James Horner

Jumanji / O.s.t. James Horner

Two CDs. Colorful expanded action score from James Horner! Wildly successful fantasy adventure franchise from the mind of author-illustrator Chris Van Allsburg has it's beginnings with this 1995 hit! It begins with a game, players make their moves, the pieces snap into place... and incredible adventures result. Matching note for note is florid, exciting symphonic score from James Horner. Mysterious ideas suddenly become frantic, action-filled romps, gentle moments become thundering musical outbursts. Highlights are abundant: "Monkey Mayhem" brings wild orchestral frenzy to the fore while "Mosquito In Car" brings in giant insect on the musical attack. Amidst all the dangers is warm, moving theme for boyhood and home, given heart courtesy woodwinds and strings. When fantastic story reaches climax, Horner unleashes epic-length 11-minute "Jumanji" to do orchestral battle with the elements of nature-gone-wild. Horner's masterful blend of emotional warmth with rousing excitement is memorable! Generous 51-minute 1995 album of highlights is now expanded from original digital scoring session masters, includes previously unreleased gems such as "Store Mayhem", the aforementioned "Mosquito In Car", Plant Almost Eats Peter", several other cues. Horner's original album which features exclusive edits and takes also features on CD 2 of this two-disc set. Informative liner notes by John Takis, graphic package design by Kay Marshall. Steve Bramson orchestrates, James Horner composes, conducts the Hollywood Studio Orchestra.