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
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