 When plans for the album were initially proposed , executives at both Fox Broadcasting Company — the network responsible for the series — and Warner Bros. Records began compiling a list of possible inclusions , most of which were eventually rejected . Artists such as Tom Petty , Bruce Springsteen and Seal were approached to possibly contribute material . Although all three were admitted fans of the series , none were able to get involved in the project — Petty was unable to commit due to a tour , Springsteen was contractually tied to Sony Music Entertainment , while Seal was " snowboarding in South America or somewhere " . 
