New Release: Bluey’s Latest Album
A new album titled “Up Here” has been released by the creators of the acclaimed Australian TV series, Bluey. This marks the fourth album from the series and is the first to incorporate a chamber orchestra. Joff Bush, the composer, initially doubted the feasibility of such a project during the early days of the show.
“At the start, proposing the idea of engaging hundreds of individuals along with a chamber orchestra seemed far-fetched,” Bush explained. “The scale of ambition to bring together so many talented adults to create something so beautiful for children was incredible to me—it turned out to be a fantastic experience.”
Considering the overwhelming success of previous Bluey music, it appears that letting Bush have creative freedom has been a wise decision.
To date, the music from Bluey has amassed over one billion streams worldwide. The catchy theme song alone has been streamed 126 million times. Additionally, the soundtrack debuted at the top of the Aria album charts—a first for any children’s album—and even secured an Aria award, as well as topping the Billboard US kids album charts.
The series itself enjoys immense popularity, with Australians having watched a staggering 4.8 billion minutes of the show. It’s not uncommon for adults to continue watching episodes even after their children have left the room, captivated by the storylines.
Highlights from the New Album
The new album features an emotional rendition of “Sleepytime,” a track from a beloved episode where character Bingo decides to sleep in her own bed throughout the night for the first time.
Elise, a nearly 40-year-old fan of the show, shared, “That episode always brings me to tears. Even hearing just parts of it from another room can make me emotional.” Her son Heath, aged 7, finds his mother’s reaction amusing: “It’s kind of very silly how a TV show can evoke such strong emotions,” he says.
Bush described his compositional approach to that particular episode: “I employ a method I refer to as ‘seeding’—we designed the music to build up to the moment when Bingo proudly states ‘I’m a big girl now,’ which is a significant psychological milestone. We incorporated Gustav Holst’s Jupiter from The Planets to underscore this theme of independence and unconditional parental love, enhancing the emotional impact.”
He continued, “I introduce elements of Jupiter subtly throughout scenes where the parents express love, like when Bingo’s dad carries her back to bed. These echoes build a subconscious connection, so when the full theme plays towards the end, the emotional resonance is amplified, making the impact much more profound than if it were just played in isolation.”
The music from Bluey doesn’t just tug at the heartstrings; it also brings immense joy. Children like Poppy, aged five, Bonnie, three, Lucas, seven, Elara, four, Felix, ten, and Heath, seven, all share similar sentiments about how the opening song fills them with happiness.
Elara mentioned, “I can really sing along to it,” and although she doesn’t always dance, sometimes she does just that. Poppy described the music as “very musical statue-y,” implying it’s ideal for playing musical statues, while her mother (and my sister) Sophie appreciates the music as it heralds another heartwarming, humorous, and affirming story about a loving family navigating life together.
Bush, who became a father two years ago, feels a deeper connection to the show now. “Watching it as a parent, I understand more profoundly why certain episodes are particularly moving,” he admitted.
His daughter, who has yet to realize her father’s role in creating the music for Bluey, had the chance to attend one of the recording sessions. “She was absolutely fascinated,” Bush recounted. “I even let her try conducting the orchestra, something she might just grow up thinking is normal.”
- Bluey: Up Here is now available on vinyl, CD, and all major streaming platforms.
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