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Pacific Rim Uprising

Lorne Balfe · 2018

76 min · 25 tracks · video game music

Epic orchestral swells intertwine with electronic elements, creating a powerful and cinematic soundscape that embodies the film's colossal battles.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Pacific Rim Uprising — The title track serves as a powerful introduction to the album, encapsulating the grand themes of heroism and conflict through its soaring melodies and intense orchestration.
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    Go Big Or Go Extinct (Patrick Stump Remix) — This remix injects a fresh energy into the score, blending rock elements with Balfe's orchestral style and offering a modern take that appeals to a younger audience.
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    Shatterdome Arrival — This track captures the anticipation and excitement of the film's central hub, using rhythmic motifs and dynamic instrumentation to build an immersive experience for listeners.
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    Combat — Short yet impactful, this track delivers adrenaline-pumping intensity that mirrors the film's action sequences, showcasing Balfe's ability to convey urgency through music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic orchestral peaks and valleys
  • epic soundscapes for intense focus
  • immersive experience for action scenes
  • high-energy moments for workouts
  • for cinematic background

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking quiet, minimalistic sounds
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2018, Pacific Rim Uprising marks Lorne Balfe's continued ascent as a prominent film composer following his breakout work on Assassin's Creed. The soundtrack builds on his reputation for blending orchestral and electronic elements, further establishing him in the realm of blockbuster scores after collaborations with Hans Zimmer.
Stylistic neighbors
Hans Zimmer· Garry Schyman· Austin Wintory

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Pacific Rim Uprising 4:47
  • 2 Born Into War 4:12
  • 3 Rise of the Jaegers 1:38
  • 4 Go Big Or Go Extinct (Patrick Stump Remix) 2:10
  • 5 Daddy Yo 2:40
  • 6 Shatterdome Arrival 2:04
  • 7 Sneaking In 3:08
  • 8 Shao Industries 4:35
  • 9 Scrapper Chase 3:57
  • 10 Flashback 2:17
  • 11 Nobody Speak 3:15
  • 12 Kaiju Brain 2:11
  • 13 Combat 2:19
  • 14 Obsidian Fury 3:32
  • 15 Get It Done 3:24
  • 16 Come Down 3:00
  • 17 Shatterdome Attacked 7:18
  • 18 Amara 2:36
  • 19 Coming Together 3:14
  • 20 On the Move 2:22
  • 21 Mega Kaiju 2:29
  • 22 Battle Speech 2:40
  • 23 End Game 2:01
  • 24 Victory 2:18
  • 25 The Revenge 1:53

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