indy4 152 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 What a knockout theme. I've listened to it probably over 200 times (what with all the different versions in end credits and concert versions), but it never fails to excite me. Not many themes have that sort of lasting ability on the emotions of one. One of the best parts of it, for me, is how JW builds up the excitement leading up to the iconic theme.These are some of my favorite variations, all with brilliant "build ups": - 1:18 - "Flight from Peru"*******my second favorite- 1:52 - "The German Sub"- 4:21 - "End Credits" (Raiders)- 2:43 - "The Fast Streets of Shanghai" ********my absolute favorite- 3:00 - "Bug Tunnel and the Death Trap"- 2:35 - "End Credits" (Last Crusade)- 0:22 - "Journey to Akator"One of the few complaints I have of the score to KotCS is that JW didn't use this brilliant theme as much. It's still a brilliant score, but I would've appreciate a few more statements. And that's also one of the reasons I wish we had the complete Jungle Chase score, I know that the complete thing used it a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,765 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 You and Continental... just brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,064 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 One of the best themes ever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgaFlippinMan 7 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 i think my fav rendition is the German Sub one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,602 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Examples of Raiders March I loveGerman Sub -- no 1.Fast Streets of Shangahi -- no. 2Scherzo for Motorcycle and Orchestra -- no. 3Journey to Akator -- no.4This way every movie is covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I enjoy The Raiders March more than The Superman March, I think that says a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 49 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I've been working this theme out on the piano lately and have noticed new things about it. There's a lot going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Though I don't exactly know the musical lingo for it, I love the part near the end of the melody, where the chord goes from the tonic to a half step up. Such a neat and effective touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 49 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Yeah, the Neopolitan chord. It's the perfect conclusion to what is otherwise a diatonic melody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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