Composer

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Bill Conti

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1976

Average_duration

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31:15

Rocky is a soundtrack composed by Bill Conti for the 1976 film of the same name. The film was directed by John G. Avildsen and starred Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa, a struggling boxer from Philadelphia who gets a shot at the heavyweight championship. The soundtrack was released on November 12, 1976, by United Artists Records. The soundtrack features a total of ten tracks, with the main theme "Gonna Fly Now" being the most recognizable. The track was composed by Conti and features a brass-heavy arrangement that builds to a triumphant climax. The track has become synonymous with the Rocky franchise and is often played at sporting events and other occasions where a sense of triumph is desired. The other tracks on the soundtrack are also notable for their use of brass and percussion, which give the music a sense of energy and urgency. The tracks "Philadelphia Morning" and "Reflections" are more subdued, featuring piano and strings, respectively. These tracks provide a contrast to the more bombastic pieces and help to give the soundtrack a sense of depth and emotional range. The soundtrack was well-received upon its release and has since become a classic of film music. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Gonna Fly Now" and was nominated for Best Original Score. The soundtrack has also been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Overall, the Rocky soundtrack is characterized by its use of brass and percussion, which give the music a sense of energy and urgency. The main theme "Gonna Fly Now" is the most recognizable track and has become synonymous with the Rocky franchise. The soundtrack has become a classic of film music and is widely regarded as one of the best sports movie soundtracks of all time.

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