[Nicolai P. Zwar]

I like both Alan Parker’s JAWS 3D and Michael Small’s JAWS: THE REVENGE.
JAWS 3D is the more substantial score, quite elaborate, with a beautiful main theme and some very well done “shark/action” writing. I had this ever since the movie came out (original LP) and later on Intrada’s 2CD set. Definitely worth getting.

Michael Small’s score for JAWS: THE REVENGE is, well, “smaller” (sorry about that), it’s a condensed score, that takes Williams’ original shark theme and spins a new composition around it. How much mileage you may get out of it may depend on what you are looking for. It’s excellent music, very well composed and orchestrated, but if you’re looking for a relaxing soothing listen, it’s not that, it’s more “Le Sacre du Shark”, with some very interesting orchestral effects and takes on Williams shark theme.

You can find various versions and samples of the score on YouTube.