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INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL

 ABOUT THE SOUNDTRACK

Composer: John Williams
Label:
Concord Records
Release Date: May 20, 2008
Links:
www.concordmusicgroup.com

www.indianajones.com

 

 



TRACK LISTING
1
Raiders March
2
Call of the Crystal
3
The Adventures of Mutt
4
Irina's Theme
5
The Snake Pit
6
The Spell of the Skull
7
The Journey to Akator
8
A Whirl Through Academe
9
"Return"
10
The Jungle Chase
11
Orellana's Cradle
12
Grave Robbers
13
Hidden Treasure and the City of Gold
14
Secret Doors and Scorpions
15
Oxley's Dilemma
16
Ants!
17
Temple Ruins and the Secret Revealed
18
The Departure
19
Finale

SOUNDTRACK REVIEW:

When it comes to work, this reviewer has always believed in the importance of chemistry. What would Batman be without Robin? How can Hans Solo brave the galaxies without Chewbacca? And Buzz Lightyear can never soar to infinity and beyond without Woody.

Similarly, we love a good director-composer pairing. One of the most anticipated scores of this summer blockbuster season has to be maestro John Williams’ score for Steven Spielberg’s fourth installment of the Indiana Jones series. And yes, the pairing of these two talents still works fine this time round. The generous 77-minute album kicks off with the familiar “Raiders March”, and that sets the pace going. The household theme is weaved into several other tracks on this recommended album, just to remind you that this is an Indy score.

A track to look out for is “Irina's Theme”, which introduces the villainous character in a looming manner. The ominous and intimidating brasses remind us of the dark themes presented on the soundtrack of Star Wars movies. And what is an action score without action cues? There are a few notable ones here: “The Adventures of Mutt” is an enjoyably exciting signature Williams composition, “The Snake Pit” is gleefully fun, “A Whirl Through Academe” will keep you at the edge of your seat and “The Jungle Chase” is an orchestral extravaganza with rushing strings and brasses. Fans of the music genius will identify with these cues, noting the similar style used in earlier “Harry Potter” and “Star Wars” scores.

Williams also injects some humourous moments, notably in “The Journey to Akator”. Check out the second half of this three minute track where light and jolly percussions and instrumentations are introduced to lighten up the mood. “Ants!” is an aptly composed track which brings out the silly but fun panic and terror brought on by the fatal insects.

Given the adrenaline driven mood of the movie, there aren’t many tender moments in this album. Everything is tied up nicely in the nine minute “Finale”, where lush strings lead in the other main themes of the series. As the last note crescendos and brings the soundtrack to a close, you are again reminded how Williams will always be one of the greatest music masters of our time.

ALBUM RATING:



Recommended Track: (10) The Jungle Chase

Review by John Li


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