Composer

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John Williams

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1982

Average_duration

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75:27

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is a science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1982. The film tells the story of a young boy named Elliott who befriends an alien stranded on Earth and helps him return home. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $700 million worldwide and winning four Academy Awards. The film's soundtrack was composed by John Williams, who had previously worked with Spielberg on Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. The score is widely regarded as one of Williams' best and has become iconic in its own right. The soundtrack features a number of memorable themes, including the main theme, which is played during the film's opening credits and is instantly recognizable. The theme is characterized by its soaring melody and use of a children's choir, which adds a sense of innocence and wonder to the music. Other notable themes include the "Flying Theme," which is played during the film's famous bicycle chase scene, and the "E.T. and Elliott Theme," which is used to underscore the emotional bond between the two characters. The score is divided into ten movements, each of which corresponds to a specific scene in the film. The first movement, "Three Million Light Years From Home," sets the tone for the film with its ethereal, otherworldly sound. The second movement, "Abandoned and Pursued," features tense, suspenseful music as E.T. is chased by government agents. The third movement, "E.T. and Me," introduces the "E.T. and Elliott Theme" and is a tender, emotional piece of music. The fourth movement, "E.T.'s Halloween," features playful, whimsical music as E.T. and Elliott dress up for Halloween. The fifth movement, "Flying," features the "Flying Theme" and is one of the most memorable pieces of music in the score. The sixth movement, "E.T. Phone Home," features the iconic line from the film and is a pivotal moment in the story. The seventh movement, "Frogs," features eerie, atmospheric music as E.T. and Elliott release frogs in their science class. The eighth movement, "The Kiss," features romantic, sweeping music as Elliott kisses a girl he likes. The ninth movement, "Levitation," features the "Flying Theme" once again as E.T. and Elliott take flight. The final movement, "Escape/Chase/Saying Goodbye," features a mix of tense, action-packed music and emotional, bittersweet music as E.T. says goodbye to Elliott and returns home. Overall, the score for E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is a masterpiece of film music, perfectly capturing the sense of wonder, adventure, and emotion that makes the film so beloved.

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