Trevor Jones - The Dark Crystal Suite

Composer Trevor Jones conducts his themes from movie "The Dark Crystal" (1982), with RTVE Symphony Orchestra - Spain (2006).
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[@Abby-km6vr]

Here’s the thing: So many people I’ve talked to watched the movie when they were young, and now, of course, feel intense nostalgia. But for me, I never watched the movie as a kid and only discovered it now. The thing is, this music is so phenomenal, so magical that it feels like I’ve known this music all my life. It’s truly incredible.

[@trentaccid2177]

You don't give the movie the credit it deserves. You need to understand the movie is all about bringing goodness over evil. It takes someone that believes in this apparently you do not. The music does not work without the whole movie is spreading it throughout.

[@wesleycolemanmusic]

​@@trentaccid2177 what? Who are you talking to?

[@EliasIsSlay]

@@trentaccid2177So you don’t like the music???

[@EliasIsSlay]

@@wesleycolemanmusicmy thoughts exactly lol

[@czahnie]

I have this soundtrack on vinyl! It is glorious!

[@Probablylani]

Where did you get it? :0

[@czahnie]

+Lani Alvarado eBay

[@Bus_Driver117]

same here! with the poster!

[@nathanbabiuk6286]

Too bad you can't listen to it lol

[@Absolutely_puck_fakestine]

@@nathanbabiuk6286 why not

[@bryantopeil7603]

A very underrated movie and score. Trevor Jones brings Jim Henson's and Frank Oz's fantasy to life with a score that I constantly find myself humming. Thank you for this post!

[@Johnlindsey289]

Indeed it is underrated and definitely Henson's masterpiece and alot better than Labyrinth! i mean don't get me wrong i like Labyrinth but it just felt too damned 80's sometimes while this has a timeless quality to it and a better score that doesnt sound like Carpenter rip off like Labyrinth's score

[@trentnix]

I hum it to my kids (ages 3 and 6 mos) all the time. They don't even know what it is yet, but I can't wait until they are old enough to find out.

[@Johnlindsey289]

@@trentnix Seen the prequel show?

[@trentnix]

Johnlindsey289 yep. Loved it. Can’t believe it exists.

[@yosefdemby8792]

@@Johnlindsey289 Jim Henson wanted Labyrinth to be more lighthearted than The Dark Crystal. And to make up for the previous, he would make sure Labyrinth had lots of comedy!

[@erickcalmet]

What was sundered and undone shall be whole - the two made one

[@garnetstone87]

Oh my god! I grew up on that movie! I would have never have thought it would ever be played live in the 2000's anywhere on Earth!

[@Johnlindsey289]

Indeed and wasn't 1982 a magical year for movies?

[@steel1179]

Johnlindsey289 Yes it was

[@dholmlund]

I never get tired of that Love Theme. :)

[@Chocobear555]

Now I think it's been confirmed that the Gelfling ruins are, in fact, what's left of Stone-in-the-Wood. I'm sorry they left out, "The Pod Dance," because that's actually my favorite song.

[@cxyzzle]

Yes! Kira sits on the Stonewood Maudras throne, you can see the Clan symbol on it! I love the continuity

[@gabrielj3695]

Very disappointed this score has been off of Spotify for a while, one of the most haunting and beautiful movie scores I’ve ever heard and a very big part of my childhood. Wonderfully orchestrated

[@jennawatkins6189]

It’s back on! Search Larry Hopkins!

[@itsblitz4437]

Trevor Jones is probably one of the most underrated composers of his time. Next to Ennio Morricone.

[@Absolutely_puck_fakestine]

Ennio Morricone underrated ? LOL are you high ??

[@arthurlight9393]

A MASTERPIECE! I saw this movie when i was a child,i was in love with this movie and the score. Thank you Mr Trevor Jones. Thanks for this upload.

[@jjphoenix4055]

Jones yes, Morricone not, he is totally adored by most movie music aficionados around the world.

[@ffs6158]

Every time I hear those first 50 seconds I get tears. Nostalgia I suppose, but it's stuck with me from the age of 6.

[@alexisgervais8716]

Sidenote: a 2006 shoot with 90s' camera technology

[@emjayen7098]

A masterpiece.

[@ianwebb-harding8987]

holy smokes! I've always loved this song deeply. even as a child. This guy is a great composer. what a narrative piece!

[@LaStriata]

Beautiful! The choir is a superb addition. My one complaint is how little of the actual score is used. Indeed, I would have very much liked to have heard the original version of the finale (when the castle collapses). I remember watching the original cut, and that sequence had a much more mournful, melancholy tune than in the theatrical version.

[@laurentlanglais3642]

One of the best and most underrated movie and modern composer. I would so dream to see this man playing and conducting his work live, and also scoring one of the next Batman movie.

[@Johnlindsey289]

Seen the prequel show?

[@litaneumann3931]

I am so happy to find this video. I had imagined playing this soundtrack in orchestra so many times. Now there is a suite to play live. So awesome.

[@litaneumann3931]

And it has some of my favorite parts; the Love Theme, and the Gelfling Ruins.

[@mcren6781]

Magical. Nothing like this is ever made anymore.

[@trentaccid2177]

Excellent. Just saw the 40th anniversary Dark Crystal from Fathom Events 4 times at Regal Cinema in Morrestown N.J. and to see my friend Andres's face who had never seen this film before light up from the quality and amazement of this film was worth every minute we spent seeing this film 4 times. This Soundtrack of the Dark Crystal is just beautiful.

[@helenedhervilly5847]

Thrilling rejoicing and heartening !

[@amirfisher4754]

Some band needs to do this again

[@WizardOfHumor1989]

Trevor Jones should conduct some of the late Miklos Rosza's classic scores (i.e. BEN-HUR, QUO VADIS, THE NAKED CITY, etc.).

[@alexvaraderey]

David Lynch's DUNE and Jim Henson's THE DARK CRYSTAL are my favourite soundtracks.

[@j.a.h.vandelaak3477]

Toto did an amazing job!

[@andrewdrinkwater6842]

i want and need to see this live, what a beautifull peice

[@annastesiaprince4659]

the music fits perfectly with the film!!

[@Johnlindsey289]

Fantastic score!

[@paulwheeler63]

Jesus this is fantastic

[@crazyandcurious2585]

I like this music and I have it in my playlist(cinema and TV music).

[@Naturalistenthusiast]

Beautiful

[@Parthoris]

One of the best soundtracks ever !

[@mego73]

So much of this score is pure bliss

[@Dr.Croc_13]

5:25 I-I got goosebumps from this

[@titocrespin5842]

AMAZING SCORE

[@cassiewhite879]

Great classical music for the dark crystal!!!!

[@mrlopez-pz7pu]

The finale is totally based on the finale of Mahler's 8th symphony.

[@Peacefully-Happy-86]

Ahhhhh loveeee it 😍😍

[@InAHollowTree]

HrmmmmmMMMmmmm...yessss

[@stephenborsbey4350]

thank you for posting this.

[@DDDhorus]

trevor jones is the greatest composer of our time, word needs to get out about this, this man deserves all of us to just love him....last of the mohicans is epic enough for God himself to listen to and cherish, just wow, just wow

[@aquelescaraaaaaaaaaa]

to think they were going to try a synth score.

[@LilSquonker]

all im sayin is... who is the girl behind the purcession?

[@MantiaRyche]

Yes, indeed!

[@kezadrone]

They left out the best stuff. like the fortress transformation and Garthim attack stuff.

[@DarkAlleyDigital]

Can anybody tell me what they think the scale might be for the main theme of the Dark Crystal (the first song). I can't find the sheet music anywhere online so if I knew the scale I may be able to put the notes together by ear.

[@chrissiddall3439]

www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/overture-from-the-dark-crystal-digital-sheet-music/21167640?ac=1 ;-)

[@Funckle73]

Fucking gorgeous!!

[@alexisgervais8716]

Will he compose new music for the prequel Dark Crystal tv series from Netflix? Jones is 68...

[@litaneumann3931]

My brother said he died. But I find no indication that he did on line. So I am hopeful that he would do the soundtrack to the TV series.

[@alexperezmansergas8118]

Daniel Pemberton is The composer for The Netflix series. And no, Trevor Jones is not dead.

[@erindurkin4441]

That's right, Alejandro. Trevor Jones is 70 years old, and he's very healthy.

[@DanielLopez-zt4ig]

We still do not even know if this new composer from the series will use Trevor's leitmotives.

[@alexperezmansergas8118]

@@DanielLopez-zt4ig Sí que los utilizará. Se confirmó que en los últimos capítulos, a modo de conexión.

[@davidsenger4833]

Scores are very Important it can make a great film better as for DC here or make a bad movie great like Sleepaway Camp awesome score there !

[@silentluna6587]

Bravo❕👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@elishebafemia]

Hi, does anyone know where to get just the overture score for a symphony orchestra? I've been looking at all the good sheet music sites and still have not found it. Any help would be much appreciated.

[@litaneumann3931]

Try checking out Trevor Jones website.

[@chrissiddall3439]

Hi Elisheba, if you're still looking for this please email me on [e-mail]. I've just received the publishing rights from BMG and awaiting the final go ahead from the Jim Henson Company to print and distribute the above suite (score and parts).

[@jjphoenix4055]

Way superior than Trevor Jones' most popular score "The Last of the Mohicans" . Never really liked the movie but the score from "The Dark Crystal" is an absolute masterpiece. Among other wonderful scores from Jones, don't miss "Excalibur" "Runaway Train" or "Angel Heart" The golden 80's! The last era of movie music geniuses. Pity the sound is so low on this video.

[@maryvalle378]

Missing San diego

[@cpooku]

Upvote this if you came to see poddlings

[@celinebalmor9605]

[@Fairysad2002]

🥹💜💜💜

[@MantiaRyche]

Why?

[@adrianapartida5888]

I wish he did from hell

[@SEED6991]

NOT SO EPIC.

[@kara3227]

El Crystal encantado se llamo en México. Es una película épica como nunca hecha, sin comparación. Verla en cine fue un regalo que mi padre me dió. El partió a su descanso eterno hace 4 años. El cine nos transporta , pero los sonidos y música de las películas nos hacen vivir recuerdos de una forma sin comparación . Grs por tu regalo de esta grabación . Dios te bendiga. Enrique. Cdmx.

[@j.a.h.vandelaak3477]

Crazy

[@FarahRoseSmith]

One of the most hauntingly beautiful scores I have ever heard.

[@SalkisRe]

This makes me tear up every time I hear it. Beautiful..

[@dominiquedevereux7205]

Me too. Makes me want to leave this world & go 2 Thra!! AFTER the Crystal was restored & the Skesis were gone, of course 😐!!

[@aquelescaraaaaaaaaaa]

I would pay my entire life to listen to this live, along with many other gorgeous soundtracks that gives me infinite chills. and I love chills.

[@laurenoliver2505]

I'd travel in time to hear this oml

[@trentaccid2177]

My friend Andres and I just saw the 40th Anniversary of The Dark Crystal by Fathom Events at The Regal Cinema in Morrestown N.J. and No Trailers for other films just This Classic along with the music. Thankyou Fathom Events and Regal Cinema great job. Now we only have to present it in RPX where the sound rocks the seats.

[@Mandelbrotmat]

damn. Try reading about quantum mechanics while listening to this..................awesome!(in the oldest sense of the word)

[@Kalecommando]

Ah, the days of competently written filmmusic, and not some ZImmer stuff spewed out on a computer, with boring ostinatos.

[@j.a.h.vandelaak3477]

Ah…. The eighties… movies with properly trained classical composers writing absolutely wonderful filmmusic. Unlike today’s tendency to have everything sound like Hans Zimmer. (not a classically trained composer)

[@tollban]

One of the Melodies of my childhood & whole life... So sad, epic, sweet, dramatic and beautiful at the same time... Old time Fantasy movies & Scores... When it was not about long violent scenes & hammering annodinous music. Good taste.

[@colins7771]

the most perfect performance to exist

[@diaryofagoat-lass1023]

Saddnes me that Age of Resistance makes so little use of the original score, not utilising leitmotifs or any musical hintings except for the opening scene with the title. Music is good in AoR but to me, "speak for the dead" is the only piece that sounds truly connected to the OG Dark Crystal. Very much in line with the Gelfling love duet piece.

[@Octovisuals]

Pure awesomeness. Thank you.

[@bottleddonuts]

I really want to find the score and be able to play it

[@RazrWing]

Thank you Trevor Jones for Allowing me to Dream, Build, THINK, FEEL,and Create with Music and Sharing you Secret with Me When I Was Young.. The Secret I THINK and FEEL YOUNG:)

[@naturalwizard1441]

Awesome soundtrack for an awesome movie! 👍

[@Funckle73]

The choir!!!

[@aaahshs]

Masterpiece! Simply amazing!

[@BOBBYNiO]

beautiful

[@phnx4life]

Bravo. .bravo..wonderful.

[@colins7771]

One of the best scores to ever exist. For one of the greatest movies to ever exist. Or ever will x 2

[@Johnlindsey289]

What do you think of the prequel?

[@colins7771]

​@@Johnlindsey289 I loved it... was amazing. An insane shame there won't be another season... The only thing that could've made it better would be if they got Trevor to do the music for it.

[@cassiewhite879]

Beautiful!!!!!

5:23- Love Theme

[@ThatGuyUSA]

WHERE CAN I GET THE SHEET MUSIC

[@chrissiddall3439]

If you're still looking for this, I have a piano arrangement available right now, and soon will have the score and parts for this suite (fully licensed). www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/overture-from-the-dark-crystal-digital-sheet-music/21167640?ac=1 Please email me [e-mail] if you are interested in the orchestral score/parts so I can let you know when it's available.