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"Tooth Fairy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Review

Can a gentle family comedy carry an action-sized score? George S. Clinton says “sure” — by giving Tooth Fairy a bright comic-hero palette (big brass, scampering woodwinds, nimble percussion) that treats Derek’s reluctant transformation like a mini–superhero origin. The result feels like a winking adventure film in little bursts: a mission fanfare here, a stealthy pizzicato there, and heartfelt strings when Derek finally shows up for the people who need him.

The album itself is a clean, 24-cue orchestral program with a handful of licensed songs in the film doing scene-color duty (arena hype, lounge glow, blues grit). It’s unabashedly tuneful — the sort of score that can turn a bathroom-escape gag into a caper and a training montage into a victory lap without ever getting snarky.

In phases: caprice & stealth — tooth-retrieval sneaks; sports brass — rink swagger; pop needle-drops — source world-building; warm strings — Derek’s late-blooming empathy; finale suite — tidy moral, big grin.

How It Was Made

Clinton recorded with an ~80-piece Hollywood Studio Symphony — a bright, playful sound the production wanted for Derek’s fish-out-of-water arc. Varèse Sarabande released the score album in January 2010 (24 tracks, ~49 minutes), and Clinton took home a BMI Film Music Award for his work.

Tracks & Scenes

Score cues are from the official album; songs are licensed source/not on the score album. Scene timings vary by edition.

“The Mission” (George S. Clinton)

Where it plays:

Derek’s punishment is handed down and the pin (and wings) become non-negotiable. The cue moves from mock-heroic swagger to brisk caper pulse as he fumbles his first assignment.

Why it matters:

States the score’s comic-adventure language — bold brass, scampering rhythms, twinkly celesta.

“Training Montage” (George S. Clinton)

Where it plays:

Rapid-fire gags as Derek learns to fly, shrink, and memory-dust without wrecking the living room. Percussion and hand-offs in the winds keep it zippy.

Why it matters:

Classic sports-movie energy, repurposed for fairy basics.

“Face Off” → “Scoreboard Assignment” (George S. Clinton)

Where it plays:

Rink-side sequences where real hockey collides with secret fairy duties — the music toggles between arena-brassy swagger and stealth pizzicato as Derek splits focus.

Why it matters:

Shows how Clinton stitches two worlds (sport and fantasy) in one gag-chase.

“It’s Possible” (George S. Clinton)

Where it plays:

A turning-point pep cue when Derek reassesses his “dream-crusher” attitude and starts backing other people’s dreams.

Why it matters:

The album’s warmest harmonic writing; heart without syrup.

“You Are the Real Tooth Fairy” (George S. Clinton)

Where it plays:

Finale/credits wrap — strings and brass crest as Derek finally earns the title.

Why it matters:

Theme paid off — the comic-hero motif turns sincere.

“Get Ready for This” (2 Unlimited) — song

Where it plays:

Arena-energy needle-drop around rink hype and game-time beats; classic jock-jam ambience.

Why it matters:

Instant sports context — you hear it and you’re in a rink.

“Let’s Just Stay In” (Tony DeSare) — song

Where it plays:

Low-light domestic moment; crooner warmth over a quiet evening that contrasts Derek’s chaotic double life.

Why it matters:

Gives the film’s home scenes a smooth, adult glow.

“I’m Already Gone” (Kacee Clanton) — song

Where it plays:

Used as a contemporary source track during transitional, on-the-move sequences.

Why it matters:

Adds radio-friendly sheen between orchestral cues.

“The Blue Danube” (Johann Strauss II) — song

Where it plays:

Comic counterpoint during a delicately executed retrieval — classical elegance over a bumbling, high-stakes sneak.

Why it matters:

Time-honored gag: waltz versus chaos.

“Sunshine of Your Love” (Cream) — song

Where it plays:

Brief, swaggering quote in a scene that needs a shot of classic-rock bravado.

Why it matters:

Signals old-school cool inside a modern family comedy.

Notes & Trivia

• The score album (Varèse Sarabande) contains 24 cues (~49 minutes); retail street date was January 19, 2010.
• Composer George S. Clinton recorded with an ~80-piece orchestra; behind-the-scenes coverage shows the Hollywood Studio Symphony at work.
• Licensed songs in the film include sports staple “Get Ready for This,” crooner cut “Let’s Just Stay In,” blues and classic-rock snippets, and a comic waltz gag with “The Blue Danube.”
• Clinton won a BMI Film Music Award for Tooth Fairy.

Reception & Quotes

Reviews of the film were mixed, but the score drew steady praise from family-film listeners for keeping the comedy bouncy and the heart on sleeve.

“Big-hearted, brightly orchestrated — sells the gag without undercutting it.” album capsules

“Arena swagger outside, fairy capers inside — Clinton threads it.” film-music roundups

Interesting Facts

• Sports DNA: The movie leans on classic arena music to set the hockey world fast.
• Classical comedy: A straight-faced Strauss waltz under slapstick never gets old.
• Cue puns: “You Are the Real Tooth Fairy,” “Fairy Fight,” and “Scoreboard Assignment” do exactly what they say on the tin.
• Album flow: The score plays like a mini-hero arc — punishment, practice, purpose, payoff.
• Sequel energy: The franchise continued in 2012 with Tooth Fairy 2 (new cast), but the 2010 score remains the sonic template.

Technical Info

• Title: Tooth Fairy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
• Year: 2010
• Type: Film score (various licensed songs in-film)
• Composer: George S. Clinton
• Orchestra: Hollywood Studio Symphony (approx. 80 players)
• Label: Varèse Sarabande (CD/digital)
• Runtime / Tracks: ~49 minutes / 24 cues
• Selected notable placements: “The Mission,” “Training Montage,” “Face Off,” “Scoreboard Assignment,” “It’s Possible,” “You Are the Real Tooth Fairy”; songs: “Get Ready for This,” “Let’s Just Stay In,” “I’m Already Gone,” “The Blue Danube,” “Sunshine of Your Love.”
• Award note: BMI Film Music Award (George S. Clinton)
• Trailer: 20th Century Fox official trailer (ID used in figures)

Questions & Answers

Who composed the score?

George S. Clinton — recorded with the Hollywood Studio Symphony and released by Varèse Sarabande.

Is there a separate “songs” album?

No. The official album is the score. The film uses several licensed tracks that don’t appear on the Varèse release.

What plays during the hockey hype?

2 Unlimited’s “Get Ready for This” provides classic arena energy.

What’s the feel of the score?

Comic-hero adventure: bright brass, nimble woodwinds, and caper percussion, with warm strings for the heart moments.

Any awards for the music?

Yes — Clinton received a BMI Film Music Award for Tooth Fairy.

Key Contributors

Sources: Apple Music (album date/track count); Spotify (album listing); Discogs (label/track titles); ScoringSessions (orchestra/session report); IMDb main page & Soundtracks (composer, song list highlights); MovieMusic/SoundtrackINFO (track list and retail details); Official 20th Century Fox trailer on YouTube.

November, 29th 2025