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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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