The Transformers: The Movie — like you've never heard it before: Vince DiCola's legendary 1986 score, reimagined by the composer himself for solo grand piano.
"Artistic Transformations: Themes & Variations" was born on stage. At BotCon 2000, Vince performed one of the most involved pieces from the score as a solo piano piece — and the audience response was so enthusiastic that the idea for a full album took shape. The result is not a note-for-note transcription, but a true reinvention: new variations, fresh musical viewpoints, even the big battle cues reshaped for a single instrument — 10 tracks, over 51 minutes, including "Unicron's Theme", "Autobot/Decepticon Battle" and "Death of Optimus Prime".
Originally released in 2001 as a strictly limited BotCon convention exclusive, the album became a sought-after collector's item. This 2026 reissue on Special Edition Music — the label's very first release — brings it back on CD, under exclusive license from Vince DiCola.
Vince, from the original liner notes (June 2001): "My goal was not to simply play the score on a piano from top to bottom using the original arrangements as blueprints, but rather to offer an alternate look at how the material could be 'reinvented' on a single instrument yet still hold its musical value and effectiveness. ... I hope you enjoy it."
Choose your edition: Unsigned — or hand-signed by Vince DiCola. Signed copies can include a personal dedication: just use the form on this page.
Composed, produced and arranged by Vince DiCola. Original credits: special thanks to Randy Waldman for the use of his studio and grand piano · Cover photography by Jon Hartman. © 2026 Special Edition Music (SEM-001), under exclusive license from Vince DiCola.
Tracklist:
Unicron's Theme (3:26)
2005 (3:36)
Attack on the Shuttle (2:04)
Gone Fishin' (4:34)
Autobot/Decepticon Battle (5:22)
City Under Siege / Showdown (10:17)
Death of Optimus Prime (5:35)
Contest for Leadership (2:44)
The Suite (11:38)
Dare (Excerpts) (1:50)
Total running time: approx. 51 minutes
CHOOSE YOUR EDITION:
· UNSIGNED — the album in its original 2021 pressing.
· SIGNED BY VINCE DICOLA — hand-signed by Vince on the cover. Want a personal dedication? Add your name or a short message in the form at checkout, and Vince will sign it to you personally.
Quantities are strictly limited to remaining stock — when it's gone, it's gone.
The Transformers: The Movie — like you've never heard it before: Vince DiCola's legendary 1986 score, reimagined by the composer himself for solo grand piano.
"Artistic Transformations: Themes & Variations" was born on stage. At BotCon 2000, Vince performed one of the most involved pieces from the score as a solo piano piece — and the audience response was so enthusiastic that the idea for a full album took shape. The result is not a note-for-note transcription, but a true reinvention: new variations, fresh musical viewpoints, even the big battle cues reshaped for a single instrument — 10 tracks, over 51 minutes, including "Unicron's Theme", "Autobot/Decepticon Battle" and "Death of Optimus Prime".
Originally released in 2001 as a strictly limited BotCon convention exclusive, the album became a sought-after collector's item. This 2026 reissue on Special Edition Music — the label's very first release — brings it back on CD, under exclusive license from Vince DiCola.
Vince, from the original liner notes (June 2001): "My goal was not to simply play the score on a piano from top to bottom using the original arrangements as blueprints, but rather to offer an alternate look at how the material could be 'reinvented' on a single instrument yet still hold its musical value and effectiveness. ... I hope you enjoy it."
Choose your edition: Unsigned — or hand-signed by Vince DiCola. Signed copies can include a personal dedication: just use the form on this page.
Composed, produced and arranged by Vince DiCola. Original credits: special thanks to Randy Waldman for the use of his studio and grand piano · Cover photography by Jon Hartman. © 2026 Special Edition Music (SEM-001), under exclusive license from Vince DiCola.
Tracklist:
Unicron's Theme (3:26)
2005 (3:36)
Attack on the Shuttle (2:04)
Gone Fishin' (4:34)
Autobot/Decepticon Battle (5:22)
City Under Siege / Showdown (10:17)
Death of Optimus Prime (5:35)
Contest for Leadership (2:44)
The Suite (11:38)
Dare (Excerpts) (1:50)
Total running time: approx. 51 minutes
CHOOSE YOUR EDITION:
· UNSIGNED — the album in its original 2021 pressing.
· SIGNED BY VINCE DICOLA — hand-signed by Vince on the cover. Want a personal dedication? Add your name or a short message in the form at checkout, and Vince will sign it to you personally.
Quantities are strictly limited to remaining stock — when it's gone, it's gone.
