The score for Steven Spielberg's 2005 film adaptation of H.G. Wells' seminal sci-fi novel, John Williams' "War of the Worlds" captures the chilling dread and epic scope of humanity's first contact with extraterrestrial invaders.
- The score was recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra.
- The album was released on June 13, 2005, by Decca Soundtracks.
- Williams received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Score for this film.
John Williams is an American composer, conductor, and pianist, widely regarded as one of the greatest film composers of all time. He is best known for his scores for iconic films such as Star Wars, Jaws, and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. This 2005 release found him scoring Steven Spielberg's adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic science fiction novel.
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