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The Silver Screen Soundtrack Hour - Raiders of the Lost Ark: Deep Dive
Ken Nail Ken Nail

The Silver Screen Soundtrack Hour - Raiders of the Lost Ark: Deep Dive

This week we’ll take an in-depth listen to one of John Williams’ finest scores, Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). Williams’ work for this film is a showcase for his strengths as a composer, as he interweaves a variety of leitmotifs throughout the film, guiding the audience through the action and linking characters and motives to a series of memorable musical moments.

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