Treasure of the Templars is a feature-length Indiana Jones fan film
that has been 4 years in the making (and counting). A true labor of
love, the film was made on a shoestring budget by an unlikely
convergence of pros and non-pros.
The film was shot in three countries,
and boasts impressive production values. The film features an
orchestral score by composer George Shaw, who attributes his love of
film music to an early discovery of John Williams' music, which began
at his very first visit to a movie theater as a youngster, the movie
playing on that screen was Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
George is thrilled to be composing in the style of an old fashioned
Indiana Jones adventure, and is currently composing the score as visual
effects shots are completed. Plans are to release a soundtrack album
upon completion of the film, with one label already interested in doing
a release.
In keeping with the tradition established by John Williams, he is
writing a number of themes for various characters and situations. Here
is a listing of the themes written so far, which are introduced in the
first quarter of the film.
View the Treasure of the Templars 12 minute opening teaser:
Theme Glossary
Desert Trek Theme – A
variation on the search theme used in the film's opening as Indy
stumbles through the desert.
Golden Idol Theme
–
Conveys a sense of majesty, mystery and awe when this artifact catches
Indy’s eye.
Adventure Theme – A rousing, heroic theme for when Indy springs
into action.
Love Theme – Inspired by
“Marion’s theme” from Raiders of the Lost Ark, it’s a classic sweeping
cinematic love theme. Click
here
to hear a piano rendition of the full love theme.
Search Theme – Mysterious theme used while Indy and gang are
searching for clues.
Chasing the Key Theme – Whimsical theme inspired by “The Basket
Game” from Raiders of the Lost Ark.
This film is being made entirely
by the passion of the crew. To help support the recording of the score,
George is accepting donations to help offset the cost of recording
expenses.
100% of donations will go towards hiring
live musicians. Here's an example of what a difference the live
musicians make compared to the synthesizers: synth/live comparison
And in addition to supporting struggling musicians, you
can get your hands on some exclusive albums: Option 1: Donate $20-49
Receive a Limited-Edition promo CD of
George's
recent score to the film Sailfish, a sports drama which opened
theatrically in China. It
features over an hour of a romantic themes and rousing competition
music.
Option 2: Donate $50-99
Receive the Sailfish promo CD and a
compilation CD of George's own favorite pieces from various film
scores that he's written.
Option 3: Donate $100 & Up
Receive a Sailfish promo CD, a
compilation
CD of George's work, and an autographed CD of the final Treasure of the
Templars score along with a thank you and your name printed in the CD
liner notes.
Submit your donation via Paypal by clicking the link below. Or
contact george@georgeshawmusic.com
if you would like to mail a check.
