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Varèse Sarabande presents the Deluxe Edition of Brian Tyler's score to Timeline (2003). Directed by Richard Donner (The Omen, Superman: The Movie, Lethal Weapon), the film was the last in a hugely successful run of high-concept, big-budget productions based on books by Michael Crichton (Jurassic Park, Congo, Sphere).
Timeline follows a group of present-day archaeologists and students who travel to the 14th century in search of their team leader, who previously visited via a corporation's "wormhole" time machine. When the group becomes trapped in the past, they must survive a brutal conflict between England and France to find a way home. Most of the cast were little known at the time, but Paul Walker, Gerard Butler, David Thewlis and Michael Sheen went on to considerable fame.
Timeline was originally scored by Jerry Goldsmith, but ongoing reedits to the project, and the composer's failing health, forced him to bow out. Brian Tyler was recruited to write the score for the final release version, which he considered "a tribute to one of my favorite composers and a director I had long admired."
Tyler's score is action-packed and pulses with suspenseful rhythms and large symphonic flourishes—capturing the romantic sweep of the characters' adventure, with a tense and modern sheen. The tender and gentle theme for Paul Walker and Anna Friel's characters' love story ("Lady Claire") offers moments of hope and tranquility amidst the drama and suspense.
Varèse Sarabande's 2003 release of Timeline presented 26 tracks and 46 minutes. This Deluxe Edition features 37 tracks and over 79 minutes, chronicled by new liner notes by Jeff Bond.
- Varese Sarabande
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