Composer

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Hans Zimmer

Genre

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Film

Compose Date

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2013

Average_duration

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46:48

'Rush' is a soundtrack composed by the legendary German composer Hans Zimmer. The soundtrack was composed for the 2013 biographical sports drama film of the same name, directed by Ron Howard. The film is based on the true story of the rivalry between Formula One drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda during the 1976 Formula One season. The soundtrack was released on September 10, 2013, by WaterTower Music. It features a total of 20 tracks, with a runtime of 1 hour and 6 minutes. The soundtrack is divided into two parts, with the first part featuring more upbeat and energetic tracks, while the second part is more somber and reflective. The first movement of the soundtrack, titled "1976", sets the tone for the entire album. It features a driving beat and a pulsing bassline, which perfectly captures the excitement and energy of the Formula One races. The second movement, "I Could Show You If You'd Like", is a more reflective piece, featuring a haunting piano melody and a soaring string section. The third movement, "Stopwatch and German Efficiency", is a more upbeat track, featuring a driving beat and a catchy synth riff. The fourth movement, "Into the Red", is a more intense and dramatic piece, featuring a pounding drumbeat and a soaring brass section. The fifth movement, "Budgie", is a more lighthearted track, featuring a playful piano melody and a bouncy bassline. The sixth movement, "Scuderia", is a more intense and dramatic piece, featuring a driving beat and a soaring string section. The seventh movement, "Oysters in the Pits", is a more somber and reflective piece, featuring a haunting piano melody and a mournful string section. The eighth movement, "20%" is a more upbeat and energetic track, featuring a driving beat and a catchy synth riff. The ninth movement, "Watkins Glen", is a more intense and dramatic piece, featuring a pounding drumbeat and a soaring brass section. The tenth movement, "Loose Cannon", is a more lighthearted track, featuring a playful piano melody and a bouncy bassline. The eleventh movement, "The Rocker", is a more intense and dramatic piece, featuring a driving beat and a soaring string section. The twelfth movement, "Car Trouble", is a more somber and reflective piece, featuring a haunting piano melody and a mournful string section. The thirteenth movement, "Going to Monaco", is a more upbeat and energetic track, featuring a driving beat and a catchy synth riff. The fourteenth movement, "The Accident", is a more intense and dramatic piece, featuring a pounding drumbeat and a soaring brass section. The fifteenth movement, "F1", is a more lighthearted track, featuring a playful piano melody and a bouncy bassline. The sixteenth movement, "Fame", is a more somber and reflective piece, featuring a haunting piano melody and a mournful string section. The seventeenth movement, "Lost but Won", is the final track on the album, and it perfectly captures the emotional climax of the film. It features a soaring string section and a haunting piano melody, which perfectly captures the triumph and tragedy of the Formula One races. Overall, the 'Rush' soundtrack is a masterful work of art, which perfectly captures the excitement, drama, and emotion of the Formula One races. Hans Zimmer's incredible talent and skill as a composer are on full display here, and the soundtrack is a must-listen for any fan of film music.

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