| Title | Drop Zone | |
| Rating | 9/10 |
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| Composer | Hans Zimmer | |
| Add. Credits | Track 5 by Nick Glennie-Smith | |
| Label, Year | Varèse Sarabande, 1994 | |
Review
A highly unconventional and creative score that serves its purpose 200%. The music is mostly played on synthesizers (by Hans Zimmer himself) and on an electric guitar (by Pete Haycock). It is simply the most energetic and action-packed music I have ever heard. A true masterpiece. An explosive mixture, which in parts resembles Zimmer's score to the European version of “K2”. Contains quiet, exquisite moments as well as fast-paced, thrilling cues. Occasionally disharmonic, but enjoyable if you give it a second listen. The final two tracks can only be called ingenious. The very, very best passage can be found in “Too Many Notes, Not Enough Rests” and runs from 2:01 to 2:31. This soundtrack even deserves praise for its self-ironic track names.
Just one recommendation: listen to this score at a very high volume, otherwise it might not push you in your seat deep enough. And yes, already think of a plausible explanation for the police that your neighbors will inevitably call... And if possible, get the inofficial expanded release.
Track Rating
| Title | Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drop Zone | 1:45 |  |
| 2 | Hyphopera (song) | 1:41 | - |
| 3 | Hi Jack | 4:35 | |
| 4 | Terry's Dropped Out | 1:01 | |
| 5 | Flashback & Fries | 4:21 | |
| 6 | Miami Jump | 5:14 | |
| 7 | Too Many Notes, Not Enough Rests | 10:39 |  |
| 8 | After The Dub | 8:07 | |
| 37:23 |
| Criteria | Weight | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Composition | 50% | 10 |
| Multitude of themes | 10% | 9 |
| Continuity | 10% | 9 |
| Instrumentation | 10% | 9 |
| Sound quality | 10% | 7 |
| Score length | 10% | 5 |
| Final Score | 100% | 9/10 |