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Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)

This archived comparison documents 3 songs/music entries credited on the referenced Region 2 DVD and identifies 2 absent from the soundtrack editions examined.

Source: Region 2 DVD · References and links last checked

Only music listed in the opening or end credits of this source edition is counted. Later editions may contain amended music credits that are not currently accounted for here.

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3entries referenced in the credit sequences

1documented as included

2absent from examined editions

67%missing, as documented

1 documented as included · 2 absent · Comparison limited to the editions below

The original credit order, grouped rows, empty layout positions and intentional line breaks are retained. On smaller screens, entries reflow within their original groups. Track and album references identify the particular releases documented; inclusion is not asserted across every edition listed.

Soundtrack editions examined

The numbered references below retain the formats and descriptions supplied with this research. Score albums, song compilations and related releases are distinguished as originally documented; they are not assumed to have identical contents.

Album 1

Digital Download (22 Track Score)

Amazon iTunes

Album 2

Audio CD (22 Track Score)

Amazon

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3 entries · Original credit order

Credit transcription

Songs as credited

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2. AIN’T THAT A KICK IN THE HEAD

Written by Sammy Cahn & James Van Heusen
Performed by Dean Martin
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from EMI Film & Television Music

Absent from the soundtrack editions examined

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Additional credit details

Opening Titles: Music by Michael Giacchino; MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE THEME Composed by Lalo Schifrin




End Credits (before Songs): Supervising Music Editor Alex Levy M.P.S.E.; Music Editors Michael Bauer, Tommy Lockett; Music Orchestrated and Conducted by Tim Simonec; Additional Orchestrations by Brad Dechter, Michael Giacchino, Adnrea Datzman; Orchestra Contractor Reggie Wilson; Vocal Contractor Bobbi Page; Music Preparation Booker White; Music Recorded and Mixed by Dan Wallin; Score Coordinator Andrea Datzman; Additional Score Preparation Nicholas Jacobson-Larson; Assistant to Mr. Giacchino Dave Martina; Composing Assistant Griffy Giacchino; Pro Tools Operator Vincent Cirilli; Music Mix Assistant Michael Aarvold; Music Recorded at The Newman Scoring Stage 20th Century Fox Studios; Music Recordist Tom Hardisty; Eastwood Scoring Stage Crew Ryan Robinson; Additional Indian Music Production Charles Scott; Soundtrack Album on VARESE SARABANDE




End Credits (after Songs): © MMXI Paramount Pictures Corporation All Rights Reserved.

These details reflect the archived source edition. They do not establish coverage across every subsequent soundtrack release.

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