Also, isn't it best original score, not songs, which is what Slumdog is full of. I own Slumdog Millionaire, the soundtrack, because I enjoy it. I also own Defiance and the others that were nominated, except for Milk, and Defiance should definately have won. Unfortunately James Newton Howard just can't seem to get an Oscar. I bought Finding Neverland too see why it won the best original score award, and was stunned. The Village was miles ahead of it in emotion, beauty, and skill. The Village is my top normal soundtrack (the Lord of the Rings complete recordings are my favorite), with Defiance right behind The Village.