Into the Jungle: John Williams’ ‘The Lost World: Jurassic Park’

Entirely different from the first film in tone, The Lost World: Jurassic Park prompted John Williams to write one of the most unique scores of his career. Instead of the ample melodic writing we are so used to hearing, Williams wrote a score that relies almost completely on rhythm, employing the biggest percussion section he’s had since the 1972 film Images. While not relying on his old tunes from Jurassic Park, Williams writes a new ascending carnivore motif as well as “The Lost World Theme,” a minor mode melody all harmonized with major chords.