About the Soundtrack
Composer Alex Wurman credits his wide range of composition styles to his early classical training, a lifelong love of jazz and an expert knowledge of the most advanced technology. In March of the Penguins, Wurman has musically captured both nature's beautify and its harsh trials of the polar winter. In addition, Wurman's emotional score is magically weaved within the rich soulful voice of Morgan Freeman, narrator of the film.

Tracks
01 The Harshest Place on Earth
02 Walk Not Alone
03 The March
04 Found Love
05 The Egg Arrives
06 The Mothers’ Second Journey
07 Arrival at the Sea
08 Walk through Darkness
09 First Steps
10 The Dangers Remain
11 Reunited
12 Going Home for the First Time

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Liner Notes from Composer Alex Wurman
March of the Penguins Liner NotesThe chance to be a voice for such beautiful and dynamic characters rarely comes to a film composer. Also, the lack of verbal presence from the lead role was liberating. Maybe I'll request turning off some of the dialog track in my next film…

Actually, this project was unusual for many reasons. The team of collaborators, while working quickly and in the relative darkness, had to be very forgiving of one another. For instance, Jordan Roberts (writer), Scott Jennings (sound design) and I were all doing our parts at the same time in different locations. When we met, it was hurry up and make space for each other. After many enjoyable moments of discovery along the way, the result is an artistic achievement of which we are very proud.

My sincere thanks and appreciation go out to Luc Jacquet and his collaborators. Through his artistry and perseverance, he has created characters as vivid and identifiable as any in film.

The images on the screen provided all the inspiration one could want. They challenged me again and again to match their beauty and emotional range. Who knows how the penguins actually find whatever it takes to carry on through such difficult circumstances? From them I learned that courage does not need to be understood, only found.

I am very fortunate to have worked with a talented, caring and thorough team of people to create this music. Without their help, it would have been impossible. Thank you for all the great work!

- Alex Wurman