The Dark Crystal Theme

goosebumps

[@josephgarcia7030]

I cannot stress enough how good this movie was.

[@jetzx100]

Broom Closet Joe and the new Netflix series was a welcomed addition!

[@rworded]

DnD style

[@Johnlindsey289]

@@jetzx100 Amazing series

[@h.cad01]

Honestly the amazing puppetry tops it off as the best thing

[@drunkenrockstar23]

One of the greatest movies ever made 🙌🏻💥🔥

[@death-king1834]

''Another world. Another time. In the Age of Wonder....''

[@Nio744]

The age of resistance... Coming August 30th 2019

[@jamoses5766]

Wait aren’t you dead

[@jamoses5766]

Instant sub for the name tho 😉

[@58jharris]

Let me tell you of the days of high adventure.

[@rielsaigo7247]

This movie was Jim Henson's masterwork. The movie of his career. He poured everything into it. Massive budget, unprecedented groundbreaking puppetry, outstanding art production and design. And a wonderful soundtrack. And when it was all finished he held a private screening with the studio executives. The execs all watched in stone-faced silence throughout the entire movie, and when it was over, they all silently got up and walked out of the theater without saying a word to Jim. They were all thinking, "we just poured a TON of money into this, and it's not going to sell." They were right. It was a box office failure, lost the studio money, and didn't recoup costs adequately. Audiences stayed away from the movie because it was supposed to be a "kids show" from "they guy who does Kermit and Miss Piggy." And everyone was upset about how terrifying it was for little children (and let's face it, it was the stuff to give a six year old 80s kid nightmares). The show was a disaster. Only decades later has it found its place as a cult classic, and a true masterpiece, and gotten the recognition it deserves. In this, it shares similarities with Walt Disney's Fantasia - the movie Walt really wanted to make as an artist - but which was never appreciated in its own time. It's a real pity that Jim Henson never lived to see his favorite film finds its audience.

[@neilladriaansen]

Are you sure about that? I just did some checking on the Wikipedia page of both the movie and Jim Henson himself, and it shows the movie actually did quite well. Despite a mixed response upon it's original release, It made $40,577,001 in its box office run (budget was around $15,000,000) managing to turn a profit and the film became the 16th highest-grossing film of 1982 within North America. While it's reception was anything but stellar, I wouldn't call it a disaster. That honor goes to Labyrinth. That movie was a box office disaster, By the end of its run in U.S cinemas the film had grossed $12,729,917, just over half of its $25 million budget.

[@rielsaigo7247]

Well, NOW I'm not sure... But fairly sure... I guess people can just take both our comments and keep an eye out for validating sources.

[@AllGamingStarred]

I have a deep respect for jim Henson but this movie is just too scary for children. I can see why it failed

[@Erica-jn1pq]

+able2ful1 I watched it in kindergarten and absolutely loved it. I guess it depends on the kid

[@Johnlindsey289]

+Able2ful1 What about Labyrinth?

[@skylx0812]

As a child I was profoundly affected by the scene of the mystics marching over the empty plain and then the one mystic simply disappeared in a flash and the others took notice but kept walking onward. A truly mesmerizing movie for children.

[@felixmarques1812]

We need more movies than genuinely want to create a feeling of wonder and awe. We need film studios to stop pushing corporate conglomerate pieces down our throat and allow artists much more freedom. We NEED that.

[@romeocastillo7020]

A decade later and its only gotten worse on this front. I really hope one day during our lifetimes we can see a paradigm shift in the film industry that allows for art like this to be brought to life again.

[@HaroldTheWizardCat]

@@romeocastillo7020holds up 11yrs later

[@LeafzRNG]

Just look at the state of marvel and DC pathetic

[@TimeandMonotony]

Love this movie and score so much. Trevor Jones is such an underrated film composer.

[@redpantera3595]

I was one of the few lucky kids who watched it when i was seven or eight Now over 40,but it still sticks with me Masterpiece of art

[@Johnlindsey289]

What about the prequel show?

[@nionmagala2783]

I know I am late to comment on this but im gonna anyways. I am 18 now, but I first saw this movie when I was like 2 years old. Still one of my fav movies

[@JesseBatesDrums]

Great same here.🙌🏻

[@skudopludo]

I watched it when I was about 5, revisited it every couple of years, there’s something so special about it 17 btw, I can’t describe the feeling of watching this, the music makes it beautiful. I wish everyone knew of this movie but nobody bothere because of how it was made (puppets)

[@SnailMaster]

I was able to see it in the theaters a few years back during a Flashback Cinema viewing. I wasn't around when it first debuted in theaters, but getting the chance to see it on the big screen is a true delight.

[@Thyalwaysseek]

“The highest goal of music is to connect one's soul to their Divine Nature, not entertainment.” - Pythagoras

[@justkeepbreathing3018]

this movie to me felt it was as if they took cameras thru a portal to another dimension and filmed the story of the beings there. It truly feels as if this is a legend that we got to view happening in its time. Thats what i love so much about fantasy worlds, and i think this is one of the most exquisite fantasy worlds ever shown. I dont even want to say "created" because its more like it was channeled. And I think this is in part due to brian froud, the conceptual designer for both this movie and labyrinth, who has shown us the faery world so vividly. These are beings that exist whose story was brought to life in our world. Also this music is incredible

[@Johnlindsey289]

What about the prequel?

[@WretchedRedoran]

Really neat, actually, I have a book full of drawings of Faeries done by Brian Froud and Alan Lee!

[@davidcaldwell5420]

I know this comment is 4 years old now. But every time I come back to this track, I read it and smile. Yes, it truly does seem that this story was summoned from another realm beyond our comprehension. Even though this is a supposed "childrens," movie. The mythic themes in this film have stayed with me a long time, because indeed they're timeless. Peace and blessings to you. 🙌

[@Rewind-Watch]

Another world. Another time. In the age of wonder. A thousand years ago this land was green and good. Until the crystal cracked. A single piece was lost. A shard of the crystal. Then strife began. And two new races appeared. The cruel Skeksis. The gentle mystics. Here in the castle of the crystal, the Skeksis took control. Now the Skeksis gather in the sacred chamber where the crystal hangs above a shaft of air and fire. The Skeksis with their hard and twisted bodies, their harsh and twisted wills. For a thousand years they have ruled. Yet now there are only ten. A dying race ruled by a dying emperor imprisoned within themselves in a dying land. Today once more they gather at the crystal as the first sun climbs to its peak. For this is the way of the Skeksis. As they ravaged the land, so to they learned to draw new life from the sun. Today once more they will replenish themselves. Cheat death again. Through the power of their source, their treasure, their fate, the dark crystal.

[@TheSaneHatter]

"Now, we leave you the Crystal of Truth: make your world in its light."

[@graeymane]

I watched this movie when it was first shown in the theaters. My then clique of friends all loved it. I was never aware it was a box office failure. The soundtrack was and is one of my absolute favourite and surely - for me - on of motion pictures best. Sad it got forgotten as well.

[@xIzami]

This theme literally makes me cry. It's so beautiful and reminds me of when I was little! (I'm only 17, not that old or anything) but this was one of my favorites when I was 3/4 years old...Never scared me one bit. I'm glad I was able to appreciate it at such a young age, and now enjoy the true artistry and brilliance that Henson put forth into this film. Truly a masterpiece.

[@adipose3091]

how are you doing now and has your view on the movie changed?

[@SophiesEarthquake]

A lot of lydian in there makes the melodies so bright yet mystic at the same time. I love it so much. The ending of the movie sure as hell brings me ro tears everytime. And the „message“ of the movie is almost unique in movie history: The unification (and thus healing) of the „good“ and the „bad“. Exceptional.

[@jameswilliams-of3mv]

..80's movies are the best.. and this movie is very under rated

[@POPZ1KLE]

i will NEVER forgive netflix for cancelling this movie’s prequel series.

[@alienfrograbbit5310]

SKEKMAL PFP!!

[@dinahkyle3196]

After 37 Years The Time Has Come For The Crystal To Awaken THE DARK CRYSTAL AGE OF RESISTANCE COMING AUGUST 30th to NETFLIX

[@Vigriff]

The Crystal calls!

[@dinahkyle3196]

Vigriff GARTHIIIIMMM!!!

[@lo-keyloki9986]

This was my absolute favorite film as a child. It blows my mind that it was deemed "too scary" for kids.

[@sdjohnsononyoutube]

I was 6 or 7 when I saw parts of this film & I remember thinking, "I wanna go there". I think I finally saw it on IT or HBO when I was about 7 or 8. It was eerily captivating. I showed the entire film to my daughters ages 7 and 10. It is the only 1 they watch silently as if their minds are working, figuring it out.

[@mikesgtrs1]

Dark Crystal had soo much mystical story telling , when they first announced the Star Wars Prequels , I thought the Jedi would be these mystical beings like those Mystiques in the Movie and that it would have a magic and mysterious fantasy about it. For me Dark Crystal always felt like it was connected to Star Wars somehow

[@traemaxwell]

“ When single shines the triple sun, What was sundered and undone Shall be whole, the two made one, By Gelfling hand, or else by none. ”

[@trionabyrne217]

The dark crystal is one of Jim Henson's best magical masterpiece.

[@thedorku9500]

Trae Maxwell I just realized some of these lines are the names of episodes in Age of Resistance(What was Sundered and Undone and By Gelfling Hand)

[@TheJorgeGuy]

Trevor Jones, you're a legend, alongside Jim Henson. And every other who put their heart and soul into this masterpiece.

[@reneshadows8662]

Beautiful...the Dark Crystal is a masterpiece...Jim Henson's legacy lives on through such works! It would be cool to see a marching band arrangement of this, I think.

[@Johnlindsey289]

And what do you think of Labyrinth?

[@mandyzimmer1052]

‘Another world, Another time. In the age of wonder.’ So began a Jim Henson film not distributed by Disney, but a much loved and unique one nonetheless. A favorite among my family.

[@c0l1n_m45]

One of the most influential movies of all time for me. The best work from Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Trevor Jones, Garry Kurtz, etc. I don’t say this very often but this movie changed my life.

[@alienfrograbbit5310]

godd this theme is so beautiful! such a recognisable motif! 1:40 makes me ascend

[@grandkrank2930]

Thank god my dad showed me this movie when I was a kid. I feel so sad when I look at what kids have today.

[@jordanelza8806]

The Dark Crystal is one of the best movies ever made, along with the show. This story will always hold a special place in my heart. I hope we can eventually see more Dark Crystal on screen, animation or live action. Most of all, I'd love to see the Great Division on screen.

[@zacpanther6364]

Every time I watch this movie I'm blown away by the practical effects. Screw CGI! This film is imaginative and a true piece of art

[@StealthMode3924]

1:41 2:21 2:49 is when the soundtrack REALLY gets great! Those 4 notes send chills down my spine!♥️The movie is so underrated

[@Enbyofthestate]

What was sundered and undone, Shall be whole-- The two made one, By Gelfling hand, Or else by none.

[@redlion517]

You forgot "When single shines the triple sun."

[@b1njjj95]

THE NOSTALGIA!

[@skylx0812]

"The gingous of time! ...hurt me I'm asking for it" - Frank Oz as he puppeteering Aughra with the other effects puppeteers trailing behind on the floor off camera and laughing.

[@trunksGav]

you mean Henson hand

[@JJtoutcourt]

oww crap I had forgot the ending now I remenber it ^^

[@_may6434]

This gives me goosebumps everytime I hear it. Amazing music for an amazing movie.

[@shaheen408]

Seeing this again brought many memories back , the 80's was a simpler and sometimes better time before cgi .

[@Johnlindsey289]

What about in Terminator 2, Jurassic Park, Lord of the Rings or Guardians of the Galaxy on Rocket?

[@shaheen408]

***** Yes all good too , as an 80's kid this holds special memories.

[@Johnlindsey289]

Born 1982 and what a great year in movies eh?

[@shaheen408]

***** 1986 for me, the first time I saw Aliens ☺

[@emilygracey]

Bless the days of pre-CGI. This is exactly how films are meant to be done! Why has ingenuity, hard work, and intelligence become such a novelty? Beautiful score to go with an equally beautiful film.

[@kyletonarella4353]

Anyone else here because of the announcement of Dark Crystal Age of Resistance ?

[@olecorby6062]

Kyle Tonarella Oh hell yeah, Netflix is doing things right.

[@sprite4800]

its taking forever

[@robbg6928]

August 31st on Netflix.

[@jojopotato1552]

Get ready bitches 25-24 days left for dark crystal 2

[@MRGI0RGI0]

I only hope that the composer will just grasp the importance of music in this netflix show! And not compose these atonal or zimmer epic brass and staccato strings shit we ear in each and every show and films nowadays

[@bignight8602]

Aww man this brings me back classic & timeless movie & soundtrack one of my favorite movies as a child & Adult ❤

[@skeemag]

love this film so much. Introduced my daughter to it when she was little and it's still her favourite movie, she's 25 now

[@62202ify]

One of my favs as a kid. I saw this with my girlfriend again last week for the first time in so many years, I told her this was a movie from my childhood, She liked it.

[@rileyg96x60]

Grew up watching this and I still love it as much as I did when I was a child!

[@Grunddify]

When I meet people who haven't seen this movie I have a semi-seizure.

[@nonutnovemberman]

Same

[@staypuff5513]

Pretty much

[@jamoses5766]

Lol

[@soofers]

And unfortunately it's a large majority of them..

[@felicianomiko]

I adore this film. I have it on DVD and used to watch it all the time as a kid. Such a great story, and so under appreciated. Awesome music. Thanks for the post!

[@_jamescube]

I love this movie. One of Jim Henson's best works, if you ask me.

[@maridavis1100]

My favorite childhood movies of all times ❤ ^-^

[@mathiaskrauss1184]

Feel with you... it´s just the Same with me....

[@eddieavilia2299]

This, and E.T.

[@chandlerchamberland5713]

This is my #1 Jim Henson movie. Trevor Jones music totally is my favorite thing about it, as well as the visuals and puppetry. R.I.P Jim Henson 😢.

[@TD-uh3wi]

i watched this when i was 10, and still remember the magical music and art. Now many years later i watched it on blueray and my 5 year old daughter is captivated by it..... Pure magic

[@trentaccid2177]

My buddy Andres and I just saw this 3 Times on Sunday at Regal Cinemas. For the 40th Anniversary of this masterpiece from Jim Henson had to see it 3 times. Its funny each time we watched it we were seeing things in it we had not seen before. This film was hindered a little in its ortiginal showing in theaters in 1982 because of other movies being released at the same time but it in time has become a true classic eclipsing all those others released at the same time. Its funny yesterday seeing people who had not ever seen it before fall in love with it now to.

[@Lockewave]

I cannot stress enough how starting the melody with a tritone and a major 6th in a minor key perfectly encapsulates the tension and mood of this dark fantasy masterpiece. The music throughout adds to the beautiful tapestry that is this film.

[@shadowjewel]

That is the first film I remember seeing as a child and it has had a huge impact on me as an adult; my art and philosophy, my love of nature. A am very glad I was born at a time when I could watch this, there are so many things out there now that I am relieved was not imprinted on my young mind like this film was. This film has always been, and I think will always be, my favourite.

[@BooBop1987]

The Dark Crystal has one of the best scores of all time!

[@CosmicPotato740]

Something so nostalgic about classical movie orchestra soundtracks 😌 they bring out such emotion

[@stefanstolarchuk5766]

Man whomever played piccolo trumpet in those opening phrases really earned their money that week

[@belugafishgod]

This is one of the most amazing and beautiful soundtracks ever written. It gives me the goose bumps just to think about it. If there is a heaven you can find it in the score of the Dark Crystal. Amazing.

[@thespacecowboy71]

All of the music in this movie is so beautiful and nostalgic. Sends shivers down my spine each time I listen to the songs. It was my favorite movie when I was a little kid. Lol I loved it so much that I watched it practically every day. I should watch it again soon.

[@thenameless2379]

Brings magic to my heart more than Disney Thank Jim Henson for showing us your world because you wanted to share magic and happiness with us not money.

[@David_B_Dornburg]

I was 23 when this movie came out and I loved it so much I went and saw it four times the first weekend. And I still love it. 8-)

[@sharptooth117]

Netflix cancelled the series after one season. Such a bummer.

[@Johnlindsey289]

I know yet they keep sick trash like Cuties

[@shanerodgers4518]

my favorite childhood movie!!! no movie will ever capture my heart uite the same as this movie did!!!

[@TheMeTAvorg]

Everything you just said is exactly how I've always felt. It's great to know there's at least a few others who have experienced the same.

[@th3kill3rbunny]

i always wanted a second film made. this one was too beautiful to just end. or maybe its beautiful enough not to need another film? my heart wells up everytime i hear this music. brings back a childhood full of imagination. i cant really say the same for my own daughters childhood who is 6 right now. they dont have anything like this. (i got her into clangers recently so its a start)

[@redlion517]

Well, they were working on a sequel for some time, but it got stuck in "Development Hell", if you will, for God knows how long. Eventually, they just decided to scrap the whole thing. It's a darn shame, too. I would've loved to see how the story continued.

[@lornemcneil]

th3kill3rbunny I wanted a second but how do you follow that

[@lornemcneil]

redlion 517 when did this fall !but 2 carry it would be difficult ,mr henson s not here

[@lornemcneil]

redlion 517 ah AHHeh AEH :)ITWOULD HAVE BEEN EXQUISITE

[@lornemcneil]

but we r:)

[@LizardCane]

Favorite movie. The theme song still gives me chills. Wow, what a year 1982 was for movies-- Dark Crystal, ET, the Thing, First Blood and the Secret of NIMH.

[@CobraLats]

Such an Enchanting theme song and a rollercoaster of feelings when I see this movie. Whether it be fear, charm, or awe at the scenery and puppeteering. Rest in Peace Jim Henson.

[@coryelliott7925]

I needed to come to this I was so happy when the Netflix series came out I litterly cried from the trailer

[@ScotPeacock]

There were no graphics in that film. That's why it looks so good. Everything that you see was actually filmed, using life-size sets, miniatures, animatronics, make-up and blue screen matting. Nothing dates so quickly as CGI :-)

[@r00dbuster22]

I’m 15 but I got shown this when I was 9-10 maybe? And I thought “lmao what is this” but now I can see how beautiful this movie actually is. The soundtrack, puppetry, everything is amazing. This movie is always going to stick with me forever. (I’m really sad the Netflix series got cancelled though :(

[@ctagt1]

This theme gives me the chills.... Its so beautiful!!!! I loved that movie as a child, and still like it...

[@cameronminor8690]

Just saw this for the first time in the Alamo Drafthouse theater. Oh my God, what an amazing experience. The worldbuilding and creature designs were awesome, the story decent, if a little basic, and this score is GOATed. The puppetry also holds up remarkably well, despite it being a movie from 40 years ago. It's a shame it didn't do as well as Jim hoped it would, and that both it and Labyrinth (which is also a pretty good movie)'s failure discouraged him from making more movies, because he clearly knew a thing or two about making them. Also saw a few kids in the theater, and they looked to be really into it as well. 10/10, would make the Crystal whole again.

[@metallian2952]

I had to give it a thumbs up nr 1000 - my favorite movie ........ ever.

[@davebaggerman894]

After all these years, when I hear the first few notes. It immediately takes me back to my childhood.

[@RoadStarJP]

I love this movie. My favourite line is when Kira glides down the canyon and Jen says "Wings? Why don't I have wings?" and Kira says "Because...Your a boy" and I thought to my self "Valid point"

[@BluDevil93]

What I loved about this film was that it was such a departure from Jim Henson's earlier work, yet still carried his distinct style :)

[@Moongazer101]

Jim Henson's masterpiece movie and the music theme is wonderful.💚

[@lowerclassbrats77]

Wow, such an amazing theme. It absolutely sets the tone. I saw this film in the theater as a 4 year old and didn't truly realize it's brilliance until adulthood.

[@Johnlindsey289]

And the prequel is amazing eh

[@SalkisRe]

This score does something to my soul. Its like a tuning fork for the chakras.. After all these years, im still emotion when I hear it...

[@thehollowseance]

i watched this film when i was very young as well and now that im 19 years old i can look at the time and effort that was put into the film and made it was it is today.i wish more people knew about it but maybe its better they didnt

[@brianwilli2002]

It's 2024 and I watched this with my nephew amazing

[@danabam]

However, this is a heart-touching unique theme that has it all - the very outstanding repeating melody and so much more colourfull elements and dynamics - to the climax. Goosebumps!

[@CarolinesChannel5596]

It’s a shame that Jim Henson passed away before Dark Crystal and Labyrinth became cult classic masterpieces.

[@Lilmisscostumedrama]

@CaptMARNEY dude, you're sooooo right! This film was, is and forever will be amazing, the score, the puppetry, the sets. It's like part of fantasy film history maaan!! Thanks for uploading this beautiful, dramatic piece of soundtrack loveliness NorskTorsk

[@AlteredSkyOfficial]

THIS IS THE BEST FILM IN MY LIFE :)

[@christianluongo500]

One of the most powerful and greatest theme songs in movie history!

[@SunlessDog]

This brings back memories!!

[@jbsmg]

I'm not sure we can really gauge how popular dark crystal is or was. Everyone my age has seen this and loves it. My dad loves this movie. It's not just a small group of people that has seen this movie... It's an entire generation. This isnt a cult following. This is a true masterpiece that will never be duplicated.

[@scoobydisney]

Wow, this stirs my soul.... :') Epic and affecting. Can't believe it doesn't have more views.... :(

[@richardkennedy6518]

I was very lucky to have worked on this film at Elstree but a little disappointed it wasn't such a huge commercial success and Henson and his amazing crew certainly deserved more recognition. Other than some matte photography and the crystal appearing from the crucible (In the Mystic's cave) there were no effects that could be described as CGI. Very clever and great memories

[@danielbooth5310]

I just realised - the title - the end of the C, the leg of the R and the foot of the S all meet together - "When single shines the triple sun..."

[@DBZmetaldude2]

A stunning score to an equally stunning movie. To anyone with a passion for fantasy and adventure, this is a movie for you.

[@gina8ben1]

God this film brings back memorises for me when I was a kid. This song is AMAZING. Can't stop listening to it. Maybe they should make a remake of the movie. x

[@Johnlindsey289]

How about a Labyrinth remake?

[@stephenlochetto2819]

no remake. Some things are good as they are.

[@jubbobobo3389]

*five years later* You got you wish

[@majorRedelitE]

stephen is right

[@Disneyfan82]

Aw I didn't expect to find the theme to one of my most favorite fantasy flicks on the 80s that brings me back to those days of my childhood. I'll never forget. The Dark Crystal is one of my favorites along with The Princess Bride, The Never ending Story, Return to Oz, and Labyrinth. That's how good movies should be.

[@WreckingWood]

What a "sweep you off your feet" theme this has!! 1:41, 2:20, and 2:48 Has magnitude of awe and discovery of raw, untapped potential that most "power anthems" today only wish they could yeild.

[@Sawrattan]

CGI is like a painting, and puppets are like sculpture... The first are beautiful but the second are so real

[@TheMeTAvorg]

so magical... gave me chills when i was a kid, still does even to this day.

[@SnailMaster]

It is absolute criminal that this amazing and beautiful score didn't receive an Oscar nomination.

[@LoneWulff829]

I'm glad to hear this is returning. Please Netflix, let it be good. I'm trusting you with my childhood.

[@jamesporter571]

It'll be directed by the guy who made the Incredible Hulk

[@eddietheguy12]

Trevor Jones is truly one of the greatest film composers of all time and certainly one of the most overlooked. He absolutely deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as John Williams, Ennio Morricone, Jerry Goldsmith, Howard Shore, etc. Legendary.

[@MassCityGent]

Jim Henson actually said it was THE single achievement he was most proud of. I agree.

[@Sp00kyEnthusiast]

I may be a 2004 kid, but my parents (both born in the 70's) raised me right that's for sure. I grew up with this being one of my childhood favorites along with the labrynth and the goonies

[@baalgar5530]

Same here, but when I saw these movies as a kid they terrified me 😂 only now do I love them

[@AdelioNightstorm]

This movie came out almost a decade before I was even born, and yet it has become my favourite movie of all time. Jim Henson outdid himself with this masterpiece, and I wish he would be alive for him to see it getting the recognition it surely deserves, especially with the success of the Age of Resistance Netflix series expanding the story.

[@devilevilwayz]

my fav movie of all time, learning this song by ear on guitar, this is a great composition.

[@Pheonix19765]

This movie has a very underrated soundtrack

[@myncesackcloth8893]

This movie reminds me of women in general. Beautiful and ugly at the same time and provides the greatest art that is pleasing to the eye. It's all in the name of art!