This score always gave me chills as a kid, and even now it's still one of the better movies scores I've heard in general.
@Johnlindsey289
7 жыл бұрын
One of my fave scores and movies ever
@Pheonix19765
2 жыл бұрын
Extremely underrated soundtrack
@Pheonix19765
2 жыл бұрын
@@Johnlindsey289 same
@jameswilson9587
9 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favourite movies, along with The Labrynth. Jim Henson & son do wonders with puppets, large & small.
@Grayson_Phoenix
6 жыл бұрын
R.i.P. Master Muppeteer Jim Henson... :'(
@vintage_life
4 жыл бұрын
Another world. Another time. In the age of wonder. A thousand years ago this land was green and good. Until the crystal cracked. A single piece was lost. A shard of the crystal. Then strife began. And two new races appeared. The cruel Skeksis. The gentle mystics. Here in the castle of the crystal, the Skeksis took control. Now the Skeksis gather in the sacred chamber where the crystal hangs above a shaft of air and fire. The Skeksis with their hard and twisted bodies, their harsh and twisted wills. For a thousand years they have ruled. Yet now there are only ten. A dying race ruled by a dying emperor imprisoned within themselves in a dying land. Today once more they gather at the crystal as the first sun climbs to its peak. For this is the way of the Skeksis. As they ravaged the land, so to they learned to draw new life from the sun. Today once more they will replenish themselves. Cheat death again. Through the power of their source, their treasure, their fate, the dark crystal.
@nickp2271
3 жыл бұрын
“Another world, another time. In the age of wonder. A thousand years ago, this land was green, until the crystal cracked. A single piece was lost, a shard of the crystal. Then strife began, and two new races appeared. The cruel Skeksis, the gentle Mystics. Here in the Castle of the Crystal, the Skeksis took control. Now the Skeksis gather in the sacred chamber. Where the crystal hangs above a shaft of air and fire. The Skeksis with their hard, twisted bodies, their harsh, twisted wills. For a thousand years they have ruled. Yet now there are only ten. A dying race, ruled by a dying emperor. Imprisoned within themselves in a dying land. Once more they gather at the crystal. As the first sun climbs to its peak. As the Skeksis ravage the land, they draw new life from the sun. Once more they will replenish themselves through the power of their source, their treasure, their fate... The Dark Crystal. But today, the sun ceremony gives no comfort. An emperor lies dying. Today, a new emperor must seize the throne. A thousand years ago, the crystal cracked. Here, far from the castle, The race of Mystics came to live in a dream of peace. Their ways were the gentle ways of natural wizards. Yet now there are only ten. A dying race. Numbly rehearsing the ancient ways in a blur of forgetfulness. But today, the ritual gives no comfort. Today, the wisest of the Mystics lies dying. Today, they summon the one who must save them.”
@gtrrs71
12 жыл бұрын
Saw it in the theater. Found it on cassette tape in 1982 in a Safeway store. I asked my Mom to buy it for me. I played it and played it and almost wore it out. It was more Valuable to me that I can tell you. The heart of this great film in a plastic magnetic case.
@Disneyfan82
5 жыл бұрын
This movie, Legend, Neverending Story, Return to Oz, and Labyrinth were my childhood films of the 80s, a time where studios were not afraid of taking risks when it came to making these fantasy films, no matter what those whiny, self absorbed critics said in their bias reviews. These films were meant to be made and become cult classics today. "Too scary for children" my ass. Children can't always be hidden from the world forever and are going to be scared of something in their lives, like it or not.
@Johnlindsey289
4 жыл бұрын
What about the prequel show?
@ReneeOfTheFae
Жыл бұрын
The thing is, not all kids were afraid of the scariest puppets. I understood they weren't real as a kid. My suspension of disbelief worked enoughto allow me to enjoy the artistry of collaborations between Henson and the Frouds, but their creations never scared me. I never understood the kids (now adults) that were/are afraid of them.
@nataliebelton9925
11 жыл бұрын
There was one planned, but it was canceled or is at least stuck in development hell. So our childhood memories are spared! Frank Oz, when asked about the sequel himself, simply responded, "Why?"
@benlhyenethehyena9947
4 жыл бұрын
What do you think of the prequel series ?
@MegaFafnir
12 жыл бұрын
"Another world, another time, in the Age of Wonder..."
@fite-4-ever876
7 жыл бұрын
legit made me tear up a little, I feel like a kid again
@NateSean
5 жыл бұрын
You too, huh?
@AlexDraco
14 жыл бұрын
Dark Crystal is THE movie that made me love puppets and animation in general...
@moonchild1313us
7 жыл бұрын
NEW NETFLIX SERIES FOR DARK CRYSTAL!!!
@fireignitus9767
5 жыл бұрын
YESSS BUT STILL NO TRAILER!!!
@lagrie
5 жыл бұрын
@@fireignitus9767 Trailer released :D
@GeoJo1137
5 жыл бұрын
@@lagrie And the series was WONDERFUL
@tashaaitson8732
6 жыл бұрын
the dark crystal is my favorite movie
@MrKillswitch88
13 жыл бұрын
Amazing movie, took around 5 years to make it before it was released. No cheap cgi effects, great script, and fantastic music. Few movies ever match the quality of this.
@lancecurry7538
3 жыл бұрын
Another world, another time, in the Age of Wonder. A thousand years ago, this land was green and good... until the Crystal cracked. For a single piece was lost; a shard of the Crystal. Then strife began, and two new races appeared: the cruel Skeksis, the gentle Mystics. Here in the Castle of the Crystal, the Skeksis took control. Now the Skeksis gather in the sacred chamber, where the Crystal hangs above a shaft of air and fire. The Skeksis with their hard and twisted bodies, their harsh and twisted wills... for a thousand years they have ruled, yet now... there are only ten. A dying race, ruled by a dying Emperor, imprisoned within themselves in a dying land. Today, once more, they gather at the Crystal as the first Sun climbs to its peak. For this is the way of the Skeksis. As they ravaged the land, so too they learned to draw new life from the sun. Today, once more, they will replenish themselves, cheat death again, through the power of their source, their treasure, their fate... *_...the Dark Crystal._* But today, the Ceremony of the Sun gives no comfort. Today, an Emperor lies dying. Today, a new Emperor must seize the throne.
@tarahorwitz8663
5 жыл бұрын
That sounds like Tangerine Dream as the music composure of LEGEND, The Omen, The Secret of N.I.M.H. and The Never-Ending Story.
@DarktoothH
13 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up if Fizgig jumping out of a log and YELLING at the camera scared you as a kid and startles you still to this DAY!!!
@marleecorrell1486
Жыл бұрын
That jump scare scared me more than the Skeksis did.
@DarktoothH
Жыл бұрын
@@marleecorrell1486 Holy shit I'm still alive 11 years later.
@candydemure
8 жыл бұрын
I did see this movie as a kid and though I think it's rather too dark and scary for children, it's a great piece of cinema, beautiful artistry, and inventive puppetry.
@Johnlindsey289
8 жыл бұрын
What do you think of Henson's other fantasy Labyrinth?
@candydemure
8 жыл бұрын
That's also another remarkably original film, but in the attempt to make it lighter than the Dark Crystal it's not as good--to me, anyway. (But then, I was brought up on a lot of dark fantasy and maybe that did something weird to me. LOL)
@Johnlindsey289
8 жыл бұрын
Kate Isted Yeh not as good as TDC but do you think it's still a solid film?
@UnseelieFaelass
7 жыл бұрын
Kate Isted As Jim Henson once said, it's unhealthy for children to never be afraid.
@darling_danke_schoen
7 жыл бұрын
Balderdash! I saw this film as a kid and although there were scary parts I have nothing but fond memories of it. This movie was amazing and shaped my view of the world for sure! Other stuff frightened me but not this
@Macnavor
11 жыл бұрын
There are movies where you don't need to make sequels!
@Johnlindsey289
8 жыл бұрын
What about a Netflix prequel?
@benlhyenethehyena9947
4 жыл бұрын
The new prequel is excellent
@mesquitegirl2013
6 жыл бұрын
Just imagine what he would be doing with today's technology if he were still alive , he was ahead of his time for sure
@mytuber81
11 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing this in the 80's as a kid, kinda scary movie back then.
14 жыл бұрын
When I was younger my dad (who worked for BT back then) had to go and install something at the office Jim Henson Productions was in at the time, and he took me along with him. I remember walking in and seeing, in Brian Henson's office, a life-size Skeksis! Damn thing freaked the hell outta me! But while my dad worked, I got a free tour of the place...I wish i'd had a camera with me...
@lipomli
12 жыл бұрын
MASTERPIECE!
@sweetheart815
11 жыл бұрын
In another world.....
@fluxcapacitor007
11 жыл бұрын
I agree that there's no need for a remake of the film, but I'd love it if more films were made set in the same world as long as the right people make it.
@Johnlindsey289
7 жыл бұрын
What about Labyrinth remake?
@lagrie
11 жыл бұрын
nope called gelflings. no humans at all in the dark crystal.
@coralroper6876
9 жыл бұрын
Anyone else think the Skeksis look kind of like vultures in this movie?
@jonplaud
7 жыл бұрын
Birdlike and reptilian.
@ravenlover7924
5 жыл бұрын
They do look like vultures.
@ghostrapz
6 жыл бұрын
Chamberlin hmmmmmm hmmmmm is the best thing ever
@goji3755
13 жыл бұрын
It's amazing how the Skeksis get more and more frightening as you get older. As a kid, the idea of one of those scary lizard-birds jumping up from the other side of my bed seemed like a very real possibility, like reality was only seperated from the nightmare by a 10th of an inch of glass. Even though I'm older now and the idea rarely occurs to me these days, even though I know it would never happen, they've somehow gotten scarier over the years. Just listen to the Chamberlain's whimper!
@historyfreakfroman
11 жыл бұрын
I just got the 25th anniversary edition for Christmas I love this movie!
@goldslum
13 жыл бұрын
trevor jones is so awesome. this music really hits home.
@ilfamb
12 жыл бұрын
CLASSIC!!! Soundtrack and Movie...:) man i miss being a kid...
@stinkyblood12345
7 жыл бұрын
anyone here because dark crystal age of resistance coming to netflix?
@tinyx1084
7 жыл бұрын
Revarus Maldar me lmao
@loveearth_nature3967
3 жыл бұрын
Masterpiece movie 🙂🙂
@goji3755
13 жыл бұрын
There's a sequel to this movie set to come out later this year (probably sometime in the winter). The good news is, they're trying to get everyone who worked on the first movie to come back, including puppet designers, writers and so forth. So it has promise.
@Sawrattan
5 жыл бұрын
Can you imagine a Dark Crystal / Labyrinth crossover... royal delegation from the Goblin Kingdom visiting the Skeksis, bringing gifts including the Nippers.
@Gay_Priest
13 жыл бұрын
Combine the Chamberlains whimpering, with Prozac, and 15 years after watchign this movie I still have a subconcious tick where I make that noise without trying.
@godofmajora
14 жыл бұрын
There are some ways to describe this movie, and there are some that arent, But the one word that will say it all is. EPIC
@xplaybwoix
13 жыл бұрын
@80619Chris Funnily enough I only noticed this recently..She actually dresses like Aughra.I noticed it when i was looking at the Movie poster. She has big long grey hair in the same shape as the poster and used to wear a long dress exactly like the one in the poster and film...She is lovley and the voice she created is a world awa from her real one
@RedScatta
7 жыл бұрын
Gänsehaut af !!
@JayDee284
12 жыл бұрын
I agree Trevor Jones's best work was the Dark Crystal score
@TheMurlocKeeper
12 жыл бұрын
think we're talking about movies, not musicals or cartoons. As movies go, it is indeed one of the very few (if not only) that is completely devoid of humans. I think it's amazing! Anyone that doesn't think so obviously does not understand the skill and art that went into creating a WHOLE WORLD for a handful of characters to tell their story in, just so it would look "complete".
@xplaybwoix
13 жыл бұрын
@ Well the voice of Aughra will sadly be different..I worked for a year in a retirement home where the great lady who did the very voice of Aughra is...She won't do the sequel
@xplaybwoix
4 жыл бұрын
But what a great effort. Really captured the original voice and if anyone asked me about a really good prequel to a film , I'd say the age of resistance 100%
@EricSchwin22
13 жыл бұрын
::ElvenRaptor,Spyrothedragon:: Quit fighting you guys...GEEZ it's a constant battle that's going nowhere! You know what? I liked Lord of the Rings and it's not a bad movie in my opinion, but Dark Crystal is the sweet icing on the cake...enough said. :)
@spyrothedragon590
13 жыл бұрын
Best film ever. enough said.
@SenorAspie
13 жыл бұрын
@goji3755 There is a slight problem though: Jim Henson is dead so you need a creative genius to take his place and those are huge shoes to fill up.
@draped_in_black
13 жыл бұрын
What a movie!
@Lulubellwilley
12 жыл бұрын
I think they mean live action movie. This is the first, and probably only live action film without any human appearing in any frame.
@AlexDraco
14 жыл бұрын
@Johnlindsey289 Agreed... And Pan's Labyrinth... Ahhhh, another timeless classic ! :)
@ElvenRaptor
13 жыл бұрын
@spyrothedragon590 That does even begin to make sense.
@thehollowseance
12 жыл бұрын
I really do hope there isn't a remake of this film
@rhodrage
11 жыл бұрын
I was on about Team America
@SledgeNE
8 жыл бұрын
I am looking for the Trailer to this movie, without narration, where the music is playing.
@spyrothedragon590
13 жыл бұрын
@JadeWeapon so true man ;)
@EricSchwin22
13 жыл бұрын
@ElvenRaptor @Spyrothedragon Quit fighting you guys...GEEZ it's a constant battle that's going nowhere! You know what? I liked Lord of the Rings and it's not a bad movie in my opinion, but Dark Crystal is the sweet icing on the cake...enough said. :)
@sammywestenberger9303
Жыл бұрын
Trevor Jones Isolated Score Main Title
@tripdefect87
13 жыл бұрын
The Garthim freaked me out so badly as a kid, the Skeksis not so much
@CosplayCore
12 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to think of one, now. O_O Ummm... Oh, yeah! Try "CATS The Musical". They're all cats. No human characters involved. OR... You could try any one of Beatrix Potter's Tales if you can count filmed ballets as movies.
@AlexDraco
14 жыл бұрын
@Johnlindsey289 Well, i think Labyrinth itself is an awesome movie, very inventive and original, but it is also clearly more comedic and light-hearted than The Dark Crystal, and it isn't as developped on the aesthetical plane. Arguably it is aimed at a younger audience.
@kiragabrielle
13 жыл бұрын
@ElvenRaptor THERES A DVD FOR THIS MOVIE?! OMFG WHEN DID U GET IT
@AlexDraco
13 жыл бұрын
@Johnlindsey289 Actually, i believe TDC might even be considered superior to those modern Heroic Fantasy movies. Perhaps because it managed to do just as good with only puppets, and in an era where CGI were still non-existent :)
@kiragabrielle
13 жыл бұрын
@ElvenRaptor Okay thank you!
@felixmarques1812
11 жыл бұрын
Well, there's “Team America”. :D But this film not only doesn't show any humans, it also doesn't have any human characters.
@allenlj5165
12 жыл бұрын
that actually had a puppet human.
@SharksRule86
12 жыл бұрын
@Arikiel HA! True.
@AlexDraco
14 жыл бұрын
@booyahz Shapeshifter? Not at all... It's only a pseudo i've been using for years now. I'm not into all that Otherkin stuff and company... But Dark Crystal still is an awesome movie.
@rhodrage
11 жыл бұрын
In Team America they are
@ElvenRaptor
13 жыл бұрын
@AnimeArtist2000 A few years back. It was at the local Wal-Mart. If not available to buy off the shelf, it should be available online somewhere.
@ElvenRaptor
13 жыл бұрын
@spyrothedragon590 I never Dark Crystal was crap. I just said it doesn't hold a candle to The Lord of the Rings. For crying out loud, I own Crystal on VHS and DVD. Exactly as planned a reference I jokingly put in.
@historyfreakfroman
11 жыл бұрын
I think they meant live action movie without humans in it
@Euclidiuss
3 жыл бұрын
3:00
@ElvenRaptor
13 жыл бұрын
@spyrothedragon590 ;D
@chibidrawing
12 жыл бұрын
gelfling sorta human....
@Johnlindsey289
8 жыл бұрын
They look more rodent than human
@spyrothedragon590
13 жыл бұрын
@Johnlindsey289 Yeah, but Lord of the Rings, Avatar etc are cheap rip offs that try and copy this excellent masterpiece. Best soundtrack, memorable characters, great landscapes and so many great scenes, there is nothing wrong with this film.
@ElvenRaptor
13 жыл бұрын
@spyrothedragon590 But then who was phone!?
@ElvenRaptor
13 жыл бұрын
@spyrothedragon590 Last word!
@ElvenRaptor
13 жыл бұрын
@spyrothedragon590 Last word! :P
@ElvenRaptor
13 жыл бұрын
@spyrothedragon590 No, you. The Lord of the Rings rocks, and that it was the highest selling work of fiction in the 20th century and that the films made more then 3 billion in profits more than suffices to nullify everything you just said.
@BRILLOPADral
6 жыл бұрын
who made the music guys?
@fireignitus9767
5 жыл бұрын
Trevor Jones
@darkvctry7482
5 жыл бұрын
Trevor Jones
@spyrothedragon590
13 жыл бұрын
@ElvenRaptor WTF??? Why r u smiling. First u hate me and then u like me what is this??? Just leave it alone.
@spyrothedragon590
13 жыл бұрын
@Johnlindsey289 Thanxs for the info but I really don't care cause since the first Harry Potter it has sucked since, Peter Jackson should have stuck to his cult films instead of doing Lord of the Rings and Avatar is a big rip off that tries to be like the Dark Crystal. None of those films can acheive greatness like Dark Crystal can and in my books Harry Potter, etc are a fail. The Dark Crystal was thought out well. It took them 5 years to do it which was excellent creative/thinking time, Sorry.
@ElvenRaptor
13 жыл бұрын
@spyrothedragon590 Exactly as planned.
@spyrothedragon590
13 жыл бұрын
@ElvenRaptor ur a last word
@TylerCharlesFisher
11 жыл бұрын
What about the Lion King?
@spyrothedragon590
13 жыл бұрын
@ElvenRaptor I could say the same with your replies.
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