Dune
Toto · 1984
72 min · 30 tracks · hard rock · pop rock · progressive rock
An evocative blend of orchestral grandeur and progressive rock textures that transports listeners to the arid landscapes of Arrakis.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic narrative journey experience
- evocative orchestral soundscapes
- immersive sonic storytelling
- wave-like pacing for reflection
- transportive themes of adventure
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking standalone hit tracks
- prefer fast-paced listening
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Represents a departure into film scoring, differing from their typical rock sound.
- Themes
- Arrakis landscapes· Duke Leto's legacy
- Career context
- Released in January 1984, 'Dune' marked Toto's foray into film scoring after their commercial peak with hits like 'Africa' and 'Rosanna'. This soundtrack followed their successful album 'Turn Back' and showcased their versatility as musicians, transitioning from pop rock to cinematic compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chicago· Steely Dan· Journey
- If this clicks, go next to
- Isolation — Continues the orchestral and progressive elements introduced in Dune.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Blade Runner by Vangelis — Shares a similar orchestral and atmospheric soundscape, evoking a futuristic yet desolate environment.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Prologue / Main Title".
- 1 Prologue / Main Title Start here 3:18
- 2 Guild Report 0:55
- 3 House Atreides 1:43
- 4 Paul Atreides 2:21
- 5 Robot Fight 1:20
- 6 Leto’s Theme 1:43
- 7 The Box 2:40
- 8 The Floating Fat Man (The Baron) 1:16
- 9 Departure 1:14
- 10 The Trip to Arrakis 2:37
- 11 Sandworm Attack 2:52
- 12 The Betrayal / Shields Down 4:27
- 13 First Attack 2:47
- 14 The Duke’s Death 2:06
- 15 Sandworm Chase 2:38
- 16 The Fremen 3:06
- 17 Secrets of the Fremen 2:25
- 18 Paul Meets Chani 3:06
- 19 Destiny 2:55
- 20 Riding the Sandworm 1:24
- 21 Reunion With Gurney 1:40
- 22 Prelude (Take My Hand) 1:02
- 23 Paul Takes the Water of Life 2:51
- 24 The Sleeper Has Awakened! 3:24
- 25 Big Battle 3:09
- 26 Paul Kills Feyd 1:54
- 27 Final Dream 1:26
- 28 Dune (Desert Theme) 5:33
- 29 Dune Main Title (demo version) 1:23
- 30 Take My Hand 2:39
What to play next
This album is considered a Experimental in Toto's catalog. Represents a departure into film scoring, differing from their typical rock sound.
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