101 Dalmatians [Original Soundtrack]

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101 Dalmatians [Original Soundtrack] Review

by Jason Ankeny

George Bruns' score for the 1961 animated classic 101 Dalmatians remains one of the most spirited Disney soundtracks from the company's heyday. A playful, jazz-inspired effort rich in superb action cues, it largely sidesteps the schmaltz and sentimentality that defines so much of the studio's musical output. Between the bebop-influenced writing of the "Overture" and the sprightly piano improvisations of "A Beautiful Spring Day," Bruns proves a gifted interpreter of jazz idioms, and even his large-scale orchestral themes emphasize brass over strings to further emphasize the music's bold, dramatic sensibilities. He's equally adept with comedy and suspense, mixing them most effectively on 101 Dalmatians' most memorable tune, "Cruella de Vil."

Track Listing

Title/Composer Performer Time Stream
101 Dalmations, film score (1959/61)
1 Disney 03:09 SpotifyAmazon
2 Disney 03:14 SpotifyAmazon
3 Disney 03:18 SpotifyAmazon
4 Disney feat: Bill Lee 05:03 SpotifyAmazon
101 Dalmations, film score (1959/61)
5 Disney 04:07 SpotifyAmazon
6 Disney 02:46 SpotifyAmazon
7 Disney 00:30 SpotifyAmazon
101 Dalmations, film score (1959/61)
8 Disney 03:10 SpotifyAmazon
9 Disney 03:06 SpotifyAmazon
10 Disney 00:57 SpotifyAmazon
11 Disney 01:35 SpotifyAmazon
12 Disney 03:56 SpotifyAmazon
13 Disney 03:51 SpotifyAmazon
14 Disney 03:36 SpotifyAmazon
15 Disney 01:55 SpotifyAmazon
16 Disney 03:13 SpotifyAmazon
17 Disney 05:19 SpotifyAmazon
18 Disney 02:02 SpotifyAmazon
19 Disney feat: Bill Lee 00:57 SpotifyAmazon
20 Disney 00:50 SpotifyAmazon
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