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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with thrilling peaks
  • for cinematic adventure fans
  • suspenseful moments that captivate attention
  • evocative themes for imaginative play
  • great for nostalgic film lovers

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lyrics over orchestral scores
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

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
Ennio Morricone· Howard Shore· James Horner

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Raiders March 2:51
  • 2 Main Title: South America, 1936 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 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

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