UNSEALED

Basil Poledouris was originally signed on as composer, based on his work for Lonesome Dove, but left to compose Flight of the Intruder with regular collaborator John Milius. Barry was brought in to replace him; it was his first score in two years since taking a break due to rupturing his esophagus. The score has what he considered his interpretation of what Indian themes would be like. He prepared by listening to American Indian music, but didn't incorporate it into score, believing it should be seen through the protagonist's eyes. Barry and Costner both envisioned a large and romantic score due to the "feeling of space" in the film.

A historical drama about the relationship between a Civil War soldier and a band of Sioux Indians, Kevin Costner's directorial debut was also a surprisingly popular hit, considering its length, period setting, and often somber tone. The film opens on a particularly dark note, as melancholy Union lieutenant John W. Dunbar attempts to kill himself on a suicide mission, but instead becomes an unintentional hero. His actions lead to his reassignment to a remote post in remote South Dakota, where he encounters the Sioux. Attracted by the natural simplicity of their lifestyle, he chooses to leave his former life behind to join them, taking on the name Dances with Wolves. Soon, "Dances with Wolves" has become a welcome member of the tribe and fallen in love with a white woman who has been raised amongst the tribe. His peaceful existence is threatened, however, when Union soldiers arrive with designs on the Sioux land. Some detractors have criticized the film's depiction of the tribes as simplistic; such objections did not dissuade audiences or the Hollywood establishment, however, which awarded the film seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. 1990

01 Main Title / Looks Like A Suicide (Expanded) 7:34
02 Ride To Fort Hayes 2:02
03 Journey To Fort Sedgewick / John Dunbar Theme / Arrival At Fort Sedgewick (Expanded) 4:55
04 The John Dunbar Theme 2:18
05 The Death Of Timmons 2:25
06 Two Socks / The Wolf Theme 1:31
07 Stands With A Fist Remembers 2:11
08 The Buffalo Robe 2:12
09 Journey To The Buffalo Killing Ground 3:39
10 Spotting The Herd 1:49
11 The Buffalo Hunt (Film Version) 4:33
12 Fire Dance 1:40
13 Two Socks At Play 1:59
14 Falling In Love 3:04
15 Love Theme 3:46
16 The John Dunbar Theme 2:06
17 Pawnees / Pawnee Attack / Stone Calf Dies / Toughest Dies 6:15
18 Victory 1:03
19 The Death Of Cisco 2:14
20 Rescue Of Dances With Wolves 2:09
21 The Loss Of The Journal / The Return To Winter Camp 2:09
22 Farewell / End Title 8:46
23 The Buffalo Hunt (Album Version) 2:44
24 The John Dunbar Theme (Film Version) 2:22