Composer

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Jerry Goldsmith

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1985

Rambo: First Blood Part 2 is an American action film directed by George P. Cosmatos and released on May 22, 1985. It is the second installment in the Rambo franchise and stars Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo, a former Green Beret who is sent on a mission to rescue American prisoners of war in Vietnam. The film's soundtrack was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, who had previously worked on the first Rambo film. The score features a mix of orchestral and electronic elements, with a heavy emphasis on percussion and brass. The soundtrack is divided into 12 movements, each corresponding to a different scene in the film. The first movement, "Main Title," sets the tone for the film with its driving percussion and brass fanfare. Other notable movements include "The Jump," which features a pulsing electronic beat and soaring strings as Rambo parachutes into Vietnam, and "Escape Route," which features a tense, driving rhythm as Rambo and his team make their way through enemy territory. One of the most memorable pieces from the soundtrack is "Peace in Our Life," a song performed by Frank Stallone (Sylvester Stallone's brother) that plays over the film's end credits. The song features a catchy melody and uplifting lyrics that contrast with the film's violent content. Overall, the soundtrack for Rambo: First Blood Part 2 is a powerful and memorable accompaniment to the film. Goldsmith's use of percussion and brass gives the score a sense of urgency and danger, while the electronic elements add a futuristic, almost sci-fi feel to the music. The soundtrack perfectly captures the film's blend of action, adventure, and drama, and remains a classic example of 80s film music.

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