Listen To Pixar's LIGHTYEAR "Mission Perpetual" Score From Composer Michael Giacchino
The composer behind the epic scores for Spider-Man: No Way Home and The Batman, Michael Giacchino, has brought his musical talents to Pixar’s upcoming film Lightyear. Well, the main theme that he composed for the film has been released for you to listen to. It’s titled "Mission Perpetual," and as you’d expect, it’s fantastic.
One thing I love to do while I work is listening to movie musical scores. Giacchino is a great talent, and it sounds like he’s done a wonderful job creating a beautiful score for Lightyear. The digital soundtrack is set to be released on June 17th, the same day the film opens in U.S. theaters.
Giacchino said in a statement: “One of my favorite sequences is called Mission Perpetual. It’s early on in the film when Buzz is trying to accomplish a mission and keeps failing. It was an exciting challenge for me because there were so many things the music needed to convey: Buzz’s frustration with himself and the sadness of being alone in his pursuit, but also his undying ambition and drive to achieve his goal. I went through a similar ‘mission’ myself to get this cue right, but once I did, it was incredibly rewarding.”
The original score for Lightyear was recorded over 15 days with an 89-piece orchestra and a 39-member choir. The soundtrack features 31 tracks and will also be available in Dolby Atmos Music, a new technology placing the listener inside the song in a spatial way, revealing every detail of the music with unparalleled clarity and depth.
Lightyear is “The definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the toy.” The story follows the “legendary Space Ranger after he’s marooned on a hostile planet 4.2 million light-years from Earth alongside his commander and their crew. As Buzz tries to find a way back home through space and time, he’s joined by a group of ambitious recruits and his charming robot companion cat, Sox. Complicating matters and threatening the mission is the arrival of Zurg, an imposing presence with an army of ruthless robots and a mysterious agenda.”
Chris Evans plays Buzz Lightyear, and he’s joined by Keke Palmer, Dale Soules, and Taika Waititi as a group of ambitious recruits. Peter Sohn voices Buzz’s robot companion, Sox. Other cast members include Uzo Aduba, James Brolin, Mary McDonald-Lewis, Efren Ramirez, and Isiah Whitlock Jr..
The movie was directed by veteran Pixar animator Angus MacLane (Finding Dory). Enjoy the score!