ReleasedJuly 22, 2003Length43: 50,chronology(2002)Pirates of the Caribbean:The Curse of the Black Pearl(2003)(2005)Pirates of the Caribbean chronologyThe Curse of the Black Pearl(2003)(2006)Professional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingPirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is the official from the. The album was released on July 22, 2003, by, and contains selections of music from the. The music of the film and this album are credited to composer and producer. Contents.Track listing #TitleLengthKey Scenes/Notes1Fog Bound2:16The track begins with a light cello jig before descending into a plodding, suspenseful theme (00:28) that incorporates woodwinds later used to denote the Black Pearl and its cursed crew. The theme reaches a suspenseful climax (approx 01:30) before leading into the film's love theme that continues until the end of the track, segueing directly into 'The Medallion Calls'.2The Medallion Calls1:53The track begins as a segue from 'Fog Bound', continuing the film's love theme. This gives way to Jack Sparrow's introductory theme (00:16), which is repeated throughout the film series as the character's leitmotif.
It dips into a mournful tune (00:57) before rising heroically (01:06) and ending the track with a waltzing melody.3The Black Pearl2:16The cue starts with a sinister tune and then transfers into an exciting score with notable horns playing.Despite its title, the cue underscores Jack Sparrow's escape from James Norrington's marines in Port Royal. The main theme appears elsewhere in the score, notably during 'Will and Elizabeth'.4Will & Elizabeth2:08The track segues in from 'The Black Pearl' with a dramatic note, before rising into the film's main 'swashbuckling' theme (00:05).