Moonraker Music
29th November 2024
An expanded remaster of the Moonraker soundtrack is coming soon
By MI6 Staff
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La-La Land Records, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, EON Productions and Universal Music Enterprises mark the 45th Anniversary of the eleventh 007 film Moonraker, with a remastered and expanded 2-CD re-issue of composer John Barry's original motion picture score. The 1979 film stars Roger Moore as James Bond in his fourth turn as 007 and is produced by Albert R. Broccoli and directed by Lewis Gilbert.
Oscar-winning composer John Barry continues to bring his creative mastery to the Bond franchise with a thrilling, often romantic score that not only takes 007 around the world… but propels him into outer space. Shirley Bassey returns for her third Bond title song featuring lyrics by Hal David. Expanded beyond previous soundtrack editions and with highly enhanced audio quality, 'Moonraker' blasts off like never before within this deluxe presentation.
Produced by Neil S. Bulk, remixed by Mike Matessino from high-resolution digital transfers of 2” tapes provided by MGM, and mastered by Doug Schwartz, this is a special 2-CD release, limited to only 5,000 units. Disc One presents the score in chronological order and features music never before available, followed by source music recorded for the film and additional versions of score cues. Disc 2 presents the original 1979 soundtrack album, newly assembled for this release, followed by alternate versions of the title song, including two early versions with lyrics and vocals by Paul Williams.
SCORE PRESENTATION
56:02
1. Gun Barrel And Hijackers 1:25
2. Last Leg And Freefall Sequence 2:23
3. Main Title – Moonraker (Performed By Shirley Bassey) 3:12
4. California And The Drax Residence 1:36
5. Look After Mr. Bond And Chang’s Entry 1:34
6. Centrifuge 1:09
7. You Presume A Great Deal, Mr. Bond 1:19
8. 18-Carat 1:30
9. Corrine Put Down 1:30
10. Venini Glass And Bond Follows Holly 2:01
11. Funeral Barge – Venice Boat Chase 3:15
12. Bond Smells A Rat (Extended Version) 2:31
13. It Could Have Its Compensations 1:23
14. Bond Arrives In Rio 1:08
15. Cable Car Fight 1:58
16. Hello Dolly (Romeo & Juliet) 0:54
17. The Magnificent Seven 0:46
18. South American Boat Chase And Hang Glider Crash 1:58
19. Bond Lured To Pyramid (Film Version) 2:10
20. Snake Fight 1:12
21. Launch Program Commence And I Bid You Farewell 2:26
22. Flight Into Space 6:27
23. Marines Get Ready And Emergency Stop 1:44
24. Space Laser Battle 2:47
25. Jaws And Dolly Reunited And Jaws Lends A Hand 1:40
26. Globes Destroyed 2:38
27. End Title – Moonraker (Extended Version) (Performed By Shirley Bassey) 2:48
ADDITIONAL MUSIC 17:38
28. Moonraker (Instrumental) 3:14
29. Prelude, Op. 28, No. 15 (“Raindrop”) 0:56
30. Bugle Call 0:23
31. Mardi Gras 4:39
32. Morning After 2:34
33. Gregorian Chant 0:48
34. Funeral Barge – Venice Boat Chase (Alternate Mix) 3:15
35. Emergency Stop (Film Ending) 1:12
36. Intro To End Title 0:25
TOTAL DISC 1 TIME: 1:13:47
DISC 2
ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK ALBUM 30:42
1. Main Title – Moonraker (Performed By Shirley Bassey) 3:10
2. Space Laser Battle 2:47
3. Miss Goodhead Meets Bond 2:46
4. Cable Car And Snake Fight 3:06
5. Bond Lured To Pyramid 2:04
6. Flight Into Space 6:28
7. Bond Arrives In Rio And Boat Chase 2:37
8. Centrifuge And Corrine Put Down 2:35
9. Bond Smells A Rat 2:22
10. End Title – Moonraker (Performed By Shirley Bassey) 2:33
BONUS TRACKS 13:38
11. Moonraker (Early Lyrics, Slow Version) (Performed By Paul Williams) 4:13
12. Main Title – Moonraker (Alternate Instrumental) 3:02
13. Moonraker (Early Lyrics) (Performed By Paul Williams) 3:18
14. End Title – Moonraker (Alternate Instrumental) 3:00
TOTAL DISC 2 TIME: 44:27
TOTAL ALBUM TIME: 1:58:14
