Trevor Jones / Randy Edelman / Joel McNeely

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

The Last Of The Mohicans (Original Motion Picture Score)
New - Vinyl - VSD00057
Sealed 2019 pressing. Born out of post-production scheduling turmoil under director Michael Mann, the album emerged as a unique collaboration between composers Trevor Jones and Randy Edelman. Sonically, it masterfully balances traditional, deep-chested orchestral grandeur with modern electronic synthesizers and period-specific acoustic textures. Jones’ contributions lean heavily into romantic strings, roaring brass, and intense percussion, while Edelman’s cues introduce a contemporary, synth-driven intimacy for quieter dialogue and character arcs. Together, their work captures the vast, sun-drenched, yet war-torn wilderness of the French and Indian War, mirroring themes of heroism, tragedy, and survival.The soundtrack achieved massive commercial success and cultural permanence, eventually selling over two million copies in the US alone. It is anchored by its hypnotic, globally recognized main theme "Promentory"—a brilliant orchestration of Scottish singer-songwriter Dougie MacLean’s folk tune "The Gael"—alongside other definitive tracks like "Elk Hunt," "The Kiss," and Clannad's ethereal "I Will Find You." Because of its dual-composer nature, the score was ineligible for Academy Award consideration, but it earned a Golden Globe nomination and won a BAFTA for Best Original Film Music. more