The genesis of Coppola's 'Dracula' film lay with actress Winona Ryder, who wished to make amends with director Francis Ford Coppola after her late withdrawal from 'The Godfather Part III'. She brought him a script written by James V. Hart, which provided an adaptation of the famous 1897 novel 'Dracula' by Irish author Bram Stoker.
Coppola decided that he wanted a composer with classical eastern European sensibilities. After listening to a few pieces from fellow Pole Wojciech Kilar, Coppola was convinced that he had found his man. He called him and offered the assignment, which Kilar gladly accepted as he was very impressed with Coppola's cinematic success. For his soundscape, Kilar chose to utilize traditional leitmotifs. Besides, it features “Love Song For A Vampire” by Annie Lennox (Eurythmics).
Tracklisting
Side A:
1. DRACULA - THE BEGINNING
2. VAMPIRE HUNTERS
3. MINA'S PHOTO
4. LUCY'S PARTY
5. THE BRIDES
6. THE STORM
Side B:
1. LOVE REMEMBERED
2. THE HUNT BUILDS
3. THE HUNTERS PRELUDE
4. THE GREEN MIST
5. MINA/DRACULA
6. THE RING OF FIRE
7. LOVE ETERNAL
8. ASCENSION
9. END CREDITS
10. LOVE SONG FOR A VAMPIRE (PERFORMED BY ANNIE LENNOX)
