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==Background==
==Background==
The instrumental soundtrack was recorded by the band (minus lead singer Bobby Kimball), accompanied by the [[Vienna Symphony Orchestra]] and the [[Vienna Volksoper]] Choir, conducted by Marty Paich (David's father). Band members contributed to the composing of the instrumental music. "Prophecy Theme" was composed for the movie by [[Brian Eno]] (Eno is rumored to have written and composed an earlier soundtrack, but only "Prophecy Theme" and some incidental background music survived in the final film version.).
The instrumental soundtrack was recorded by the band (minus lead singer Bobby Kimball), accompanied by the [[Vienna Symphony Orchestra]] and the [[Vienna Volksoper|Vienna Volksoper Choir]], conducted by Marty Paich, father of Toto keyboardist David Paich. "Prophecy Theme" was composed for the movie by [[Brian Eno]], who is rumored to have written and composed an entire earlier ''Dune'' soundtrack, although only "Prophecy Theme" and some incidental background music survived in the final film version.


The first soundtrack issue contained select cues in their original film order, plus two pieces of dialogue from the movie that serve as bookends for two tracks ("Prologue" and "The Floating Fat Man (The Baron)"). This first issue was released by Polydor Records.
The first release of the soundtrack contained select cues in their original film order, plus two pieces of dialogue from the movie that served as bookends for two tracks ("Prologue" and "The Floating Fat Man (The Baron)"). This first issue was released by Polydor Records. The album was notable for including an alternative take of the "Main Title", that had not been used in teh film.


An extended version containing additional cues not included on the first soundtrack issue was released in 1997 on PEG Records, an independent label division of Polygram. On this issue, several additional tracks had mastering problems (resulting in the wobbling effect heard during these tracks). Also, many cues (particularly in the second half of the expanded CD) were mislabeled and placed out of film order. Some of the album's positive spots included the film version of the "Main Title" (whereas an alternate version was included on the first OST), and an original demo of the main title music.
An extended version, containing additional cues not included on the first soundtrack issue, was released in 1997 on PEG Records, an independent label division of Polygram. On this issue several additional tracks had mastering problems which resulted in a "wobbling" effect during these tracks. Furthermore, many cues (particularly in the second half of the expanded CD) were mislabeled and placed out of film order. The album was nonetheless notable for including the film version of the "Main Title", and an original demo of the main title music.


However, several tracks on both soundtrack issues either differ from the versions heard in the film, or have been dialed out in the film. For example, the end title theme, "Take My Hand", is heard on the OST CDs, minus the orchestration heard in the final film mix. The version of "Robot Fight" on the original OST is heard in the theatrical version, while the version on the expanded CD is heard in the "[[Allen Smithee]]"/TV versions. The cues "Riding The Sandworm" (from the expanded CD) and "Dune (Desert Theme)", "Prelude (Take My Hand)", "Paul Kills Feyd" & "Final Dream" (from both soundtrack issues) are not heard in the movie and are replaced by either tracked or alternate cues, although the television versions restore "Paul Kills Feyd" in its original place in the movie, and "Dune (Desert Theme)", intended as the end title music, has been replaced by a more subtle piece, "Take My Hand".
There are several differences between the music on the two soundtrack albums and that heard in the film. For example, the end title theme, "Take My Hand", is heard on the OST CDs minus the orchestration heard in the final film mix. The version of "Robot Fight" on the original OST is heard in the theatrical version, while the version on the expanded CD is only heard in the extended "[[Allen Smithee]]" TV version of the film. The cues "Riding The Sandworm" (from the expanded CD) and "Dune (Desert Theme)", "Prelude (Take My Hand)", "Paul Kills Feyd" & "Final Dream" (from both soundtrack issues) are not heard in the movie, and are replaced by either repeated or alternate cues. However, the television version does restore "Paul Kills Feyd" in its original place in the movie, and "Dune (Desert Theme)", which was intended as the end title music, is replaced by "Take My Hand".


The television versions included as much of the unreleased music as possible, but if one listens to the soundtrack closely one can hear one cue overlaid on another, creating a sense of confusion.
The television version of the film included as much of the unreleased music as possible, although these cues were occasionally overlaid on top of the film's original soundtrack.


==Track listing==
==Track listing==

Revision as of 15:43, 29 February 2008


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Dune is an original soundtrack by Toto for the film of the same name, released in December 1984 (see 1984 in music). Dune is the first and, to date, only film Toto has scored.

Background

The instrumental soundtrack was recorded by the band (minus lead singer Bobby Kimball), accompanied by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra and the Vienna Volksoper Choir, conducted by Marty Paich, father of Toto keyboardist David Paich. "Prophecy Theme" was composed for the movie by Brian Eno, who is rumored to have written and composed an entire earlier Dune soundtrack, although only "Prophecy Theme" and some incidental background music survived in the final film version.

The first release of the soundtrack contained select cues in their original film order, plus two pieces of dialogue from the movie that served as bookends for two tracks ("Prologue" and "The Floating Fat Man (The Baron)"). This first issue was released by Polydor Records. The album was notable for including an alternative take of the "Main Title", that had not been used in teh film.

An extended version, containing additional cues not included on the first soundtrack issue, was released in 1997 on PEG Records, an independent label division of Polygram. On this issue several additional tracks had mastering problems which resulted in a "wobbling" effect during these tracks. Furthermore, many cues (particularly in the second half of the expanded CD) were mislabeled and placed out of film order. The album was nonetheless notable for including the film version of the "Main Title", and an original demo of the main title music.

There are several differences between the music on the two soundtrack albums and that heard in the film. For example, the end title theme, "Take My Hand", is heard on the OST CDs minus the orchestration heard in the final film mix. The version of "Robot Fight" on the original OST is heard in the theatrical version, while the version on the expanded CD is only heard in the extended "Allen Smithee" TV version of the film. The cues "Riding The Sandworm" (from the expanded CD) and "Dune (Desert Theme)", "Prelude (Take My Hand)", "Paul Kills Feyd" & "Final Dream" (from both soundtrack issues) are not heard in the movie, and are replaced by either repeated or alternate cues. However, the television version does restore "Paul Kills Feyd" in its original place in the movie, and "Dune (Desert Theme)", which was intended as the end title music, is replaced by "Take My Hand".

The television version of the film included as much of the unreleased music as possible, although these cues were occasionally overlaid on top of the film's original soundtrack.

Track listing

Original Polydor Release

No. Title Time Written by
1 Prologue 1:48 Toto
2 Main Title 1:20 Toto
3 Robot Fight 1:14 Toto
4 Leto's Theme 1:45 Toto
5 The Box 2:38 Toto
6 The Floating Fat Man (The Baron) 1:26 Toto
7 Trip to Arrakis 2:36 Toto
8 First Attack 2:48 Toto
9 Prophecy Theme 4:21 Brian Eno/Daniel Lanois/Roger Eno
10 Dune (Desert Theme) 5:32 Toto
11 Paul Meets Chani 3:05 Toto
12 Prelude (Take My Hand) 1:00 Toto
13 Paul Takes the Water of Life 2:52 Toto
14 Big Battle 3:08 Toto
15 Paul Kills Feyd 1:52 Toto
16 Final Dream 1:25 Toto
17 Take My Hand 2:38 Toto

PEG Reissue

No. Title Time
1 Prologue / Main Title 3:20
2 Guild Report 0:55
3 House Atreides 1:44
4 Paul Atreides 2:22
5 Robot Fight 1:23
6 Leto's Theme 1:47
7 The Box 2:41
8 The Floating Fat Man (The Baron) 1:16
9 Departure 1:14
10 The Trip to Arrakis 2:40
11 Sandworm Attack 2:52
12 The Betrayal / Shields Down 4:31
13 First Attack 2:49
14 The Duke's Death 2:06
15 Sandworm Chase 2:40
16 The Fremen 3:08
17 Secrets of the Fremen 2:25
18 Paul Meets Chani 3:08
19 Destiny 2:57
20 Riding the Sandworm 1:27
21 Reunion With Gurney 1:42
22 Prelude (Take My Hand) 1:03
23 Paul Takes the Water of Life 2:52
24 The Sleeper Has Awakened! 3:23
25 Big Battle 3:09
26 Paul Kills Feyd 1:55
27 Final Dream 1:26
28 Dune (Desert Theme) 5:33
29 Dune Main Title - Demo Version 1:26
30 Take My Hand 2:42

Personnel

Additional notes

Catalogue: (CD) Columbia 8237702, (CD) Polydor 823770-2, (LP) Polydor 8237701, (CD) Polygram International 823770

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