King Kong Soundtrack (

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Synopsis

The owner of the oil company Petrox Corporation, Fred Wilson, invests all his possessions searching oil in an unexplored island.

The vessel leaves Surubaya, in Indonesia, with the stowaway Jack Prescott, who wants to protect an ape called Kong.

While traveling, they find the castaway Dwan in the middle of nowhere in a rescue boat in the ocean and bring her on board.

The group finds that the island is inhabited and the local natives worship a huge gorilla called Kong.

They abduct Dwan to offer her in a sacrifice to Kong.

The crew hikes into the jungle trying to rescue Dwan.

King Kong falls in love with Dwan and protects her against a huge serpent.

When Fred finds that the oil in the island is not ready for exploitation, he decides to capture Kong and bring him to New York for exhibition.

In the middle of a show, King Kong escapes, bringing panic to the locals.

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King Kong
King Kong
James Newton Howard: Performer
A Fateful Meeting
James Newton Howard: Performer
Defeat is Always Momentary
James Newton Howard: Performer
It's in the Subtext
James Newton Howard: Performer
Two Grand
James Newton Howard: Performer
The Venture Departs
James Newton Howard: Performer
Last Blank Space on the Map
James Newton Howard: Performer
It's Deserted
James Newton Howard: Performer
Something Monstrous... Neither Beast Nor Man
James Newton Howard: Performer
Head Towards the Animals
James Newton Howard: Performer
Beautiful
James Newton Howard: Performer
Tooth and Claw
James Newton Howard: Performer
That's All There Is...
James Newton Howard: Performer
Captured
James Newton Howard: Performer
Central Park
James Newton Howard: Performer
The Empire State Building
James Newton Howard: Performer
Beauty Killed The Beast I
James Newton Howard: Performer
Beauty Killed The Beast II
James Newton Howard: Performer
Beauty Killed The Beast III
James Newton Howard: Performer
Beauty Killed The Beast IV
James Newton Howard: Performer
Beauty Killed The Beast V
James Newton Howard: Performer
Universal Pictures Fanfare (Jerry Goldsmith, Arranged by Brian Tyler)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Main Title - Frankenstein (Bernhard Kaun)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
End Titles - Dracula (John Williams)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Wolf Suite - The Wolfman (Danny Elfman)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
The Sand Volcano - The Mummy (Jerry Goldsmith)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Main Title - Cape Fear (Bernard Herrmann)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Main Title - To Kill A Mockingbird (Elmer Bernstein)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
The Place Where Dreams Come True - Field of Dreams (James Horner)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Main Title - Airport (Alfred Newman)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Flying Away and End Credits - An American Tail (James Horner)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
The Land Race - Far and Away (John Williams)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Disc Time:
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Main Title - On Golden Pond (Dave Grusin)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Ghost Train (Main Title) - Fried Green Tomatoes (Thomas Newman)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Glasgow Love Theme / PM's Love Theme - Love Actually (Craig Armstrong)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
A Kaleidoscope Of Mathematics - A Beautiful Mind (James Horner)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
That Next Place - Meet Joe Black (Thomas Newman)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Ted, Audrey And The Trees - The Lorax (John Powell)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Show Me Your Firetruck - Backdraft (Hans Zimmer)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
End Credits - Back To The Future III (Alan Silvestri)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Riddle Of Steel / Riders Of Doom - Conan The Barbarian (Basil Poledouris)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Over The Moon - E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (John Williams)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
BONUS TRACKS: Main Title - Spartacus (Alex North)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Main Title - Jaws (John Williams)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Flight Over Africa - Out of Africa (John Barry)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Theme - Schindler's List (John Williams)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Climbing The Empire State Building - King Kong (James Newton Howard)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Theme - Jurassic Park (John Williams)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Excalibur: "O Fortuna" (from Carmina Burana)
John Barry: Performer
The Scarlet Letter: "Agnus Dei"
John Barry: Performer
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith: "Battle of the Heroes"
John Barry: Performer
The Da Vinci Code: "Kyrie for the Magdalene"
John Barry: Performer
Conan the Barbarian: "Riders of Doom"
John Barry: Performer
1492: Conquest of Paradise
John Barry: Performer
The Double Life of Veronique: "Concerto in E-Minor"
John Barry: Performer
King Kong: "It's Beauty That Killed the Beast"
John Barry: Performer
The Mission: "On Earth As It Is In Heaven"
John Barry: Performer
The Abyss
John Barry: Performer
Amistad: "Dry Your Tears Afrika"
John Barry: Performer
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe: "Only the Beginning of the Adventure"
John Barry: Performer
The Lion in Winter: "Suite"
John Barry: Performer
The Omen: Suite
John Barry: Performer
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: "Evenstar / A Knife in the Dark"
John Barry: Performer
Edward Scissorhands: "Main Title & Ice Dance"
John Barry: Performer
The Passion of the Christ: "Resurrection"
John Barry: Performer
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace: "Duel of the Fates"
John Barry: Performer
Les Choristes: "Vois Sur Ton Chemin / In Memoriam"
John Barry: Performer
The Last Valley: "Main Title / The Valley"
John Barry: Performer
The Sum of All Fears: "The Mission"
John Barry: Performer
The Empire of the Sun: "Exsultate Justi"
John Barry: Performer
If: "Sanctus" (from Missa Luba)
John Barry: Performer
How the West Was Won: "Prelude"
John Barry: Performer
Saving Private Ryan: "Hymn to the Fallen"
John Barry: Performer
Henry V: "Non Nobis Domine"
John Barry: Performer
Vespertilio
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Eptesicus
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Myotis
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Barbastella
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Artibeus
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Tadarida
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Macrotus
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Antrozous
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Nycteris
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Molossus
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Corynorhinus
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Lasiurus
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Main Title
James Horner: Performer
A Gift Of A Thistle
James Horner: Performer
Wallace Courts Murron
James Horner: Performer
The Secret Wedding
James Horner: Performer
Attack On Murron
James Horner: Performer
Revenge
James Horner: Performer
Murron's Burial
James Horner: Performer
Making Plans / Gathering The Clans
James Horner: Performer
"Sons Of Scotland"
James Horner: Performer
The Battle Of Stirling
James Horner: Performer
For The Love Of A Princess
James Horner: Performer
Falkirk
James Horner: Performer
Betrayal & Desolation
James Horner: Performer
Mornay's Dream
James Horner: Performer
The Legend Spreads
James Horner: Performer
The Princess Pleads For Wallace's Life
James Horner: Performer
"Freedom" / The Execution / Bannockburn
James Horner: Performer
End Credits
James Horner: Performer
Ship at Sea/Strange Tale/Hey Look
John Barry: Performer
Montage
John Barry: Performer
Fog Bank
John Barry: Performer
The Island
John Barry: Performer
Day Wall
John Barry: Performer
Dwan Alone/Jack & Dwan
John Barry: Performer
Night Wall Part 1
John Barry: Performer
Night Wall Part 2
John Barry: Performer
Celebration
John Barry: Performer
Jungle/The Hole/Camp Site/Dwan Scared
John Barry: Performer
Prisoner
John Barry: Performer
Waterfall
John Barry: Performer
Ravine
John Barry: Performer
Acknowledge/Crater/Snake Fight
John Barry: Performer
Chase/Trap
John Barry: Performer
Capture
John Barry: Performer
Super Tanker
John Barry: Performer
Dwan Falls
John Barry: Performer
Petrox Marching Band
John Barry: Performer
Presentation
John Barry: Performer
Kong Escapes
John Barry: Performer
Into a Bar
John Barry: Performer
Get Smashed/Alone in a Bar
John Barry: Performer
Kong's Hand
John Barry: Performer
Church Organ
John Barry: Performer
World Trade Center
John Barry: Performer
Jack in Pursuit
John Barry: Performer
Kong's Heart Beat/End Title
John Barry: Performer
The Opening
John Barry: Performer
Maybe My Luck Has Changed
John Barry: Performer
Arrival on the Island
John Barry: Performer
Sacrifice—Hail to the King
John Barry: Performer
Arthusa
John Barry: Performer
Full Moon Domain—Beauty Is a Beast
John Barry: Performer
Breakout to Captivity
John Barry: Performer
Incomprehensible Captivity
John Barry: Performer
Kong Hits the Big Apple
John Barry: Performer
Blackout in New York—How About Buying Me a Drink
John Barry: Performer
Climb to Skull Island
John Barry: Performer
The End Is at Hand
John Barry: Performer
The End
John Barry: Performer
BONUS TRACKS: Main Title (alternate)
John Barry: Performer
Fog Bank (alternate)
John Barry: Performer
Day Wall (alternate)
John Barry: Performer
Night Wall Part 1 (alternate)
John Barry: Performer
Night Wall Part 2 (alternate)
John Barry: Performer
Trap (alternate)
John Barry: Performer
Presentation (alternate #1)
John Barry: Performer
Presentation (alternate #2)
John Barry: Performer
End Title (alternate)
John Barry: Performer
Sacrifice - Hail To The King
John Barry: Performer
Full Moon Domain
John Barry: Performer
Blackout In New York / How About Buying Me A Drink
John Barry: Performer
The End Is A Hand
John Barry: Performer
Full Moon Domain - Beauty Is A Beast
John Barry: Performer
Main Theme - Somewhere in Time
John Barry: Performer
Main Theme - Out of Africa
John Barry: Performer
Main Theme - The Ipcress File
John Barry: Performer
The John Dunbar Theme - Dances With Wolves
John Barry: Performer
Main Theme - Midnight Cowboy
John Barry: Performer
Love Theme - Inside Moves
John Barry: Performer
Main Theme - Inside Moves
John Barry: Performer
Suite - High Road to China
John Barry: Performer
Part VIII - Jagged Edge
John Barry: Performer
Did You Call Me - The Specialist
John Barry: Performer
Main Theme - Body Heat
John Barry: Performer
Suite - Raise The Titanic
John Barry: Performer
Lullaby of Duckland - Howard The Duck
John Barry: Performer
You're the Duckiest - Howard The Duck
John Barry: Performer
Main Theme - The Deep
John Barry: Performer
Main Theme - King Kong
John Barry: Performer
JUKE BOX JURY: Hit and Miss
John Barry: Performer
BEAT GIRL: Beat Girl
John Barry: Performer
NEVERL LET GO: Never Let Go
John Barry: Performer
BEAT GIRL: Beat for Beatniks
John Barry: Performer
ORIGINAL MUSIC NOT FOR FILM: The Girl With The Sun In Her Hair
John Barry: Performer
DR. NO: The James Bond Theme (composed by Monty Norman, arranged by John Barry)
John Barry: Performer
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE: 007
John Barry: Performer
GOLDFINGER: Goldfinger
John Barry: Performer
Dawn Raid At Fort Knox
John Barry: Performer
ZULU: Theme / Isandhlwana
John Barry: Performer
Titles / News of the Massacre / Rorke's Drift Threatened
John Barry: Performer
Bromhead's Safari / Wagons Over
John Barry: Performer
You're All Going To Die
John Barry: Performer
First Zulu Appearance and Assault
John Barry: Performer
Durnford's Horses Arrive and Depart / The Third Assault
John Barry: Performer
Zulu's Final Appearance and Salute
John Barry: Performer
Men of Harlech / End Title
John Barry: Performer
SEANCE ON A WET AFTERNOON: Main Title / The Kidnap / The Ransom / End Title
John Barry: Performer
THUNDERBALL: Thunderball
John Barry: Performer
Fight On The Disco Volante / Finale
John Barry: Performer
THE IPCRESS FILE: A Man Alone
John Barry: Performer
THE KNACK.. AND HOW TO GET IT: The Knack... And How To Get It
John Barry: Performer
KING RAT: King Rat
John Barry: Performer
MISTER MOSES: Main Title / Moses in the River / An Elephant called Emily / The Dam / What Would I Do For laughs
John Barry: Performer
BORN FREE: Born Free
John Barry: Performer
THE WRONG BOX: The Wrong Box
John Barry: Performer
THE CHASE: The Chase
John Barry: Performer
THE QUILLER MEMORANDUM: Wednesday's Child
John Barry: Performer
YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE: You Only Live Twice
John Barry: Performer
The Wedding / James Bond Averts WW3 / Capsule In Space
John Barry: Performer
THE LION IN WINTER: The Lion In Winter
John Barry: Performer
Allons Gai Gai
John Barry: Performer
Richard's Joust / Geoffrey's Battle
John Barry: Performer
Chinon / Eleanor's Arrival
John Barry: Performer
Fanfare for Philip / The Great Hall Feast
John Barry: Performer
We're All Jungle Creatures
John Barry: Performer
DEADFALL: Romance for Guitar and Orchestra
John Barry: Performer
ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE: Escape From Piz Gloria / The Ski Chase
John Barry: Performer
We Have All The Time In The World
John Barry: Performer
MIDNIGHT COWBOY: Midnight Cowboy
John Barry: Performer
THE APPOINTMENT: The Appointment
John Barry: Performer
THE LAST VALLEY: Main Titles Part 1
John Barry: Performer
Entry into The Last Valley
John Barry: Performer
An Evening Song
John Barry: Performer
Vogel's Dream / The Last Valley
John Barry: Performer
A Christmas Song
John Barry: Performer
Death Of Captain / End Title
John Barry: Performer
Main Titles Part 2
John Barry: Performer
MONTE WALSH: The Good Times are Comin' / Sit Him High / Death of Martine
John Barry: Performer
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER: Diamonds Are Forever
John Barry: Performer
Mr. Kidd And Mr. Wint / Moon Buggy Ride
John Barry: Performer
WALKABOUT: Walkabout
John Barry: Performer
The Children
John Barry: Performer
Stranded
John Barry: Performer
Night in the Outback
John Barry: Performer
Survival Test / The Journey
John Barry: Performer
The Three of Us
John Barry: Performer
Together at Sunrise
John Barry: Performer
The Deserted Settlement / The Final Dance
John Barry: Performer
Back to Nature
John Barry: Performer
MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS: Vivre Et Mourir
John Barry: Performer
Elizabeth's Ride
John Barry: Performer
Main Theme
John Barry: Performer
Not Through My Realm
John Barry: Performer
Mary And Darnley
John Barry: Performer
This Way Mary - Mary's Theme
John Barry: Performer
THE PERSUADERS: The Persuaders
John Barry: Performer
THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS: Main Title / The Game's Afoot
John Barry: Performer
ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND: Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
John Barry: Performer
THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN: The Man With The Golden Gun
John Barry: Performer
Slow Boat From China / Nick Nack / The Man With The Golden Gun
John Barry: Performer
THE DOVE: Main Theme / Hitchhike to Darwin / Sail the Summer Winds
John Barry: Performer
THE TAMARIND SEED: Play It Again
John Barry: Performer
LOVE AMONG THE RUINS: Love Among The Ruins
John Barry: Performer
ROBIN AND MARIAN: Robin And Marian
John Barry: Performer
The Ride to Sherwood / The Ride to Nottingham
John Barry: Performer
First Love Theme
John Barry: Performer
Second Love Theme
John Barry: Performer
John Bursts In / The End
John Barry: Performer
KING KONG: Prelude and Love Theme
John Barry: Performer
ELEANOR AND FRANKLIN: Eleanor And Franklin
John Barry: Performer
THE DEEP: The Deep
John Barry: Performer
THE BETSY: Main Title / Love Theme
John Barry: Performer
MOONRAKER: Moonraker
John Barry: Performer
Flight Into Space
John Barry: Performer
THE BLACK HOLE: The Black Hole
John Barry: Performer
HANOVER STREET: Hanover Street
John Barry: Performer
THE CORN IS GREEN: The Corn Is Green
John Barry: Performer
RAISE THE TITANIC: Raise The Titanic Prelude
John Barry: Performer
Main Title / The Mine Shaft
John Barry: Performer
To Cornwall / All That's Left (Memories Of The Titanic)
John Barry: Performer
The Titanic Uncovered
John Barry: Performer
Raise The Titanic / Deep Quest Saved
John Barry: Performer
Memories Of The Titanic
John Barry: Performer
SOMEWHERE IN TIME: Somewhere in Time
John Barry: Performer
BODY HEAT: Body Heat
John Barry: Performer
FRANCES: Frances
John Barry: Performer
HAMMETT: Hammett
John Barry: Performer
OCTOPUSSY: All Time High
John Barry: Performer
Bond Meets Octopussy / Bond Lookalike / The Palace Fight
John Barry: Performer
HIGH ROAD TO CHINA: Love Theme and End Title
John Barry: Performer
THE COTTON CLUB: The Cotton Club
John Barry: Performer
UNTIL SEPTEMBER: Until September
John Barry: Performer
A VIEW TO A KILL: Wine With Stacey / Fanfare / Snow Job
John Barry: Performer
OUT OF AFRICA: Out of Africa
John Barry: Performer
MY SISTER'S KEEPER: Suite
John Barry: Performer
THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS: End Title
John Barry: Performer
Air Bond / Necros Attacks
John Barry: Performer
DANCES WITH WOLVES: The John Dunbar Theme
John Barry: Performer
Two Socks Theme
John Barry: Performer
The Buffalo Hunt
John Barry: Performer
CHAPLIN: Chaplin
John Barry: Performer
INDECENT PROPOSAL: Indecent Proposal
John Barry: Performer
MOVIOLA: Moviola
John Barry: Performer
THE SPECIALIST: Main Title / Bogota 1984 / Did You Call Me?
John Barry: Performer
CRY THE BELOVED COUNTRY: Cry The Beloved Country
John Barry: Performer
THE SCARLET LETTER: Love Theme
John Barry: Performer
MERCURY RISING: The Story Ends
John Barry: Performer
ENIGMA: Theme
John Barry: Performer

User reviews

Daniel Allen
6/10

The soundtrack of King Kong effectively captures the sense of adventure and mystery present in the film. The use of tribal drums and exotic melodies adds to the atmosphere of the unexplored island.

Kimberly Mitchell
5/10

The emotional themes in the music beautifully reflect the bond that forms between Kong and Dwan, enhancing the audience's connection to the characters.

Jennifer Gonzalez
4/10

The use of repetitive motifs in the soundtrack made certain scenes feel monotonous and lacking in depth. The lack of variation in the musical themes failed to enhance the storytelling and emotional impact of the film.

Brian Taylor
3/10

The soundtrack of King Kong did not capture the emotional intensity of key moments in the film. The music failed to convey the fear and suspense during the crew's encounters with Kong on the island.

Andrew Brown
5/10

Overall, the musical score of King Kong enhances the viewing experience and immerses the audience in the fantastical world of the film.

Thomas Hall
4/10

The choice of instrumentation in the soundtrack felt outdated and did not resonate with the modern audience. The traditional orchestral arrangements did not bring a fresh or innovative approach to the film's score, resulting in a disconnect between the music and the visuals.

Melissa Harris
6/10

The tension-filled compositions during the scenes of Kong's capture and escape heighten the suspense and thrill of the story.

Mark Martin
10/10

The soundtrack of King Kong perfectly captures the sense of adventure and mystery as the characters journey to the unexplored island. The use of tribal drums and haunting melodies creates an immersive experience for the audience, enhancing the tension and excitement of the story.

Elizabeth Carter
9/10

The emotional depth of the music in King Kong is truly remarkable, particularly in the scenes where Kong and Dwan form a bond. The tender melodies and powerful orchestration convey the complex relationship between the giant gorilla and the human, adding a layer of poignancy to their connection.

James Gonzalez
5/10

The incorporation of symphonic elements in the soundtrack elevates the grandeur of King Kong as a larger-than-life character, adding depth to the narrative.