Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981 Film)
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Free Music Review: A classic John Williams score
Hit: 5 Stars
Raiders of the Lost Ark, re-released with over 70 minutes of music is finally here! John Williams has definitely outdone himself with this one, with one of the most popular movie themes ever written, "The Raiders March". That is only one of the themes that occurs throughout. There is one for Marion, which is played on soft woodwinds and a booming three note brass theme for the Ark, and a trumpet theme for the Nazis. "South America: 1936" starts off eerie and then explodes into knockout action music. Another great action cue is present in "The Basket Game" which consists of jumpy woodwinds, screaming brasses, and thunderous percussion. "The Map Room: Dawn" lays out the Ark theme the most. The two best action music tracks are definitely found in "Airplane Fight" and "Desert Chase" which utilize all 4 themes in full force with the orchestra reaching its full potential. The best track is the last one, "End Credits" which contains "The Raiders March" and "Marion's Theme" combined into a concert suite. An overall outstanding score with a flawless performance by The London Symphony Orchestra, with John Williams at the helm.Free Music Review: One Of John Williams's Most Sadly Underrated Scores
Hit: 5 Stars
Even though many people have never included Raiders Of The Lost Ark as one of John Williams's best scores, it is in fact a great classic that is in the same league as Star Wars, Superman, and Jurassic Park. The Raiders theme has been heard everywhere and sounds like a mockery of the campy-sounding action movies of the past, and the secondary theme for Indy sounds mysterious and truly suspensful. What makes this score so great, though, is because it sounds like a mix between Star Wars A New Hope, and Return Of The Jedi. It sounds heroic and bright like New Hope but dark like Return Of The Jedi. Marion's theme sounds like and almost starts off like Princess Leia's. The Ark and Nazi themes are my favorites. The Ark theme sounds mysterious and vague until its powers are released on The Miracle Of The Ark, where it sounds powerful and out of this world. The Nazi's theme sounds truly menacing and rivals even the Imperial theme of Empire Strikes Back. I recommend this to any fan of John Williams or action-lovers. It is a true classic in film scoring.Free Music Review: Great Score! A phenominal Musical achievment.
Hit: 5 Stars
The first of the three Indiana Jones scores, Raiders established the popular Raiders March Theme as an instant classic in the world. As easily recognizable as the Star Wars fanfare, John Williams' Raiders March is the first track on this expanded edition of the Raiders soundtrack, from there it becomes a great thrillride that follows Indy's adventures to find the Ark. Along with the standard music there are some bonus tracks that were not previously published before. The insert has an interview with John Williams, pictures from the making of the movie and a break down of the tracks. This is a superior soundtrack recording and unlike the more mature sound to Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, has many more instances where the Raiders March is used. Other themes to listen for include the ark theme, which makes a brief reappearance in Last Crusade, is used many times here as well as the love theme for Indy and Marion. This is an excellent cd and I highly recommend it.Free Music Review: An exciting and thrilling soundtrack adventure!
Hit: 5 Stars
Film music is an essential and integral part of my life. And John Williams'music has always been with me, since childhood. And especially during childhood. "Raiders of the Lost Ark" is the film on which I embarked in my greatest adventure of all. Just as Indy, and with John's music as a background for me, I was there, in a South America jungle, looking for an Idol, in a dark, dangerous temple; I was flying to different places around the world, from Peru, to Nepal, and to Cairo; I explored the Well of the Souls, trying to discover the secrets behind the Lost Ark; and when I finally discovered it, I closed my eyes, just like Indy and Marion, and I survived. John Williams is responsible for all those wonderful and unforgettable moments I experienced when I was a kid, and still is responsible for new great moments of listening experience. Also, John is responsible for lots of contusion and one broken arm!Free Music Review: "It's Not The Years, Honey, It's The Mileage." "Marion, DUCK!!" "You Can't Do This To Me, I'm An American." Classic Movie.
Hit: 5 Stars
Of the 4 "Indiana Jones" adventures (with a fifth one in development), "Raiders Of The Lost Ark" is still the best one yet. Could it be because of the script, the wonderfully choreographed action sequences (including a memorable scene where Indy runs from a boulder in the first ten minutes), Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, the dream team of Steven Spielberg & George Lucas or John Williams' masterful score? How about all of the above? Yes, that is certainly the case. The score complements this wonderful action-adventure film very well. offering plenty of thrills, chills and spills, "Raiders Of The Lost Ark" (and the two sequels; "Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull" was not as good as "Raiders Of The Lost Ark," "Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom" or "Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade") are the best films in the franchise. "Raiders," though, stands high above the rest. If you loved the movie, you'll love the score.