Pharrell Williams presents his life and career through Lego in biopic Piece By Piece.
Directed by Morgan Neville, the animated comedy film sees Pharrell play himself in Lego form, alongside some of his best known collaborators like Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Snoop Dogg, and Busta Rhymes.
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A synopsis reads: “Told through the lens of Lego animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music’s most innovative minds.”
It is the fifth major blockbuster based on the Lego franchise, following The Lego Movie, The Lego Batman Movie, The Lego Ninjago Movie, and The Lego Movie 2.
Who composed the soundtrack for Piece By Piece?
The film’s score is by Michael Andrews, who is best known for his cover version of Tears For Fears track ‘Mad World’ with Gary Jules. He has also composed scores for films like Bridesmaids and Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.
Beyond the score, Piece By Piece has a soundtrack album filled with songs by Pharrell Williams and other artists. It includes five new tracks written for the film, including the title track, ‘It’s Happening’, ‘L’EGO Odyssey’, ‘Virginia Boy’ with Tyler, The Creator, and ‘For Real’, alongside classics from his career. You can check out the full tracklist below.
‘It’s Happening’ – Pharrell Williams
‘Piece By Piece’ – Pharrell Williams
‘Virginia Boy Remix’ – Pharrell Williams feat. Tyler, The Creator
‘L’EGO Odyssey’ – Pharrell Williams
‘For Real’ – Pharrell Williams
‘Maybe’ – N.E.R.D
‘God Bless Us All’ – N.E.R.D
‘Señorita’ – Justin Timberlake
‘Rock Star’ – N.E.R.D
‘Rump Shaker’ – Wreckx-N-Effect
‘Superthug’ – N.O.R.E.
‘I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)’ – Jay-Z
‘Hella Good’ – No Doubt
‘Drop It Like It’s Hot’ – Snoop Dogg, Pharrell Williams
‘Grindin’ – Clipse
‘Frontin’ – Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z
‘Beautiful’ – Snoop Dogg, Pharrell Williams, Uncle Charlie Wilson
‘Sooner Or Later’ – N.E.R.D
‘Get Lucky’ – Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers
‘Happy’ – Pharrell Williams
‘Alright’ – Kendrick Lamar
What other songs are in the film?
A bunch of songs not featured on the soundtrack album also appear in the film, ranging from Stevie Wonder to Chumbawumba. You can check out those songs below.
‘I Wish’ – Stevie Wonder
‘Hollaback Girl’ – Gwen Stefani
‘Funky Town’ – Lipps, Inc.
‘God Bless Us All’ – Charlie Wilson
‘Blurred Lines’ – Robin Thicke
‘Tubthumping’ – Chumbawumba
‘My Prerogative’ – Bobby Brown
‘Bonita Applebum’ – A Tribe Called Quest
‘Everyone Nose (All The Girls Standing In The Line For The Bathroom)’ – N.E.R.D
‘Nothin’ – N.O.R.E.
‘Splash’ – Pharrell Williams
‘Lookin’ At Me’ – Mase
‘Knock Yourself Out’ – Jadakiss
‘Shake Ya Ass’ – Mystikal
‘Hot In Here’ – Nelly
‘Like I Love You’ – Justin Timberlake
‘Pass The Courvoisier, Part II’ – Busta Rhymes
‘I’ve Seen The Light/Inside Of Clouds’ – N.E.R.D
‘Pure Imagination’ – Gene Wilder
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