Lara Croft: Tomb Raider The Cradle of Life (Score)

Label: Varese Sarabande
Release Year: 2003
Barcode: 4005939650223
Country: Germany
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Score
Composer: Alan Silvestri

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003) is the sequel to the 2001 film, once again starring Angelina Jolie as the daring adventurer Lara Croft. Directed by Jan de Bont, the movie follows Lara as she embarks on a quest to retrieve Pandora’s Box before a dangerous bio-terrorist can unleash its deadly power. With exotic locations, intense action sequences, and Jolie’s commanding screen presence, the film expands the mythological scope of the series. Though it received mixed reviews, it was praised for its ambitious set pieces and Jolie’s portrayal of the iconic character.

The score, composed by Alan Silvestri, delivers a rich and sweeping orchestral experience that adds gravitas to the film’s epic scale. Silvestri's use of bold brass, dramatic strings, and thunderous percussion underscores the high-stakes adventure and mystical elements of the plot. The music shifts seamlessly between energetic action cues and more mysterious, atmospheric pieces, enhancing the sense of danger and wonder throughout Lara’s journey. Silvestri’s score gives the film a grand, cinematic feel that aligns with its larger-than-life narrative.

Track Listing

1. Opening – 1:40
2. The Luna Temple – 7:44
3. Shark Attack – 3:18
4. I Need Terry Sheridan – 5:40
5. Arrival in China – 1:46
6. Captured by the Shay Ling – 5:59
7. Escape from Chen – 4:19
8. Flower Pagoda Battle – 5:42
9. Skydive Getaway – 2:12
10. Orb Transmission – 1:42
11. To the Cradle of Life – 6:23
12. The Cradle of Life – 6:34
13. Pandora's Box – 5:24
14. Not Meant to Be Found – 0:45
15. Lara Croft - Tomb Raider – 0:52

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