WarGames Soundtrack (

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Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Juegos de guerra
Title in Italiano:

Wargames - Giochi di guerra
Title in Português:

Jogos de Guerra
Title in Français:

WarGames
Title in Türk:

Savaş Oyunları
Title in Deutsch:

WarGames: Kriegsspiele

Synopsis

The US Air Force has decided to change their missile strike planning and command procedure from a human directed one, where in simulations many officers were unwilling to "turn the key" upon order, to an intelligent computer process, which takes that fallible human factor out of the equation.

This change has its supporters, such as NORAD chief engineer John McKittrick who suggested it, and its detractors, such as Air Force General Beringer.

The system chosen is called the War Operation Plan Response, or WOPR for short, developed by brilliant but now deceased scientist Stephen Falken, who programmed the system to learn continually through game simulations.

Meanwhile, David Lightman, an intelligent but academically unmotivated Seattle based high school student, is a computer whiz. In trying to hack into a video game software company, he unknowingly hacks into WOPR using one of the listed games, Falken's Maze, as the path to discovering the system's back door password, Joshua, the name of Stephen Falken's son who died at age five.

David and his new friend, popular but equally unmotivated student Jennifer Mack, believe he's hacked into a games company and they start to play the most intriguing game listed, namely Global Thermonuclear War.

David and Jennifer soon realize that what they are doing is not a game when news of simulated attacks on the US, exactly the type David and Jennifer plotted in the "game", hits the media.

David believes he's in even more trouble when Joshua calls him back, still playing the game, with its ultimate goal of winning. WOPR or Joshua, in playing the game, is still simulating Soviet attacks on the US, which Beringer believes to be real and who orders appropriate responses against the Soviets.

As the authorities close in on David, with people like McKittrick believing him to be a spy, David tries to enlist the help of the one person who knows Joshua's end goal and can probably stop Joshua from achieving that goal, while he needs to elude capture by the authorities.

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WarGames
Video Fever
History Lesson (Long Line Leading To Man)
Edge Of The World
Yvonne Elliman: Performer
Arthur B. Rubinstein: Performer
Cynthia Morrow: Lyrics
War Games
THE FILM SCORE: WarGames
Video Fever (vocal)
Principal's Office
A New Grade, Part 1
A New Grade, Part 2
The Games Begin
It Could Be War, Part 1
History Lesson
Home Movie
A Game of Chess?
It Could Be War, Part 2
Nuclear Alert, Part 1
Nuclear Alert, Part 2
Walk Through NORAD
David Captured
David Searches
The Sneak
NORAD
It Could Be War, Part 3
Confidence Is High
Off to See Falken
WOPR
Maneuvers
Falken's House
Time's Up
I Can't Swim
David's Concern
Helicopter Pursuit
Off to NORAD
Launch Detected
Closing the Mountain
Who's First?
Joshua!
It Might Be Real
Tic-Tac-Toe
Winner None
End Credits
Edge of the World (Vocal)
Disc Time:
THE 1983 SOUNDTRACK ALBUM: WarGames
Dialogue
The Game Begins I
The Game Begins II
It Could Be War
NORAD I
NORAD II
Confidence Is High I
Confidence Is High II
Edge of the World (End Title)
BONUS TRACKS: Edge of the World (Alternate Vocal)
WarGames (Alternate)
Video Fever (Vocal, Alternate)
Principal's Office (Alternate)
History Lesson (Vocal)
Nuclear Alert, Part 2 (Film Version)
Confidence Is High (With Chorus, Alternate 1)
Off to See Falken (Film Mix)
Maneuvers (Original Version)
Joshua! (With Chorus)
Confidence Is High (With Chorus, Alternate 2)
Winner None (Alternate)
End Credits (Alternate)
Edge of the World (Choral Version)
"Video Fever"
A New Grade
"History Lesson"
Nuclear Alert
Walk Thru Norad
Off To See Faulken
Faulken's House
"I Can't Swim"
Helicopter Pursuit & Launch Detected
Who's First
Tic Tac Toe
"Edge Of The World" (Choral Version)
Winner None (Original Version)
"Edge Of The World" (Vocal By Yvonne Elliman)
WarGames
The Game Begins
Main Titles
Union Station - The Innocents
Rough Side Down
What's My Poison?
Suite Dream
I Give You The Govenor
It's 1:30
Jack's In Training
The Winning Dream
Game Day - Rain Day
Night Game
Taft High Band
Half-Time Resolve
The Pass - The Catch
Main Titles - The Safe House
No So Safe House
It's A Dirty Job
The Stakeout
Bloodhounds Are Us
Stupid Moves
In The Swim
All Staked Out
Cats & Mice
Always Maria
Main Title - Earth Arrival
Ojibwe Legends
Magic Hoedown
Prarie Moon Rise
Chasing A Trilyte
Rescue
Leaving Earth
Shall We Play Global Thermonuclear Warfare
This Is Not A Game
Finding Joshua
Escaping NORAD
Serious Threats
"Edge Of The World"
Are The Russians Coming?
We're Outta Here
Crashing NORAD
Waiting
No Winners
Main Titles - Prison Riot
Breakout
Maria's Street
Maria Surveillance
Planting Bugs
Trust Me
All Tied Up
The Idea
The Hustle
Selling The Plans For Uncle Sam
The Seduction
The Sellout
The Plane
South Of The Border Sale
South Of The Border Swindle
Serenata
Oh, Those Long, Long Legs
Big Apple Juice
He's Dead / She's Dead
N.Y.C. Subway Authority
Where Have You Goone, L. Ron?
Smoking Gunn: The Movie
Top Of The World
The Good, The Badge And The Ugly

User reviews

Ronald Harris
5/10

The musical cues in WarGames are well-timed and help build suspense during key moments, adding depth to the scenes.

Betty Gonzalez
8/10

Overall, the WarGames soundtrack is a standout element of the film, showcasing the talent and creativity of the composer in enhancing the movie's impact.

Mark Scott
7/10

The soundtrack of WarGames perfectly captures the tension and drama of the movie, enhancing the viewing experience.

Mary Campbell
8/10

The soundtrack's pulsating rhythms and energetic beats keep the audience engaged and on the edge of their seats throughout the movie.

Steven Green
6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of WarGames is a standout aspect of the film, adding an extra layer of excitement and emotion to the narrative.

Margaret Robinson
7/10

The musical motifs used in the soundtrack help to underscore important plot points and character developments, adding layers of meaning to the story.

Mary Parker
9/10

The soundtrack of WarGames perfectly captures the tension and suspense of the film, enhancing the thrilling moments and keeping me on the edge of my seat throughout.

David Roberts
10/10

The use of electronic elements in the soundtrack of WarGames reflects the technological theme of the movie, creating a futuristic and immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall viewing experience.

Michelle Wright
5/10

The use of electronic and synthesized music in the soundtrack perfectly complements the theme of technology and computer warfare depicted in the movie.

John Smith
8/10

The soundtrack seamlessly transitions between suspenseful moments and action-packed sequences, enhancing the overall pacing of the film.

Kimberly Hernandez
8/10

The music sets the tone for the high-stakes scenario involving the US Air Force and the intelligent computer system, adding depth to the narrative.

Mary Clark
5/10

The soundtrack successfully conveys the urgency and high stakes involved in the story, keeping the audience engaged throughout.

Carol Garcia
8/10

The use of electronic and synthesized sounds in the soundtrack reflects the technological theme of the film, creating a futuristic atmosphere.

Sarah Mitchell
6/10

The iconic theme song of WarGames is memorable and sets the tone for the film, becoming instantly recognizable to viewers.

Richard Jones
5/10

The soundtrack of WarGames effectively captures the tension and suspense of the film, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Ronald Carter
9/10

The music composition in WarGames effectively conveys the sense of urgency and high stakes involved in the storyline, adding depth and emotion to the scenes.

George Roberts
7/10

The emotional melodies in certain tracks evoke empathy for the characters and their struggles, enhancing the emotional impact of key scenes.