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Hans Zimmer performed INCREDIBLE work with this soundtrack. However, this mess is NOT that amazing soundtrack you remember from the film. Oh, I see you were expecting that incredible tune that played during the incredible "Docking" climax? Nope, that's not here. You figure you can just get it on the Digital Deluxe version? Nope, it's not there either! So, with unconfirmed tracks (as of this review) for the Illuminated Star Projection Edition (Costs $40)... it may or may not be on there as well. Too bad a money-grubbing company can't just release a solid product at a solid price. Too much to ask in the days of the Great Recession I suppose. Please note: seriously the work of Hans Zimmer is WONDERFUL, and the tracks included on any of the discs are great. It's just so dishonest to market something as a soundtrack when it clearly is only some of the product. ============================================== (Huge Thanks to Hans Zimmer for arranging such wonderful work and to Chris Craker for making it even possible to buy the album(s) at all!) ============================================== Update: Thank you to the person who commented for confirming this. I talked with several folks, including some associated with production of the album. The short version is that the album creation took many hands, some were passionate individuals, others were corporate offices with investors to make happy. That said, my rating for this product reflects the mixed nature of it's release. Undoubtedly the work is high quality. But, the release feels a bit like a scam. It's just my opinion, but my generation is interested in making our dollar stretch as far as possible, so when we feel like we have to "double buy" to get what we thought we were buying, we tend to be seriously upset about that. If you MUST get the soundtrack, just be aware that this only contains 16 tracks, the Digital Deluxe has 23 tracks, and the Illuminated Star Projection Edition has 28 (5 tracks have yet to be revealed as of this review). If you're as enthusiastic as I am about the music, you might begrudgingly drop the $40 for the high-end release. I leave you, the discerning buyer to make up your own mind, and I hope you're happy with whatever purchase you decide to make. ==================================== "No Time for Caution" (aka the music from the docking scene) is now included in the Deluxe Digital. It can also be had as an individual mp3, here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q806GCC/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk22 ------------------------------------ Alternatively, for those who would like the hear the fanmade edit that has come very very close to the song you heard in the film, check out the youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9vx_oj0SWA ==================================== Update (July 5th, 2015): I did end up buying the Illuminated Star Projection Edition (ISPE). If you're looking for the most complete version of the soundtrack, I highly recommend this version. However the ISPE costs $40 + shipping and as of this update can not be sold outside the United States. People outside the U.S. will have to buy it from sellers on ebay for increased cost. The ISPE does include a hidden track at the end of the 2nd disc that is indeed the music from the docking scene. The ISPE's first disc is the product you see listed here for sale, the second disc has a whole suite of music featuring elements that were used in the film. Overall, if you're truly interested in the whole soundtrack, the ISPE is the way to go. This 16 track disc here on Amazon feels like a "shareware" or demo of something larger. I don't know how much longer or how many ISPE they will sell but here is the link: http://www.myplaydirect.com/interstellar-soundtrack/interstellar-soundtrack-illuminated-star-projection-edition/details/33155828