Thomas Newman - Finding Dory (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2016)

This is a very solid score from master composer Thomas Newman. The atmosphere he is able to create with this score is incredible. Many of the tracks (especially those with Dory's new theme) seem to fade in and out with a spectral kind of quality, and help to establish the film's themes, especially concerning what it is like to live with a disability like short-term memory loss. His new action cues, such as "Hank,"and "Becky Flies" are fun and explosive and feature Newman's classic blend of interesting and brilliant tonal colors and instrumentation. Those who were afraid this score would find Newman resting on his laurels and rehashing the Finding Nemo score will be relieved that he only summons up a few cues from that film. Finding Dory is a highly original score. Newman achieves a new kind of depth here than what is typical of his work. While he may usually use a lot of strong, reverberating bass, here in this score the depth is achieved by an almost dizzying amount of instrumental layering. The score works brilliantly on screen, and is a lovely listening experience on album.

Tracklist:

1. Thomas Newman – Kelpcake
2. Thomas Newman – Finding Dory (Main Title)
3. Thomas Newman – Lost at Sea
4. Thomas Newman – One Year Later
5. Thomas Newman – Migration Song
6. Thomas Newman – “O, We’re Going Home”
7. Thomas Newman – Jewel of Morro Bay
8. Thomas Newman – Gnarly Chop
9. Thomas Newman – Squid Chase
10. Thomas Newman – Sigourney Weaver
11. Thomas Newman – Hank
12. Thomas Newman – Nobody’s Fine
13. Thomas Newman – Rebecca Darling
14. Thomas Newman – Meet Destiny
15. Thomas Newman – Joker at Work
16. Thomas Newman – Becky Flies
17. Thomas Newman – Hands!
18. Thomas Newman – Almost Home
19. Thomas Newman – Open Ocean
20. Thomas Newman – Two Lefts and a Right
21. Thomas Newman – Everything About You
22. Thomas Newman – Quarantine
23. Thomas Newman – Warp
24. Thomas Newman – All Alone
25. Thomas Newman – …Shells
26. Thomas Newman – No Walls
27. Thomas Newman – Okay with Crazy
28. Thomas Newman – Hide and Seek
29. Thomas Newman – Quite a View
30. Sia – Unforgettable
31. Thomas Newman – Three Hearts (End Title)
32. Thomas Newman – Loon Tune
33. Thomas Newman – Fish Who Wander
34. Thomas Newman – Release