''The Lone Ranger (Original Motion Picture Score)'' is the

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for the

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film, ''

The Lone Ranger The Lone Ranger is a fictional masked former Texas Ranger who fought outlaws in the American Old West with his Native American friend Tonto. The character has been called an enduring icon of American culture. He first appeared in 1933 in ...

'' by

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, released on CD and digital download on July 2, 2013 by

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. The physical release was in association with

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also released a separate

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and concept album titled, ''The Lone Ranger: Wanted (Music Inspired by the Film)'' by various artists on July 2.

''The Lone Ranger (Original Motion Picture Score)''

Originally,

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was hired to compose the score for the film. White however, declined, and was replaced with

''The Lone Ranger: Wanted (Music Inspired by the Film)''

Director

Gore Verbinski Gregor Justin "Gore" Verbinski (born March 16, 1964) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and musician. He is best known for directing '' The Ring'', the ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' films, and '' Rango''. He won the Academy Awar ...

, who also serves as the album's producer, described the compilation and roster as "...the artists we listened to on the way to set each morning and in the evenings with the dust, like bitter chalk, upon our teeth." Tracks by

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and

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were previewed on ''

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'' and ''Billboard'' weeks before their official release.

References

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''The Lone Ranger (Original Motion Picture Score)''

''The Lone Ranger: Wanted (Music Inspired by the Film)''

See also

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