Animated movies are geared toward children, and often the soundtracks follow suit. Usually composed by Randy Newman or Elton John, these bouncy tunes are catchy but not necessarily worth a spot on your mp3 player.
However, every so often an artist appears on an animated sountdtrack that makes us want to sing along. She & Him singer Zooey Deschanel has contributed to the Winnie the Pooh soundtrack, making us curious as to who else has appeared on a cartoon’s soundtrack. Here are fifteen indie artists who have lent their tunes to animated films.
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Movie: TMNT
Artist: Meg and Dia
Song: “Roses”
Meg and Dia bring a bit of rock to this fun soundtrack, playing just the sort of tune any turtle would groove to.
14.
Movie: Chicken Little
Artist: R.E.M.
Song: “It’s the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)”
Chicken Little isn’t bothered by the end of the world, and neither are we. R.E.M.’s “It’s the End of the World” is the perfect fit for this fun family film.
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Movie: Flushed Away
Artist: Dandy Warhols
Song: “Bohemian Like You”
We have no idea what this song has to do with getting flushed down a toilet, but we do know that we like it. And, though the movie is for the kids, this music video is definitely not; parental supervision is advised.
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Movie: Robots
Artist: Gomez
Song: “Silence”
A catchy rock-and-roll jam, this Gomez track is an awesome addition to the Robots soundtrack and any music collection.
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