Released 33 years ago this November
Demolition Man – The Original Orchestral Score
Elliot Goldenthal · 1993
29 min · 16 tracks · opera
A vibrant orchestral score blending dramatic tension with playful motifs, capturing the film's futuristic chaos and humor.
Top tracks — play these first
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Guilty as Charged — This track stands out for its intense orchestration and thematic development, encapsulating the film's moral conflict and character turmoil.
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Obligatory Car Chase — With its fast-paced rhythms and energetic strings, this piece perfectly captures the urgency and excitement expected from a cinematic chase scene.
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Final Confrontation — This climactic composition utilizes tension-building dynamics that mirror the film's narrative peak, enhancing the emotional stakes of the finale.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- brief energetic sequences throughout
- pulsating rhythms driving urgency
- dynamic orchestral moments unfold
- immersive soundscapes for focus
Maybe skip if you
- lack of standalone tracks
- slow, drawn-out compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1993, Demolition Man – The Original Orchestral Score marked a pivotal moment in Elliot Goldenthal's career following his acclaimed work on Batman Forever. This album showcased his unique blend of orchestration and thematic depth, solidifying his reputation as a leading composer for action films in the early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Adams· Philip Glass· Steve Reich
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dies Irae 1:52
- 2 Fire Fight 1:35
- 3 Guilty as Charged 3:58
- 4 Action, Guns, Fun 1:26
- 5 Machine Waltz 1:56
- 6 Defrosting 1:43
- 7 Confronting the Chief 0:32
- 8 Museum Dis Duel 1:56
- 9 Subterranean Slugfest 1:44
- 10 Meeting Cocteau 1:42
- 11 Tracking Simon Phoenix 3:03
- 12 Obligatory Car Chase 3:06
- 13 Flawless Pearl 1:15
- 14 Final Confrontation 1:55
- 15 Code 187 0:41
- 16 Silver Screen Kiss 1:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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