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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1979

"Dracula" is a soundtrack composed by John Williams for the 1979 film of the same name. The film was directed by John Badham and starred Frank Langella as the titular character. The soundtrack was released on vinyl and cassette in 1979 by Varèse Sarabande Records. The premiere of the film was on July 20, 1979, in the United States. The film was a box office success, grossing over $20 million in the United States alone. The soundtrack consists of 11 movements, with a total running time of 36 minutes. The first movement, "Main Title," sets the tone for the rest of the soundtrack with its ominous and foreboding melody. The second movement, "The Storm," is a fast-paced and intense piece that accompanies the scene where Dracula arrives in England. The third movement, "Horror Express," is a haunting and eerie piece that plays during the scene where Dracula attacks Lucy. The fourth movement, "London Fog," is a slower and more atmospheric piece that plays during the scenes set in London. The fifth movement, "The Night Visitor," is a tense and suspenseful piece that plays during the scene where Dracula visits Mina's room. The sixth movement, "The Brides," is a fast-paced and frenzied piece that accompanies the scene where Dracula's brides attack Harker. The seventh movement, "The Cellar," is a dark and brooding piece that plays during the scene where Van Helsing and Harker search for Dracula's coffin. The eighth movement, "Reawakening," is a triumphant and uplifting piece that plays during the scene where Van Helsing and Harker destroy Dracula's coffin. The ninth movement, "Finale," is a grand and sweeping piece that plays during the film's climactic battle between Dracula and Van Helsing. The tenth movement, "End Title," is a reprise of the main title theme, but with a more subdued and melancholy tone. Overall, the "Dracula" soundtrack is a masterful work of music that perfectly captures the mood and atmosphere of the film. John Williams' use of orchestration and melody creates a sense of dread and foreboding that perfectly complements the film's gothic horror setting.

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