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We Bought A Zoo (Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Soundtrack]

Sigur Rós, Jonsi | Format: Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (12 Dec 2011)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Soundtrack
  • Label: Sony Classical
  • ASIN: B0061TQDXM
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 11,243 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Why Not?Jónsi 4:49£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  2. Ævin EndarJónsi 3:32£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  3. Boy LilikoiJónsi 4:29Album Only
Listen  4. SunJónsi 1:50£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  5. BramblesJónsi 2:24£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  6. Sinking FriendshipsJónsi 4:42Album Only
Listen  7. We Bought A ZooJónsi 4:20£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  8. HoppípollaSigur Ros 4:29Album Only
Listen  9. SnærisendarJónsi 2:43£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen10. Sink ShipsJónsi 2:21£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen11. Go DoJónsi 4:40Album Only
Listen12. Whole Made Of PiecesJónsi 2:46£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen13. HummingJónsi 2:32£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen14. First DayJónsi 1:39£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen15. Gathering StoriesJónsi 3:56£0.89  Buy MP3 

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BBC Review

We Bought a Zoo, the movie, left a slight impression on the stateside box office over Christmas 2011. Based on the real-life story of the Mee family from Devon, who purchased and refurbished Dartmoor Zoological Park in 2006/07, it attracted plaudits for Matt Damon’s performance as Benjamin Mee, and was the sixth-biggest draw of its opening weekend. We Bought a Zoo, the soundtrack, is rather more interesting: composed by Sigur Rós’ Jónsi at the request of the film’s director Cameron Crowe, it’s the second score that the Icelander has been involved in following his group’s work on the 2002 documentary Hlemmur. But with his solo stock higher than ever, this set comprises a rather more significant release; not least because one new track, Gathering Stories, is a co-write between musician and director.

Crowe and Sigur Rós go back a decade – he used the band’s music in his 2001 movie Vanilla Sky – and Jónsi’s material was already influencing the atmosphere of We Bought a Zoo ahead of the man’s signing on the dotted line. Actors were instructed to listen to tracks from his catalogue ahead of certain scenes, to create the ‘right’ energy. It’s fair to think that, just maybe, this adulation might lead to ego on the artist’s part hindering his ability to deliver an effective end product; but such thoughts are soon enough dashed by familiar motifs which reassure the listener that Jónsi is on form. The intro to Why Not? sets a trademark tone, with crystalline chimes topped by shimmering cymbals. It’s box-ticking behaviour from its maker, but once the piece opens up, from pinhole to widescreen, he has the senses truly suckered.

A brand new song ‘proper’ follows, Ævin Endar, built around gentle piano lines and sung in Icelandic. Boy Lilikoi, Sinking Friendships and Go Do are brought across from his solo LP, Go. They fit neatly enough into the ordering here, likewise Sigur Rós’ only hit single Hoppípolla, but aren’t the USP of this release – that’s the ‘themes’ penned exclusively for the film. Brambles is pretty music box percussion and background scratches; Whole Made of Pieces is a swooning, sumptuous affair with strings swaying in a solid mix; and the titular track feels like a lost interlude from the Sigur Rós catalogue, building to a break of vocal gibberish and subtle electronic bleeps before strings sweep in and carry the piece skywards. It’s measured, comfortable writing – but effective all the same.

Gathering Stories is no disappointment, but its busy chatter lacks the sparkle of the Icelander’s best work. If it points a curious few back to the magnificence of Svefn-g-Englar, though, it’ll be a case of job well done for all, as well as a dream come true for Crowe.

--Mike Diver

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Animal magic ! 25 Jan 2012
By Arthur Dooley VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
Jonsi-the lead singer of Sigur Ros- composed the soundtrack for the as yet unreleased in the UK,Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson feel good movie 'We Bought a Zoo'. What lies within is pure Sigur Ros. A selection of ambient yet inspiring new tracks which include that old favourite-Hoppipolla. It's a really nice album which was recommended to me. I'm surprised that at the time of writing it appears to be off radar as far as UK Sigur Ros fans are concerned ?

Sweet !!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Whether you liked the film or not this music is great! 25 Mar 2013
By treefrogg-uk
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How can Jonsi not move you?! This guy has more creativity in his little finger than the rest of the world combined. Fun, wistful, unique, full of love and life... I could go on. And CHECK OUT JONSI GO, RICEBOY SLEEPS AND EVERYTHING BY SIGUR ROS if you haven't already... you won't regret it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars a record that you listen to : not just one you hear 2 Mar 2012
By Mr. M. A. Reed TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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Part soundtrack, part new songs, part a mild retrospective, this - the fourth Jonsi album in three years if you count the behemoth "GoLive" CD/DVD concert - this is a hidden gem in the body of work and so far, often overlooked. A handful of previously known songs "Hoppipolla", "Go Do", "Boy Lillikoi" are represented. On the other hand, the new material is largely stately, timely, epic in vision : on one hand, ideal for nature documentaries about frozen wastes, on the other, an inner monologue wherever you can explore inside your own mind. Without having seen the film, it is difficult to imagine where these mights it in a conventional film, but if music is aimed at evoking emotion, feeling, and complementing an image, then this creates it's own images inside my mind. There's around 36 minutes of new material here (and about 16 minutes of old stuff), utilising a palette rarely seen in film scores, of toy pianos, organic instruments, and a distinct lack of anything resembling a traditional, beat-lead score defined by the stab of horns and the thump of a generic rap/rock track. Shorn of the film, the album works splendidly as a companion to the previous Jonsi / Sigur Ros releases, akin to a structured, more cohesive sequel to "Riceboy Sleeps", or as perhaps a more exploratory branch from the song-based "Go". A record of no small stature, that demands attention and perhaps more than that, a record that you listen to : not just one you hear.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Happy days.
At first very strange, but it is calming and grows on you. The film was ok, but it is the music that I remember most.
Published 8 days ago by Nick
3.0 out of 5 stars its ok
prefer this music with the film, its a good background type of listening, but it might grow on me if i play it enough times
Published 15 days ago by scoop
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice.
I liked the film, and when I heard Sigur Ros I had to get the soundtrack for my other half as it's his birthday soon, is a big fan of theirs and I knew he'd like it as he liked the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by PandaBear
1.0 out of 5 stars pants
I thought this would be the sound track of the film, which was great - don't be fooled, this is NOT, its just sound that wanted be to pull my hair out ..................
Published 2 months ago by Martin V. Ford
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
I do, I love it! I loved the movie and I love Jonsi...it's like entering another world! You should try it!
Published 4 months ago by Erica
5.0 out of 5 stars Full blown joy
So, the time comes to assess your music buying over the course of the past 12 months and make some judgements as to how it has stood up to the passage of time (albeit months or... Read more
Published 5 months ago by War Baby
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Loved the film and I love Sigur Ros music.

This album is fantastic!

If you love Sigur Ros, you will love this!
Published 7 months ago by M. R. Davies
5.0 out of 5 stars A great journey
This is a beautiful album that completely distracted me from what I was was supposed to be doing. A bit like when you get transfixed by a stunniing view and you just stop to take... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Aidan
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