The Edge (1997 Film) - Music

Music

The film's musical score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, who worked closely with director Lee Tamahori to develop a score more diverse than other works by Goldsmith in the 90s. Initially, the score was released on CD in 1997, upon the film's release, by RCA Records. Over time, the first release became out of print leading to La-La Land Records issuing a limited 3500 unit pressing of the complete score. The new release contains 25 minutes of unreleased music and fixes a problem found on the RCA release affecting the track "Rescued", which contained rustling noises during some quieter parts.

The Edge: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Soundtrack album by Jerry Goldsmith
Released September 30, 1997 (RCA)
June 15, 2010 (L-LL)
Genre Film score
Length 38:04 (1997)
66:15 (2010)
Label RCA Records (1997)
La-La Land Records (2010)
Producer Jerry Goldsmith
Jerry Goldsmith chronology
L.A. Confidential
(1997)		 'The Edge'
(1997)
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RCA Records tracklist:

  1. Lost In The Wild (3:01)
  2. The Ravine (4:38)
  3. Birds (2:24)
  4. Mighty Hunter (1:34)
  5. Bitter Coffee (3:03)
  6. Stalking (5:47)
  7. Deadfall (6:15)
  8. The River (2:21)
  9. Rescued (6:04)
  10. The Edge (2:57)

La-La Land Records tracklist:

  1. Early Arrival (1:32)*
  2. Lost In The Wild(s) (2:59)
  3. A Lucky Man/Open Door (1:41)* (does not include the final orchestral outburst as the "bear" bursts through the door, which only lasts for a few seconds)
  4. Mighty Hunter (1:31)
  5. The Spirit (0:36)*
  6. Birds (2:22)
  7. The Fire / Breakfast (2:31)*
  8. Rich Man (0:58)*
  9. The Ravine (4:36)
  10. Bitter Coffee (3:01)
  11. Wound (1:38)*
  12. Stephen's Death (2:26)* (contains an unused ending from 1:45 onwards)
  13. The Cage / False Hope / No Matches (3:34)* (contains crossfades between the three cues, although they are separated in the film)
  14. Stalking (5:46)
  15. Deadfall / Bear Fight (6:21)
  16. The Discovery / Turn Your Back (5:01)* (contains a brief alternate segment at 1:34 – 1:46)
  17. The River (2:26)
  18. Rescued (6:03)
  19. End Title (Lost In The Wild)(s) (1:59)*
  20. The Edge (2:55)

Bonus Tracks:

  1. False Hope (Alternate Take) (1:08)* (alternate of 0:56 – 2:00 of track 13, with more percussion and an additional brass melody)
  2. Rescued (Film Version Ending) (1:19)* (alternate ending of track 18, reflecting the film version)
  3. The Edge (Alternate Take) (3:00)* (alternate recording of track 20)

(* = Previously unreleased)

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