Raiders of the Lost Ark
John Williams · 1981
73 min · 19 tracks · contemporary classical music
A thrilling orchestral adventure that captures the excitement and grandeur of Indiana Jones' escapades.
Why this album works
The soundtrack not only topped the Billboard 200 chart but also earned Williams an Academy Award for Best Original Score, further establishing him as a Hollywood icon. Its themes, particularly 'The Raiders March,' have become synonymous with adventure and are frequently referenced in popular culture.
- Career context
- Released in 1981, 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' was John Williams' fifth collaboration with director Steven Spielberg, solidifying his status as a leading film composer. This score followed his acclaimed work on 'Star Wars' (1977) and 'Jaws' (1975), marking a peak in his career where he began to define the sound of blockbuster cinema.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Stars of the Lid· musicAeterna· Wojciech Kilar
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Raiders March Standout 2:51
- 2 Main Title: South America, 1936 Standout 4:10
- 3 In the Idol's Temple 5:26
- 4 Flight from Peru 2:20
- 5 Journey to Nepal 2:11
- 6 The Medallion 2:54
- 7 To Cairo 1:30
- 8 The Basket Game 5:03
- 9 The Map Room: Dawn 3:52
- 10 Reunion and The Dig Begins 4:11
- 11 The Well of the Souls 5:28
- 12 Airplane Fight 4:36
- 13 Desert Chase Standout 8:17
- 14 Marion's Theme 2:07
- 15 The German Sub / To the Nazi Hideout 4:31
- 16 Ark Trek 1:33
- 17 The Miracle of the Ark 6:05
- 18 The Warehouse 0:56
- 19 End Credits 5:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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