7.1 Are there any Dune-related music albums?
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This article is from the Dune FAQ, by Alan Schwartz with numerous contributions by others.
7.1 Are there any Dune-related music albums?
7.1.1 Movie Soundtrack
There are two main versions of the soundtrack to the movie. The original
soundtrack ("Dune: Original Soundtrack Recording") has been released
multiple times (on LP, cassette and CD) by Polydor, and can currently be
bought on import. Production # 422 823 770-2.
In 1997, P.E.G. Recordings released a digitally remastered version of
the soundtrack, called "Dune: Original Motion Picture Score." It is
often referred to as the David Paich version of the soundtrack. It
contains many new tracks, but does not include Brian Eno's Prophecy
Theme. The dialogue present in the original release has been removed
here (hence its title "motion picture score" rather than "soundtrack").
This CD is no longer in production, and can be hard to find. Production
# PEG 015.
For track listing and purchasing information, see:
<http://www.fremen.org/collectibles/soundtrack.html>
For more information, see:
<http://www.filmtracks.com/titles/dune.html>
7.1.2 Mini Series Soundtrack
Graeme Revell's soundtrack score to the mini series is released by GNP
Crescendo Records. It can be bought (only) over their website:
<http://gnpcrescendo.com/ >
7.1.3 Exxos "Dune: a Spice Opera"
Exxos (an alternative company name for Cryo Interactive) made a
soundtrack to their Dune I computer game. Of the thirteen tracks on the
album, eight appeared in the game (one tune from the game did not make
it to the soundtrack. The tune is the seventh to be played if you put
the game music in CD mode, and is unofficially known as "Bagdad"). One
track appears in two mixes (Dune Theme/Dune Variation). The music for
the game was composed by Stéphane Picq; he and Stephen Ulrich made the
soundtrack.
"Dune: a Spice Opera" by Exxos (Cryo Interactive). Published by
Virgin Records Ltd. CDVE 911.
The CD went out of production in 1994, and is very hard to find. MP3
files of the music are floating around on the Internet, but be aware
that these are illegal. If you would like this soundtrack, please ask
Virgin to reprint it. You can also write to:
EXXOS: CRYO Interactive, Exxos, 43, Rue de Richelieu,
75001, PARIS, FRANCE.
Track list:
-Spice Opera (4:54)
-Emotion Control (4:26)
-Ecolove (5:07)
-Water (3:12)
-Revelation (6:07)
-Free Men (6:32)
-Wake Up (5:51)
-Dune Theme (5:14)
-Chani's Eyes (5:06)
-Sign of the Worm (3:51)
-Too (4:33)
-Dune Variation (6:28)
-Cryogenia (4:46)
The music is very good, with an Arabient techno ambiance that captures
the Dune mood perfectly.
For more information, check out Stéphane Picq's homepage:
<http://www.multimania.com/esteban/english/index.shtml>
...and this fan site:
<http://www.terravista.pt/Nazare/4347/dune.html>
7.1.4 Emperor: Battle for Dune Soundtrack
This CD with 13 track of music from Westwood's latest Dune game is only
available for those who order a special edition of the game through
Electronic Art's (EA) US online store. Frank Klepacki (who composed the
music for Dune II and Dune 2000) composed the Atreides part of the
soundtrack, while David Arkenstone and Jarrid Mendelson did the
Harkonnen and Ordos parts, respectively.
Track list:
-The War Begins (4:33) (Atreides)
-The Machine (4:50) (Harkonnen)
-Not an Option (3:52) (Ordos)
-Unstoppable (5:50) (Harkonnen)
-Ride the Worm (5:36) (Atreides)
-Sabotage (4:19) (Ordos)
-Harkonnen Force (5:29) (Harkonnen)
-Assembling the Troops (7:42) (Atreides)
-Ghola (3:48) (Ordos)
-Legacy (6:14) (Harkonnen)
-The Specimen (5:06) (Ordos)
-The Spice Must Flow (4:47) (Atreides)
-Tribute to Evil (6:21) (Harkonnen)
Buy it from EA's website:
<http://www.ea.com/>
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