Composer

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James Horner

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1995

Apollo 13 is a 1995 American space docudrama film directed by Ron Howard. The film is based on the real-life events of the Apollo 13 mission, which was launched on April 11, 1970, and was intended to be the third manned mission to land on the moon. However, an explosion in one of the oxygen tanks of the spacecraft caused the mission to be aborted, and the crew had to fight for their survival in space. The film premiered on June 30, 1995, and was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $355 million worldwide. The film was nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won two for Best Film Editing and Best Sound. The soundtrack for Apollo 13 was composed by James Horner, who was known for his work on other films such as Titanic, Braveheart, and Avatar. The soundtrack features a mix of orchestral and electronic music, with a focus on creating a sense of tension and urgency. The soundtrack is divided into 12 movements, each of which corresponds to a specific scene in the film. The first movement, "Main Title", sets the tone for the film with its sweeping orchestral score. The second movement, "One Small Step", features a more subdued and reflective tone, as it accompanies the scene where the astronauts first step onto the moon. Other notable movements include "Master Alarm", which features a pulsing electronic beat that creates a sense of urgency and danger, and "Re-Entry and Splashdown", which features a triumphant orchestral score that celebrates the safe return of the astronauts to Earth. Overall, the soundtrack for Apollo 13 is a masterful work of film scoring that perfectly captures the tension, drama, and triumph of the real-life events that inspired the film. James Horner's use of orchestral and electronic elements creates a unique and memorable sound that perfectly complements the visuals on screen.

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