Soul Surfer: Music from the Motion Picture Album Songs
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Check out this blog post for a complete list of songs from the Soul Surfer: Music from the Motion Picture Album!
Introduction
Soul Surfer: Music from the Motion Picture is the official soundtrack album for the film Soul Surfer. The album was released on March 15, 2011 by Gotee Records and features 15 tracks of contemporary Christian music. The tracks are performed by Matthew West, Jon Foreman, tobyMac, Britt Nicole, Mark Harris, Building 429, and Audio Adrenaline, among others.
The first single from the album is “African Dream” by Matthew West. The song peaked at No. 19 on Billboard’s Christian Songs chart in March 2011.
What is Soul Surfer?
Soul Surfer is a biographical drama film directed by Sean McNamara, based on the true story of teenage surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack. The film stars AnnaSophia Robb as Bethany Hamilton, with Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, and Lorraine Nicholson in supporting roles. The film was released on April 8, 2011 by Triangle Films.
Soul Surfer: Music from the Motion Picture is the soundtrack album for the film Soul Surfer. It was released on March 15, 2011 by Sony Music Entertainment. The album features songs performed by Christian rock and contemporary Christian music artists such as Tenth Avenue North, Switchfoot, Brandon Heath and Matt Redman.
Music from the Motion Picture Album Songs
The Soul Surfer: Music from the Motion Picture album songs are a great way to get into the film’s soundtrack. The album has a great mix of songs that are sure to get you pumped up for the film. The tracks are also perfect for a road trip or for getting through a workout.
“Unstoppable” by Foxes
The official soundtrack album for the motion picture Soul Surfer was released on March 15, 2011, and features songs from a variety of popular artists. One of the tracks on the album is “Unstoppable” by Foxes. The song was written specifically for the film, and its lyrics reflect the themes of hope and perseverance that are central to the movie’s story.
“Wave” by Mike Perry
“Wave” is a song by Mike Perry, featuring Carlos Barbosa and Luísa Barbosa. The song was released on April 4, 2016 as a single from the Soul Surfer: Music from the Motion Picture Album Songs.
“See You Again” by Tyler, the Creator
“See You Again” is a song by American rapper Tyler, the Creator. It was released on April 13, 2015, as the lead single from the soundtrack album for the film Soul Surfer (2011). The song features additional vocals from Kali Uchis. “See You Again” received positive reviews from critics and was Tyler’s highest-charting single at the time. It peaked at number 43 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 24 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
The song is a tribute to actor Paul Walker, who died in a car accident in November 2013. Film director James Wan asked Tyler to write a song for the film that would capture Walker’s spirit. Wan wanted a song that would be about “redemption and healing”. After listening to the film’s score, Tyler began work on the song. He drew inspiration from Gnarls Barkley’s 2006 single “Crazy”, which was also about loss. Tyler wrote the majority of the song in one night.
“See You Again”, which samples Charlie Puth’s version of “Wiz Khalifa”, was released as a single on April 13, 2015. The song peaked at number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Tyler’s first entry on that chart. It also peaked at number 24 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, becoming his highest-charting single on that chart at the time. The music video for “See You Again” was released on April 27, 2015 and features footage of Paul Walker intercut with shots of Tyler rapping.
“Sledgehammer” byFifth Harmony
This song is featured in the movie Soul Surfer. It is sung by the all-female group Fifth Harmony. The song is about using your voice and being confident.
“California Dreamin'” by The Mamas & The Papas
“California Dreamin'” is a song written by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips and was first recorded by The Mamas & the Papas in 1965. The song is sung from the point of view of a person who remains in New York during the winter and longs for the warmth of California.
The song was released as a single in 1965 and peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked “California Dreamin'” #89 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The song has been covered by many artists, including R.E.M., who had a hit with their version in 1987.
In 1999, the original recording of “California Dreamin'” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Conclusion
Overall, the album is a feel-good, easy-listening collection of both well-known songs and original tracks written specifically for the film. Fans of the movie will no doubt enjoy this CD, but it’s also a nice choice for those who simply enjoy good pop music.
