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Rango – Music from the Motion Picture

Hans Zimmer · 2011

34 min · 20 tracks · video game music · film score

A vibrant orchestral tapestry blending whimsical motifs with thrilling crescendos, capturing the essence of a wild west adventure.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical motifs for playful spirits
  • brief thematic explorations of adventure
  • pacing that sparks curiosity
  • vibrant orchestral bursts of energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking deep, lengthy narratives
  • prefer straightforward, minimalistic sound

Where this album fits

Themes
wild west adventure· quirky character motifs· orchestral whimsy
Career context
By 2011, Hans Zimmer was a leading composer in Hollywood, known for his work on blockbusters like 'Inception' and 'The Dark Knight.' 'Rango' followed his commercial success and showcased his versatility in scoring animated films, further solidifying his reputation as a master of film music.
Stylistic neighbors
John Williams· Ennio Morricone· Howard Shore

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Welcome Amigo 1:06
  • 2 Rango Suite 5:57
  • 3 Certain Demise 0:24
  • 4 Medley: It’s a Metaphore / Forkboy 0:43
  • 5 Welcome to Dirt V2 0:58
  • 6 Name’s Rango 1:31
  • 7 Lizard for Lunch 1:26
  • 8 Stuck in Guacamole 0:21
  • 9 Underground 3:18
  • 10 We Ride, Really! 0:50
  • 11 Rango and Beans 1:04
  • 12 Medley: Bats / Rango Theme / Ride of the Valkyries / An der schönen blauen Donau, op. 314 4:28
  • 13 The Bank’s Been Robbed 0:22
  • 14 Rango Returns 1:16
  • 15 La Muerte a Llegado 0:44
  • 16 It’s a Miracle 1:57
  • 17 El Canelo 0:44
  • 18 The Sunset Shot 0:53
  • 19 Walk Don’t Rango 2:47
  • 20 Rango Theme Song 3:29

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata