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On Christmas Eve, in mid-nineteenth century London, the miserly, hardhearted Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by his kindly nephew Fred who invites him to dinner with him and his fiance Bess.

Scrooge gruffly refuses, considering Christmas a humbug, and although he gives his underpaid clerk Bob Cratchit the day off, he later fires him when the meek Bob mistakenly pelts him with a snowball.

Bob does not tell his family, though, and buys the family's hoped for Christmas feast. The Cratchits are happy, though poor, with their one sorrow the health of Tiny Tim, their crippled youngest child.

As the Cratchits and Fred enjoy Christmas Eve, Scrooge goes to his empty house where he is visited by the chained shade of Jacob Marley, Scrooge's late partner, who warns Scrooge that he must change his ways.

He also tells Scrooge that three ghosts will visit him that night. Scrooge disdains Marley's words until their visits.

The first, the Spirit of Christmas Past, shows him his lonely childhood, the second, the Spirit of Christmas Present, shows him the happiness of Fred and the Cratchits.

The third, the Spirit of Christmas Future, reveals to Scrooge his own mourner-less death and the sadness following that of Tiny Tim.

Though the shade does not speak, Scrooge pleads that he will change. When he awakens, he is a different man.

He happily buys turkey and presents and gives generously to men collecting for the poor. He visits Fred and makes him his partner, then goes to the Cratchits' house where he gives them gifts, and promises Bob a raise.

After vowing to keep the spirit of Christmas throughout the year, he makes the toast, "To all of us, everywhere, a Merry Christmas to us all, my dears," and Tiny Tim adds "God bless us, everyone."

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Play	Title	Artist
	A Christmas Carol
	Awakening	Alex Baranowski: Performer
	A Humble Home	Alex Baranowski: Performer
	Marley's Ghost	Alex Baranowski: Performer
	The Ghost of Christmas Past	Alex Baranowski: Performer
	Childhood Remembered	Alex Baranowski: Performer
	Scrooge and Belle	Alex Baranowski: Performer
	Slipping Away from the Past	Alex Baranowski: Performer
	The Ghost of Christmas Present	Alex Baranowski: Performer
	Flying over the Sea	Alex Baranowski: Performer
	Ignorance and Want	Alex Baranowski: Performer
	Tiny Tim	Alex Baranowski: Performer
	The Ghost of Christmas yet to Come	Alex Baranowski: Performer
	A New Day	Alex Baranowski: Performer
	The First Dance of Christmas	Alex Baranowski: Performer
	"God Bless Us, Every One!"	Alex Baranowski: Performer
	Marley's Grave	Dustin O'Halloran: Performer
	Scrooge	Dustin O'Halloran: Performer
	Scrooge's Window	Dustin O'Halloran: Performer
	Fred	Dustin O'Halloran: Performer
	Choir, Book, Watch	Dustin O'Halloran: Performer
	Pond	Dustin O'Halloran: Performer
	Finding the Sleigh	Dustin O'Halloran: Performer
	Marley Arrives	Dustin O'Halloran: Performer
	Prepare Ye	Dustin O'Halloran: Performer
	The First Visit	Dustin O'Halloran: Performer
	Father of Scrooge	Dustin O'Halloran: Performer
	1001 Nights	Dustin O'Halloran: Performer
	Buying the Mill	Dustin O'Halloran: Performer
	Mary Cratchit	Dustin O'Halloran: Performer
	Mary's Walk	Dustin O'Halloran: Performer
	Return to the Graveyard	Dustin O'Halloran: Performer
	Mary Drawing	Dustin O'Halloran: Performer
	The Spirit of Christmas	Dustin O'Halloran: Performer
	A Christmas Carol Main Title	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Scrooge Counts Money	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Marley's Ghost Visits Scrooge	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Let Us See Another Christmas	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Flight to Fezziwigs	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	First Waltz	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Another Idol Has Replaced Me	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Touch My Robe	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	The Clock Tower	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Carriage Chase	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Old Joe and Mrs. Dilber	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	This Dark Chamber	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	None of Us Will Ever Forget	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Who Was That Lying Dead?	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	I'm Still Here	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Ride On My Good Man	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	God Bless Us Everyone (Andrea Bocelli)	Alan Silvestri: Performer
	Funeral	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	Walking Home	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	O' Little Town of Bethlehem	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	Torture of Remorse	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	Wandering Ghosts	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	The Ghost of Christmas Past / School	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	Fran's Tune	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	Arrival at Fezziwig's	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	Fezziwig's Party	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	Scrooge Alone	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	Haunt Me No Longer	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	Fear For Tim	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	Silent Night	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	Scrooge Reappears	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	Fran's Piano	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	The First Noel / The Workhouse	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	The Ghost of Christmas Future	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	The Corpse	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	Little Child	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	Death	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	A Merry Christmas	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	God Rest Ye Merry Gentelmen	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	Topper's Song	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	Christmas Polka	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	A Different Side to Scrooge	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	The End	Stephen Warbeck: Performer
	Overture	Lynn Ahrens: Performer
	The Years Are Passing By	Lynn Ahrens: Performer
	Jolly, Rich and Fat	Lynn Ahrens: Performer
	Nothing to Do with Me	Lynn Ahrens: Performer
	Link by Link	Lynn Ahrens: Performer
	The Lights of Long Ago	Lynn Ahrens: Performer
	Mr. Fezziwig's Annual Christmas Ball	Lynn Ahrens: Performer
	A Place Called Home	Lynn Ahrens: Performer
	Money Montage (Ken Jennings, Mary Stout, Walter Charles, Michael Christopher Moore, Christopher Sieber, Emily Skinner, G	Lynn Ahrens: Performer
	Abundance and Charity (Walter Charles, Michael Mandell, Ensemble)	Lynn Ahrens: Performer
	Christmas Together (Matthew Mezzacappa, Walter Charles, Michael Mandell, Nick Corley, Joy Hermalyn, Robert Westenberg, N	Lynn Ahrens: Performer
	Dancing on Your Grave (Darcy Pulliam, Ken McMullen, Andy Jobe, Lindsay Jobe, Joseph Kolinski, Nick Corley, Ensemble)	Lynn Ahrens: Performer
	Yesterday, Tomorrow and Today	Lynn Ahrens: Performer
	Christmas Day	Lynn Ahrens: Performer
	God Bless Us, Everyone (Ensemble)	Lynn Ahrens: Performer
	Introducing Tiny Tim	Nick Bicât: Performer
	Marley's Knocks	Nick Bicât: Performer
	The Holly and the Ivy	Nick Bicât: Performer
	Marley's Ghost Returns	Nick Bicât: Performer
	A Gavotte for Times Past	Nick Bicât: Performer
	I Saw Three Ships	Nick Bicât: Performer
	Wasted Youth	Nick Bicât: Performer
	The Spirit of Christmas Present	Nick Bicât: Performer
	Tiny Tim's Life	Nick Bicât: Performer
	Street Scene	Nick Bicât: Performer
	Tiny Tim's Steadfast	Nick Bicât: Performer
	Want and Need	Nick Bicât: Performer
	Bob Cratchit's House	Nick Bicât: Performer
	In Dulce Jubilo	Nick Bicât: Performer
	Funeral March	Nick Bicât: Performer
	Scrooge Begs for Mercy	Nick Bicât: Performer
	Alive!	Nick Bicât: Performer
	Making Amends	Nick Bicât: Performer
	Scrooge's Joke	Nick Bicât: Performer
	On Christmas Night	Nick Bicât: Performer
	Finale (God Bless Us Every One)	Nick Bicât: Performer
	CAPTAIN COURAGEOUS: Main Title	Franz Waxman: Performer
	In The Night/The One I Love Best	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Here Comes Cushman	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Back On The Boat	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Bad Boy	Franz Waxman: Performer
	After The Song/Fishing Montage (Retake)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Cushman Sailing/Anchor Up (Retake)/Sailing Along	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Manuel Overboard	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Manuel Drowns	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Manuel's Death/Back In Gloucester	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Harvey's Father	Franz Waxman: Performer
	In The Church	Franz Waxman: Performer
	In The Dory	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Rock Of Ages/End Title	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Exit Music	Franz Waxman: Performer
	THE EXTRAS: After the Song/Fishing Montage (Original)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Cushman Sailing (Alternate)/Anchor Up (Alternate)/Sailing Along	Franz Waxman: Performer
	DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE: Main Title	Franz Waxman: Performer
	First Experiment/First Failure/In The Laboratory	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Ivy's Room – Parts 1 & 2	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Work Montage/Albert Hall/Mr. Higgins Died	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Walk Through The Park And A Letter To Miss B	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Unexpected Visitor	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Sex Montage (Daniele Amfitheatrof)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	See Me Dance The Polka (George Grossmith)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Ivy Alone (Daniele Amfitheatrof)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Piano Improvisation	Franz Waxman: Performer
	The Museum	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Grande Valse Brillante, Op. 34 No. 2 In A Minor (Frédéric Chopin)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Farewell, Beatrice – Parts 1 & 2	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Hyde's Escape/Trapped	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Finale	Franz Waxman: Performer
	THE EXTRA: Ivy's Room – Parts 1 & 2 (Alternate)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Disc Time:	Franz Waxman: Performer
	THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN: Main Title	Franz Waxman: Performer
	The Letter	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Huck Is Leaving	Franz Waxman: Performer
	On The Island/First Adventure	Franz Waxman: Performer
	At Night	Franz Waxman: Performer
	The Chase	Franz Waxman: Performer
	The River Queen	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Jim In Danger/Jim Is Safe	Franz Waxman: Performer
	End Title	Franz Waxman: Performer
	A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Main Title (Felix Mendelsohn-David Snell)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Threadneedle Street/Fred And Bob	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Fred's Speech (David Snell)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Closing Time	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Bottle Of Wine/Street Fight/The Goose Walk/Bob Comes Home	Franz Waxman: Performer
	God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Traditional)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Marley/Marley's Ghost	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Marley Is Back/Marley's Warning	Franz Waxman: Performer
	First Spirit/Spirit's Flight & Young Scrooge/Young Scrooge	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Before Awakening (David Snell)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Magic Horn	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Montage/Third Spirit	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Graveyard	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Christmas Morning (Franz Waxman-Georges Bizet)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	End Title (Alternate) (David Snell)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	WOMAN OF THE YEAR: Main Title	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Fantaisie Impromptu - In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 66 (Frédéric Chopin)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Football In Chicago	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Meet Miss Harding (Alternate)/The Hat	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Breakfast Scene	Franz Waxman: Performer
	After Banquet	Franz Waxman: Performer
	After The Banquet	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Arrival At Ellen's	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Before Wedding	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Lohengrin – Wedding March (Richard Wagner)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS: Main Title	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Dinner Date	Franz Waxman: Performer
	London Tour	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Honeymoon	Franz Waxman: Performer
	The Carpet	Franz Waxman: Performer
	The Duke	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Charles Is Back	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Sigi/Sigi Can't Sleep	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Good Morning	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Biarritz	Franz Waxman: Performer
	The Measles	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Sigi's New Room	Franz Waxman: Performer
	The Long Carpet	Franz Waxman: Performer
	The Other Place	Franz Waxman: Performer
	The Visit	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Outing With The Duke/The Duke's Wife	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Revolt	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Paris Tour With Sigi	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Man To Man Talk	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Sigi Runs Away	Franz Waxman: Performer
	THE EXTRAS: Should I (Nacio Herb Brown & Arthur Freed)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Liebestraum No. 3 In A-Flat Major (Franz Liszt)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Swan Lake Ballet Act I – Excerpts (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	LOVE ON THE RUN: Main Title/Running Bride	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Ox Cart/Newspaper Montage	Franz Waxman: Performer
	The Castle	Franz Waxman: Performer
	The Statue	Franz Waxman: Performer
	The Ghost/Sally Alone	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Love Scene/Nice	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Gone	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Gone (Continued) And End Title	Franz Waxman: Performer
	FURY: Opening Title Music	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Chatter Music	Franz Waxman: Performer
	At Joe's Home	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Ghosts	Franz Waxman: Performer
	End Title And Cast	Franz Waxman: Performer
	SUSPICION: Main Title	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Honeymoon Montage	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Melbeck's Office	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Looking For Johnnie	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Lina Alone	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Morning Mail	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Too Fast	Franz Waxman: Performer
	THE DEVIL-DOLL: Main Title	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Little Dog/Big Dog	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Laschna	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Buying Flowers	Franz Waxman: Performer
	First Victim/Revenge	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Nightmare/Jewel Thief	Franz Waxman: Performer
	In The Restaurant	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Lorraine And Her Father/Finale	Franz Waxman: Performer
	KING OF THE ROARING 20's - THE STORY OF ARNOLD ROTHSTEIN: Opening Scene And Main Title	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Young Arnold	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Rothstein And Burke	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Three Times Raided	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Rector's Restaurant	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Goodnight, Carolyn	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Visit With Papa	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Goodbye, Papa	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Champagne	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Interrupted Romance	Franz Waxman: Performer
	That Feels Good	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Doublecross	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Down And Out/Burke's Death	Franz Waxman: Performer
	It's Midnight	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Montage	Franz Waxman: Performer
	No Dice	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Speakeasy Charleston 3	Franz Waxman: Performer
	The Last Deal	Franz Waxman: Performer
	The Last Walk	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Hospital Scene And End	Franz Waxman: Performer

User reviews

Sarah Harris

9/10

Each track is expertly composed, immersing the audience in the magical world of mid-nineteenth century London and bringing to life the heartwarming message of hope and generosity.

Betty Harris

6/10

The soundtrack effectively enhances the character development, especially during Scrooge's introspective moments, adding depth and emotion to the story.

Joseph Miller

9/10

Overall, the soundtrack of A Christmas Carol is a masterpiece that adds depth and richness to the story, making it a truly unforgettable cinematic experience for audiences of all ages.

Jennifer Thomas

6/10

The haunting melodies in the background during the visits of the spirits add a sense of mystery and foreboding to the story.

Michael Jackson

8/10

The soundtrack of A Christmas Carol truly captures the spirit of the holiday season with its emotive and uplifting melodies.

Timothy Young

8/10

The music perfectly complements the heartwarming transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge, enhancing the emotional depth of the story.

Elizabeth Martin

8/10

Overall, the music of A Christmas Carol is a standout element that elevates the film and leaves a lasting impression on the audience.

Richard Davis

6/10

The orchestration and arrangements in the soundtrack are skillfully done, enhancing the overall cinematic experience of the film.

Mary Young

6/10

The music during the scenes with the Cratchit family evokes a sense of warmth and togetherness, highlighting the importance of family and love during the holiday season.

Karen Thomas

6/10

Overall, the music in A Christmas Carol plays a crucial role in conveying the themes of redemption, compassion, and the spirit of Christmas, making it a memorable and impactful soundtrack.

Thomas Wilson

8/10

The soundtrack skillfully mirrors the journey of self-discovery and redemption that Scrooge undergoes, adding a layer of depth to the storytelling.

Andrew Rodriguez

6/10

The use of traditional Christmas carols intertwined with original compositions creates a nostalgic and festive atmosphere throughout the film.

Mary Jones

8/10

The use of traditional instruments and choir vocals creates a nostalgic and magical atmosphere that draws the listener into the world of mid-nineteenth century London.

Margaret Martinez

10/10

The soundtrack of A Christmas Carol beautifully captures the essence of the story, from the somber tones reflecting Scrooge's miserly ways to the uplifting melodies symbolizing his transformation.

Stephanie Carter

4/10

The soundtrack for A Christmas Carol did not live up to my expectations. I found it to be lackluster and uninspiring, failing to capture the emotional depth of the story and characters.

Anthony Martin

3/10

The musical arrangements felt repetitive and generic, lacking originality and failing to create a memorable impact. I was hoping for a more dynamic and engaging soundtrack that would enhance the storytelling, but unfortunately, it fell short in delivering a truly immersive experience.

Ashley Jackson

7/10

Each track is expertly crafted to evoke a range of emotions, from sorrow and regret to joy and redemption, making the listening experience truly immersive.

James Rodriguez

9/10

The music perfectly enhances the emotional journey of the characters, evoking feelings of joy, redemption, and the spirit of Christmas throughout the film.