Composer

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Jerry Goldsmith

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

"Air Force One" is a 1997 American action-thriller film directed by Wolfgang Petersen and starring Harrison Ford as the President of the United States. The film premiered on July 25, 1997, and was a commercial success, grossing over $315 million worldwide. The soundtrack for "Air Force One" was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, a renowned composer who had previously worked on films such as "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" and "Alien." The score for "Air Force One" is characterized by its use of orchestral music, with Goldsmith utilizing a full orchestra to create a sense of grandeur and tension throughout the film. The soundtrack is divided into several movements, each of which corresponds to a different scene in the film. The opening movement, titled "The Parachutes," features a dramatic and suspenseful theme that sets the tone for the rest of the score. Other notable movements include "Hijacking," which features a fast-paced and intense theme that accompanies the film's action sequences, and "The Motorcade," which features a more somber and reflective theme that underscores the film's more emotional moments. Overall, the soundtrack for "Air Force One" is a masterful work of orchestral music that perfectly complements the film's tense and action-packed storyline. Goldsmith's use of orchestral instruments and themes creates a sense of grandeur and drama that elevates the film to new heights, making it a classic of the action-thriller genre.

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