TIMELINE

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.

Features:

Produced by: Brian Tyler

Deluxe Edition Executive Producer for Varese Sarabande Records: Cary Mansfield

Mixed by: Greg Hayes

Deluxe Edition Mastered by Chas Ferry and Melinda Hurley

Track List:

1. Opening

2. Descent

3. Bifocal Discovery

4. Mysterioso

5. Star Charts

6. Entering the Wormhole

7. 1357 France

8. Distraction

9. Marek’s Transition

10. Chase On

11. We Have to Try

12. Open Lane

13. Lord Oliver

14. Professor Found

15. Bail Out

16. Rooftop Escape

17. Battle Axe

18. False Marker

19. Lady Claire/De Kere Attacks (Suite)

20. Interruptus

21. River Crossing

22. A Lady's Kiss/Fire Arrangements (Suite)

23. Castleguard Burns/Red Attack (Suite)

24. Battalion

25. Battlefield Revealed

26. It Was Me

27. Galvanize the Troops

28. Night Arrows

29. Troops in the Fog

30. Fix It David

31. History Will Change

32. Storming the Castle

33. The Battle of La Roque

34. The Return Home

35. Eternal

36. Main Titles

37. End Credits