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Harry Gregson-Williams: Shrek (Original Motion Picture Score)

4 December 2001 · 25 YEARS

Shrek (Original Motion Picture Score)

Harry Gregson-Williams

The music features a blend of traditional brass and string instruments alongside distinct percussion. It functions as both a sincere tribute to classic stories and a subversion of those same conventions. The score captures a sense of cinematic scope.

The project demonstrates how to construct a fantasy world rooted in both grand adventure and comedic timing. It balances large, sweeping orchestral moments with odd, rhythmic pieces. This music remains a clear example of how to build a narrative environment through scoring for animation.

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