album · November 2, 2004

The Polar Express – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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Warner Sunset/RepriseSee this day

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This soundtrack for the 2004 animated film "The Polar Express" features a mix of original songs and classic holiday tunes. It includes contributions from artists such as Tom Hanks, whose spoken-word segments tie the film's narrative together, and features music by composer Alan Silvestri.

• The album features original songs like "Believe" performed by The String Academy. It also includes classic holiday songs performed by various artists.
• The soundtrack reached number 11 on the Billboard Top Soundtracks chart in 2004. It also appeared on the Billboard 200 album chart.
• The album was produced by John Williams and Alan Silvestri. It was released on November 2, 2004, by Warner Sunset and Reprise Records.

"Various Artists" refers to a collection of performers on a given release. This 2004 album collects songs from the film of the same name.