Dick Tracy – Original Score
Danny Elfman · 1990
34 min · 16 tracks · new wave · ska
A vibrant orchestral score blending whimsical melodies with dramatic motifs, evoking the essence of classic film noir.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical melodies for imaginative minds
- short tracks for quick engagement
- dramatic motifs heightening tension
- narrative progression through orchestral themes
- vibrant soundscapes for visual storytelling
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking lyrical content
- prefer long, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1990, 'Dick Tracy – Original Score' marked Danny Elfman's entry into the world of film scoring after his successful work with Oingo Boingo. This album came just after his acclaimed score for 'Batman' (1989), solidifying his reputation as a leading composer in Hollywood.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Oingo Boingo· The B-52's· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Main Titles 3:36
- 2 After The “Kid” 1:44
- 3 Crime Spree 1:54
- 4 Breathless’ Theme 2:12
- 5 Big Boy/Bad Boys 2:11
- 6 Tess’ Theme 1:08
- 7 Slimy D.A. 1:41
- 8 Breathless Comes On 2:54
- 9 Meet The Blank 1:42
- 10 The Story Unfolds 1:58
- 11 Blank Gets the Goods 2:25
- 12 Rooftops 2:02
- 13 Tess’ Theme – Reprise 1:17
- 14 The Chase 2:57
- 15 Showdown/Reunited 4:06
- 16 Finale 1:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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