- Music Editor: Jim Flamberg
- Associate Music Editor: Helena Lea
- Orchestra contracted by Sandy De Crescent
- Music prepared by Jo Ann Kane Music Service
- Recording Assistants: Greg Dennen, Tom Hardisty, Bill Kinsley, Susan McLean, and Rail Rogut
- Album mastered by Doug Saks at The Mastering Lab
- Song rhythm section musicians: Randy Newman - piano; Jim Keltner - drums; Randy Kerber - keyboards; Dean Parks - guitar; John Goux - guitar; Jimmy Johnson - bass
- Background vocals. Luana Jackman, Bobbi Page, and Yvonne Williams
- "You've Got a Friend in Me (Duet)" performed by Lyle Lovett and Randy Newman, produced by Don Was, recorded and mixed by Rik Pekkonen at Ocean Way Recording, assisted by Jeff de Morris. Musicians: Randy Newman - piano, harmonium; Jim Keltner - drums; James "Hutch" Hutchinson - bass; Mark Goldenberg - guitar; Kevin Savigar - Hammond B-3; Gabe Witcher - violin
- Album Art Director: Lea Holland
- Special thanks to John Lasseter, Bonnie Arnold, Ralph Guggenheim, and Helena Lea
References[]
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