Comments on: 10 Favorite Indiana Jones Cues

By: Jim Lochner

Jim Lochner — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:41:42 +0000

Hi Pedro, thanks for commenting. (And so many comments! I’ll get to them all, I promise.) Motorcycle theme is a good choice.

By: Bizarro Pedro

Bizarro Pedro — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:12:36 +0000

I love the motorcycle theme from last crusade

By: Jim Lochner

Jim Lochner — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:18:26 +0000

What can I say? Your review of the “Temple of Doom” track sparkles as always. :) With accuracy, no doubt!

By: Steve Garland

Steve Garland — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:35:17 +0000

10 favorite Jones cues? Ok, this one’s a bit rarified for my taste, but let me be my own devil’s advocate anyway and mention 3 that didn’t make your cut:

“Escape from Venice” (Last Crusade) — Textbook Williams. Rousing, teasing, playful, bombastic action cue. A frequent go-to track.

“Bug Tunnel/Death Trap” (Temple of Doom) — For my money, this film’s best sequence. Spielberg and Williams overgild the lily — ROCK!

“The Temple of Doom” (Temple of Doom) — How do you top a battalion of bugs? Rip a guy’s heart out, immolate his living carcass, and underscore it with craven, relentless, exotic chanting! Yay! Spielberg’s last known moment with both of his testicles, shortly before the PC police lobbied the MPAA to protect their precious angels from the bad man with nasty thoughts. Fortunately, Williams was on board all the way.

By: Jim Lochner

Jim Lochner — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:57:03 +0000

It’s nice to have the approval for “Anything Goes.” LOL And I agree that Desert Chase is a great set piece. These lists are all so subjective. And almost any track or score can switch places on any give day, except any list that has THE OMEN, which will always be #1 in my book. :)

By: That Neil Guy

That Neil Guy — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:25:38 +0000

Nice list! I applaud your bravery in including Anything Goes and will add my own admission that I find it to be one of the most frequently played tracks from any of the Indy movies in my collection.

I won’t go into my own list, but I would have ranked Desert Chase higher, maybe numero uno. It’s an amazing cue and, not coincidentally, a brilliant set piece in the movie.

Okay, a couple more thoughts. I grew into loving Indy’s First Adventure after dismissing that whole score for a few years.
And Slave Children’s Crusade cries out to be played loud, it’s another strong possibility for the number one slot if I were to make a list…