Dances with Wolves
John Barry · 1990
53 min · 18 tracks · film score
A sweeping orchestral score that captures the vastness of the American West through haunting melodies and rich textures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sweeping soundscapes for reflection
- dynamic emotional crescendos throughout
- evocative themes for storytelling
- immersive listening during quiet moments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- seek lyrics and vocal performances
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1990, John Barry was already an established composer, known for his work on James Bond films. 'Dances with Wolves' marked a significant point in his career as it showcased his ability to create emotionally resonant music for epic narratives, following his Academy Award win for 'Out of Africa' in 1986.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ennio Morricone· Henry Mancini· Bernard Herrmann
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Main Title - Looks Like a Suicide 3:59
- 2 The John Dunbar Theme 2:17
- 3 Journey to Fort Sedgewick 3:25
- 4 Ride to Fort Hays 2:00
- 5 The Death of Timmons 2:25
- 6 Two Socks - The Wolf Theme 1:30
- 7 Pawnee Attack 3:49
- 8 Kicking Bird's Gift 2:10
- 9 Journey to the Buffalo Killing Ground 3:42
- 10 The Buffalo Hunt 2:43
- 11 Stands With a Fist Remembers 2:08
- 12 The Love Theme 3:54
- 13 The John Dunbar Theme 1:55
- 14 Two Socks at Play 1:59
- 15 The Death of Cisco 2:14
- 16 Rescue of Dances With Wolves 2:09
- 17 The Loss of the Journal and the Return to Winter Camp 2:09
- 18 Farewell and End Title 8:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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