Are you prepared to travel to infinity and beyond? Michael Giacchino (The Batman, Jurassic World: Dominion) can help get you there with the first track from Disney and Pixar‘s Lightyear. “Mission Perpetual” is an orchestral piece that soars through your speakers with beautiful string arrangements and thundering percussion. Lightyear introduces Buzz (Chris Evans), a high-ranking member of Star Command, who becomes lost in time while trying to undo a mission gone wrong. Presented as the film that made Andy fall in love with the courageous Space Ranger from the planet Morph, Lightyear pays homage to some of the most influential films in the science fiction genre. At the same time, it establishes a unique look and vibe for the animation studio’s time-honored library of groundbreaking cinema.
While talking about the track, Giacchino said, “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.”
You can hear “Mission Perpetual” for yourself below:
Giacchino recorded the soundtrack for Lightyear with an 89-piece orchestra and 39-member choir over five days. The Lightyear soundtrack will be available on June 17 to coincide with the film’s theatrical launch. The album consists of 31 tracks and will also be available through Dolby Atmos Music.
If film scores are your jam, you will want to check out Giacchino’s Lightyear soundtrack. I’ve had the pleasure of watching the first 45 minutes of the film, and the songs are spectacular. Enjoy!