from: Import [Generic]
Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 4988005080646
Format: Soundtrack, Import
Label: Import [Generic]
Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Import [Generic]
Release Date: August 24, 1999
Sales Rank: 250181
Studio: Import [Generic]
Disc 1:- Anything Goes
- Fast Streets Of Shanghai
- Nocturnal Activities
- Short Round's Theme
- Children In Chains
- Slalom On Mt. Humol
- The Temple Of Doom
- Bug Tunnel And Death Trap
- Slave Children's Crusade
- The Mine Car Chase
- Finale And End Credits
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Album Description:
Japanese pressing of John Williams' soundtrack to the secondof Steven Spielberg Indiana Jones films, 1984's 'Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom'. 1984 release on Polydor. 11 tracks.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - "Where is the REAL score?"...
This is the real score, however, not the COMPLETE score. Much like the Last Crusade, this soundtrack highlights the film. Thus far, to my understanding, there has not been a commercial extended version released (only promotional copies). Most people look down on this score as they look down on the movie... that is no way to accurately rate this music. The score itself is equal to the other Indy scores.
I read one review giving this one star, claiming that this person listen to this CD expecting to hear the Last Crusade... I would suggest then that you listen to the Last Crusade if that is what you want to hear. The same person also claimed the themes were too evil... this is the Temple of Doom, not the Temple of Roses or Butterflies or anything soft and cuddly.
The rarity of this particular CD leaves ground for argument on its value. While it is a very good score, the high prices on this product have a negative impact on it. Is it worth it? No. While it is a very good score, no CD is worth as much as this particular CD is selling for (I would go no higher than $30). Unfortunately, this being a Japanese import, the only English is the movie and track titles (but it's enough to get by). If you like John Williams, you'll like this.
Perhaps with the release of the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, there will be more demand for previous Indy scores, and maybe a release of a complete score (and less expensive CD) for the Temple of Doom. Again, I would pay ... Read More
Rating: - The EXPANDED SCORE by John Williams
Hello everyone. I am an avid collector of rare and out-of-print promotional film scores. With over 200 in my collection, I know the subject well! I just want you to know that there is a special version of John Williams' classic score to Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom containing 21 tracks (I own a copy). If you are interested here is the track listing for the item:
1. Anthing Goes (2:49)
2. Fast Streets of Shanghai (3:38)
3. Nocturnal Activities (5:53)
4. Short Round's Theme (2:28)
5. Children in Chains (2:41)
6. Slalom on Mount Humol (2:22)
7. The Temple of Doom (2:57)
8. Bug Tunnel and Death Trap (3:28)
9. Slave Children's Crusade (3:21)
10. The Mine Car Chase (3:38)
11. Finale & End Credits (6:16)
BONUS TRACKS:
12. Anything Goes (2:58)
13. Parade of the Slave Children (4:50)
14. Nocturnal Activities (2:02)
15. Short Round's Theme (2:25)
16. Suite (5:25)
17. Parade of the Slave Children (2:17)
18. The Mine Car Chase (3:32)
19. Finale & End Credits (6:28)
20. Anything Goes (2:59)
21. Suite (5:51)
I've also seen an alternate version on eBay that probably has the same music but a different track listing:
CD1:
1. Anything Goes
2. Anything Goes (Instrumental)
3. Anything Goes Fanfare
4. Diamond Deal & Fast Streets of Shanghai
5. Slalom on Mount Humol & ... Read More
Rating:  - Where is the REAL score?
One of the best "Finale and End Credits" scores is Temple of Doom. Using the main "Raiders" theme, John Williams integrates secondary themes of the movie masterfully. They are woven into the familiar trumpet melody. The only time in the trilogy he did this. I bought this CD for the closing track. However, it is NOT the original music. If you have the DVD, compare the end of the movie (starting from the return to the village)to the CD and the best parts are cut out. When will a true soundtrack for this movie be released?
Rating: - Good music, Awful CD
After composing one of the best scores of his career, John Williams continued with the franchise to score it's prequel and sequel. In "Temple of Doom," he introduces new themes that are just as wonderful as any other Indiana Jones themes.
Included in these themes is a childish theme played on some kind of percussion for Short Round. It's comparable to the Ewok theme from "Return of the Jedi," but because it never makes an appearance for more than a few seconds, it won't easily get on your nerves. In addition, when this theme is played by the full orchestra, it even sounds heroic.
Willie Scott seems to have two themes. One is played slowly on the violins, and is comparable to other romatic themes (including Marion's from "Raiders"). Her other theme reflects how out of place a night club singer is in the jungles and caves of India.
The Slave Children's Crusade is my favorite part of this album. This brass-heavy theme shows more determination than any other musical piece I know, and it works just as well on album as it does in the film.
The last major recurring theme in the film is "The Temple of Doom." I find that I have to turn up the volume every time this song comes around. Not because I like the music, though; it is so much quieter than the rest of the CD and I have trouble hearing it otherwise. Up to a point, this is the same cult music sung when one of the Thuggees is lowered into a pit of lava. It works better in the film than it ... Read More
Rating: - Where is the re-release?
I have waited endless years for record companies to re-release all three indiana jones soundtracks on one trilogy, but it has yet to happen. They should release it just like they did the first 3 Star Wars movies. I'm sure there are unreleased tracks from Temple of Doom somewhere in a vault.
It is true that the 2nd Indiana Jones movie did not take itself seriously -- but that is because Lucas and Spielberg wanted to make an adventure movie similar to the 1950s adventure movies. John Williams reflects this with his brilliant but ridiculous music in The Mine Car Chase track -- one of my favorite tracks in all of film music. And who can forget Short Round's theme. Then the death trap/bug tunnel sequence, another ridiculous sequence, but musically a gem. IT is brilliant orchestration. The movie wasn't meant to be taken that seriously -- it was intended to be a romp, and Williams follows that romp effectively.
I always considered Raiders of the Lost Ark to be perhaps John Williams' greatest film music because it shows his ENTIRE range, from playful to militant to romantic to horrifying. This soundtrack is a close second. It is unfortunate that both Raiders and Temple of doom have gone out of print and are now impossible to get.
Ever since the advent of compact disks, record manufacturers are quick to make stuff go out of print -- I'm not sure of the reason. In the days of vinyl records, you could always buy a record years and years after it was released, but ... Read More
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