Jurassic Park III (soundtrack)

The Jurassic Park III soundtrack is the musical score composed by Don Davis for the 2001 film Jurassic Park III, directed by Joe Johnston. It marked Davis's only contribution to the Jurassic Park film series, as John Williams composed the scores for the first two and the subsequent films.

Davis's score features a darker and more suspenseful tone than Williams's previous scores, reflecting the increased danger and desperation of the film's narrative. While drawing upon some of Williams's established themes, particularly the iconic Jurassic Park theme, Davis introduced original motifs and instrumental textures to create a distinct sonic landscape for the third installment.

The soundtrack album was released by Varèse Sarabande alongside the film's release. It includes selections from Davis's score, highlighting the key moments of action, suspense, and discovery within the film. Critical reception to the soundtrack was mixed, with some praising Davis's darker approach and effective use of orchestration, while others felt it lacked the memorable melodic qualities of Williams's scores. Despite the varying opinions, the Jurassic Park III soundtrack remains a significant part of the film's overall experience and contributes to its atmosphere of prehistoric peril.