Composer

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Hans Zimmer

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1991

Average_duration

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29:56

Backdraft is a 1991 American action thriller film directed by Ron Howard and starring Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, and Robert De Niro. The film was released on May 24, 1991, and was a commercial success, grossing over $152 million worldwide. The film's soundtrack was composed by Hans Zimmer, who is known for his work on films such as The Lion King, Gladiator, and Inception. The Backdraft soundtrack features a total of 12 tracks, with a runtime of approximately 50 minutes. The soundtrack was released on May 28, 1991, by MCA Records. The soundtrack's main theme is a powerful and intense orchestral piece that captures the film's action and drama. The soundtrack's first track, "Fighting 17th," sets the tone for the film with its driving percussion and soaring brass. The track is named after the film's fictional firefighting unit, which is based on the real-life Chicago Fire Department's Engine 17. The second track, "Brothers," is a more somber piece that features a haunting piano melody and mournful strings. The track is a tribute to the film's central theme of brotherhood, as the two main characters, played by Russell and Baldwin, are estranged brothers who must come together to solve a series of arson attacks. The third track, "The Arsonist's Waltz," is a playful and mischievous piece that features a whimsical melody played on a harpsichord. The track is a nod to the film's villain, a pyromaniac who sets fires for the thrill of it. The fourth track, "335," is a tense and suspenseful piece that features a driving rhythm and ominous strings. The track is named after the film's fictional arson code, which refers to a fire that is set with the intent to kill. The fifth track, "The Fire," is a dramatic and intense piece that features a soaring orchestral melody and thunderous percussion. The track accompanies the film's climactic firefighting scene, in which the film's heroes must battle a massive blaze that threatens to consume an entire city block. The sixth track, "Burn It All," is a dark and brooding piece that features a menacing electronic beat and eerie synth textures. The track is a nod to the film's villain, who revels in the destruction caused by his fires. The seventh track, "You Go, We Go," is a triumphant and uplifting piece that features a soaring orchestral melody and driving percussion. The track accompanies the film's final scene, in which the two main characters, played by Russell and Baldwin, reconcile and reaffirm their bond as brothers. The eighth track, "Show Me Your Firetruck," is a playful and upbeat piece that features a jaunty brass melody and lively percussion. The track is a nod to the film's firefighting theme and the camaraderie shared by the film's heroes. The ninth track, "The Fallen," is a mournful and somber piece that features a haunting piano melody and mournful strings. The track is a tribute to the film's fallen heroes, who gave their lives in the line of duty. The tenth track, "The Fireman's Curse," is a dark and brooding piece that features a menacing electronic beat and eerie synth textures. The track is a nod to the film's theme of the dangers faced by firefighters and the toll it takes on their lives. The eleventh track, "Burn It All (Alternate)," is a darker and more intense version of the earlier track, featuring a more menacing electronic beat and eerie synth textures.

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