Silver Linings Playbook (soundtrack)

Two soundtracks were released for the 2012 romantic comedy-drama film Silver Linings Playbook directed by David O. Russell—an original motion picture soundtrack and an original score album. Both the albums were released on November 16, 2012 through Sony Music Entertainment. The first album featured a collection of songs heard in the film, while the second, featured a film score composed by Danny Elfman.

Silver Linings Playbook: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Silver Linings Playbook: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Soundtrack album by
Various Artists
ReleasedNovember 16, 2012 (2012-11-16)
(Digital download)
GenreSoundtrack
Length45:36
LabelSony / EAN
Singles from Silver Linings Playbook: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  1. "Silver Lining (Crazy 'Bout You)"
    Released: November 16, 2012

Silver Linings Playbook: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the soundtrack to the film, released in the United States by Sony Music Entertainment on November 16, 2012 for digital download.[1] The soundtrack includes music from Stevie Wonder, the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Alt-J, Eagles of Death Metal, Jessie J and two tracks from the score composed by Danny Elfman.[2][3]

Not featured on the soundtrack are Led Zeppelin's "What Is and What Should Never Be"; The White Stripes' "Hello Operator"; Stevie Wonder's "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing" and The White Stripes' "Fell in Love with a Girl", played as the opening numbers of Pat and Tiffany's dance scene; "Misty" performed by Johnny Mathis, played after Pat and Tiffany learn they received an average of 5.0 for their dance number; "Wild Is the Wind" performed by Nina Simone, played at the start of the film's end credits.[4]

Track listing

No.TitlePerformersLength
1."Silver Lining Titles"Danny Elfman3:12
2."My Cherie Amour"Stevie Wonder2:52
3."Always Alright"Alabama Shakes4:04
4."Unsquare Dance"The Dave Brubeck Quartet2:01
5."Buffalo"Alt-J featuring Mountain Man3:15
6."The Moon of Manakoora"Les Paul and Mary Ford2:46
7."Monster Mash"CrabCorps3:36
8."Goodnight Moon"Ambrosia Parsley & The Elegant Too4:02
9."Now I'm a Fool"Eagles of Death Metal3:42
10."Walking Home"Danny Elfman1:04
11."Girl from the North Country"Bob Dylan with Johnny Cash3:40
12."Silver Lining (Crazy 'Bout You)"Jessie J3:24
13."Hey Big Brother"Rare Earth4:45
14."Maria" (Bernstein Plays Brubeck Plays Bernstein)The Dave Brubeck Quartet3:20
Total length:45:36

Reception

Heather Phares of AllMusic wrote "While the soundtrack's song choices will obviously resonate more with fans of the film, Silver Linings Playbook's music is so engaging it could easily win over those who haven't seen it."[5]

Charts

Chart (2012) Peak
position
UK Soundtrack Albums (OCC)[6] 18

The lead single from the soundtrack, "Silver Lining (Crazy 'Bout You)" peaked at #100 in the UK Singles.[7]

Accolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref(s)
Grammy Awards January 26, 2014 Best Song Written for Visual Media Jessie J and Diane Warren (for "Silver Lining (Crazy 'Bout You)") Nominated [8]

Silver Linings Playbook: Original Motion Picture Score

Silver Linings Playbook: Original Motion Picture Score
Film score by
Danny Elfman
ReleasedNovember 16, 2012
GenreFilm score
Length20:27
LabelSony Music
Danny Elfman chronology
Frankenweenie
(2012) 		Silver Linings Playbook
(2012) 		Hitchcock
(2012)

Danny Elfman's score for the film was released on digital download by Sony Music Entertainment simultaneously with the song album.

No.TitleLength
1."Silver Lining Titles"3:11
2."Running Off"2:01
3."Simple"1:55
4."With A Beat"2:17
5."Tiny Guitars"1:01
6."Walking Home"1:04
7."Silver Lining Wild-Track"2:57
8."The Book"0:41
9."Happy Ending"3:52
10."Goof Track"1:28
Total length:20:27

Reception

Filmtracks.com wrote "The style of the vocals and wayward opening track may deter some Elfman collectors as well, despite the easy-going and pleasant personality of the rest of the short work."[9] James Southall of Movie Wave wrote "It's all pleasant, it's all completely inoffensive, but also so inconsequential."[10]

Accolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref(s)
World Soundtrack Awards October 19, 2013 Soundtrack Composer of the Year Danny Elfman
(also for Epic, Frankenweenie, Hitchcock, Oz the Great and Powerful, Promised Land) 		Nominated [11]
[12]
International Film Music Critics Association February 21, 2013 Film Composer of the Year Danny Elfman
(also for Dark Shadows, Frankenweenie, Men in Black 3, Hitchcock and Promised Land) 		Won [13]
Best Original Score for a Comedy Film Danny Elfman Nominated

References

  1. ^ Dougherty, Steve (November 20, 2012). "'Silver Linings Playbook': A Movie's Musical Soul". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on November 28, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  2. ^ "Silver Linings Playbook". iTunes. November 16, 2012. Archived from the original on November 23, 2012. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
  3. ^ Davis, Edward (November 19, 2012). "Beyond The Soundtrack: 'Silver Lingings Playbook' Includes Music From Led Zeppelin, The White Stripes, Bruno Mars & More". IndieWire. Archived from the original on May 29, 2024. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  4. ^ Cotter, Padraig (January 16, 2021). "Silver Linings Playbook Soundtrack: Every Song In The Movie". ScreenRant. Archived from the original on May 9, 2022. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  5. ^ "Danny Elfman, Silver Linings Playbook [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]". AllMusic. All Media Network, LLC. November 20, 2012. Archived from the original on May 17, 2019. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  6. ^ "Official Soundtrack Albums Chart Top 50 - 14 to 20 April". Official Charts Company. April 14, 2013. Archived from the original on May 29, 2024. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  7. ^ "Official UK Top 100 Singles". Official Charts Company. December 1, 2012. Archived from the original on October 28, 2018. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
  8. ^ "Grammy Awards 2014: Full Nominations List". Billboard. December 6, 2013. Archived from the original on January 25, 2014. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
  9. ^ "Silver Linings Playbook (Danny Elfman)". Filmtracks.com. Archived from the original on June 27, 2013. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  10. ^ Southall, James (December 29, 2012). "Silver Linings Playbook soundtrack review". Movie Wave. Archived from the original on January 16, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  11. ^ Chagollan, Steve (August 16, 2013). "World Soundtrack Awards' Nominations Include Danna, Desplat, Marianelli and Newman". Variety. Archived from the original on April 9, 2015. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  12. ^ Brooks, Molly (October 21, 2013). "Life of Pi composer wins Soundtrack Award". Screen Daily. Archived from the original on November 4, 2017. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  13. ^ "2012 IFMCA Awards". International Film Music Critics Association. February 27, 2013. Archived from the original on October 17, 2014. Retrieved October 31, 2015.