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The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn

John Williams · 2011

65 min · 18 tracks · contemporary classical music

An exhilarating orchestral journey filled with adventurous motifs and cinematic flourishes that evoke the spirit of Tintin.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • exhilarating orchestral adventure
  • dynamic wave-like pacing
  • captivating cinematic experience
  • playful motifs for exploration
  • immersive storytelling through music

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking straightforward structures
  • prefer vocal-driven compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, this soundtrack marked John Williams' return to scoring animated films after a long hiatus since 'The Lion King.' At this stage in his illustrious career, he was already an Oscar-winning composer, solidifying his status as a leading figure in film music. The project came shortly after his work on 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,' reflecting his enduring collaboration with director Steven Spielberg.
Stylistic neighbors
Ennio Morricone· Howard Shore· James Horner

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Adventures of Tintin 3:04
  • 2 Snowy’s Theme 2:10
  • 3 The Secret of the Scrolls 3:14
  • 4 Introducing the Thompsons, and Snowy’s Chase 4:09
  • 5 Marlinspike Hall 3:59
  • 6 Escape From the Karaboudjan 3:21
  • 7 Sir Francis and the Unicorn 5:06
  • 8 Captain Haddock Takes the Oars 2:18
  • 9 Red Rackham’s Curse and the Treasure 6:11
  • 10 Capturing Mr. Silk 2:58
  • 11 The Flight to Bagghar 3:34
  • 12 The Milanese Nightingale 1:29
  • 13 Presenting Bianca Castafiore 3:27
  • 14 The Pursuit of the Falcon 5:44
  • 15 The Captain’s Counsel 2:11
  • 16 The Clash of the Cranes 3:48
  • 17 The Return to Marlinspike Hall and Finale 5:51
  • 18 The Adventure Continues 2:58

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata