Sound of Vinyl

John Debney’s score for John Favreau’s Christmas comedy Elf is, like the movie, a hyperstylized and witty celebration of all things Christmas. The largely orchestral score would fit seamlessly into shopping malls around that time of the year, particularly on tracks like “Main Title” and “Papa Elf.” Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite” is a major influence on the tiptoeing “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies”-like “A Stroll With Buddy” and “Weird Wonderland.” Humorous cues such as “A Walk in the Park” and “Attack of the Little People” owe quite a bit to classic cartoon music. The score is a funny and apt companion piece for any fans of the Elf film, of which there are many.

1. Papa Elf
2. Main Title
3. Buddy's Journey
4. A Stroll With Buddy
5. Christmas Medley
6. Weird Wonderland
7. The Frozen Battlefield
8. Buddy's Theme
9. Santa's In Trouble
10. A Walk In The Park
11. Attack Of The Little People
12. Central Park Rangers
13. Working With Dad
14. A Snowman's Advice
15. Showdown In The Park
16. Buddy And Santa Take Flight
17. Spaghetti And Syrup