Composer

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John Barry

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1983

Average_duration

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36:02

Octopussy is a soundtrack composed by John Barry for the 1983 James Bond film of the same name. The film was directed by John Glen and starred Roger Moore as James Bond. The soundtrack was released on June 6, 1983, by A&M Records. The soundtrack features a total of 11 tracks, with a runtime of approximately 38 minutes. The first track, "All Time High," is the film's theme song, performed by Rita Coolidge. The song was written by Barry and Tim Rice and was a commercial success, reaching number 36 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The soundtrack also features several instrumental tracks, including "Bond Meets Octopussy," "Island Intro," and "Bond Look-Alike." These tracks are characterized by Barry's signature use of orchestral arrangements, with prominent use of brass and percussion instruments. One of the standout tracks on the soundtrack is "The Palace Fight," which accompanies a scene in which Bond engages in a fight with Kamal Khan's henchmen in Octopussy's palace. The track features a fast-paced, energetic rhythm, with a prominent use of strings and percussion. Another notable track is "Bond at the Monsoon Palace," which accompanies a scene in which Bond infiltrates Kamal Khan's palace. The track features a haunting melody played on a sitar, which is accompanied by a lush orchestral arrangement. Overall, the Octopussy soundtrack is a strong example of John Barry's work as a composer for the James Bond franchise. The soundtrack features a diverse range of tracks, from the upbeat and energetic to the haunting and atmospheric, all of which serve to enhance the film's action and drama.

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