Moonraker cover

Moonraker

John Barry · 1979

30 min · 10 tracks · film score

A lush orchestral score infused with space-age synths and dramatic motifs that evoke a sense of adventure.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • concise thematic adventure journey
  • evocative orchestral cinematic moments
  • immersive space-age soundscapes
  • dynamic tension-filled sequences

Maybe skip if you want

  • dislike instrumental music
  • prefer longer albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Moonraker' was released in 1979, John Barry had already established himself as a leading composer for the James Bond series, having scored several previous films including 'Goldfinger' and 'You Only Live Twice'. This album followed his acclaimed work on 'The Spy Who Loved Me', continuing to build on his signature blend of orchestral grandeur and modern instrumentation.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Main Title - Moonraker 3:11
  • 2 Space Lazer Battle 2:49
  • 3 Miss Goodhead Meets Bond 2:49
  • 4 Cable Car and Snake Fight 3:09
  • 5 Bond Lured to Pyramid 2:06
  • 6 Flight Into Space 6:32
  • 7 Bond Arrives in Rio and Boat Chase 2:39
  • 8 Centrifuge and Corrinne Put Down 2:36
  • 9 Bond Smells a Rat 2:25
  • 10 End Title - Moonraker 2:29

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