Composer

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John Barry

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

"Black Hole" is a soundtrack composed by John Barry for the 1979 science fiction film of the same name. The film was directed by Gary Nelson and produced by Walt Disney Productions. The soundtrack was released on vinyl and cassette in 1979 by Buena Vista Records. The premiere of the film was on December 18, 1979, in the United States. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $35 million worldwide. The soundtrack was also well-received, with Barry receiving a nomination for Best Original Score at the 52nd Academy Awards. The soundtrack consists of 11 tracks, with a total running time of 38 minutes. The first track, "Overture," sets the tone for the film with its grand orchestral sound. The second track, "Main Title," features a haunting melody played on a synthesizer, which is later joined by the orchestra. The third track, "Zero Gravity," is a fast-paced piece that captures the excitement of space travel. The fourth track, "The Cygnus," is a menacing piece that features a choir and a brass section. The fifth track, "Journey Through the Black Hole," is a slow and eerie piece that captures the sense of danger and mystery that the characters face as they travel through the black hole. The sixth track, "The Son of the Black Hole," is a dramatic piece that features a solo trumpet and a choir. The seventh track, "Finale," is a triumphant piece that features the full orchestra and choir. The eighth track, "The Red Alert," is a tense piece that features a synthesizer and a brass section. The ninth track, "Robot Maximus," is a playful piece that features a synthesizer and a percussion section. The tenth track, "Into the Hole," is a slow and ominous piece that features a choir and a brass section. The final track, "End Title," is a reprise of the main title, featuring the full orchestra and choir. Overall, the soundtrack for "Black Hole" is a grand and epic score that captures the sense of adventure and danger that the characters face as they travel through space and into the unknown. Barry's use of synthesizers, choirs, and brass sections creates a unique and memorable sound that perfectly complements the film.

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