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.
Why this album works
The soundtrack for 'Rango' received critical acclaim, earning Zimmer a Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media in 2012. Its unique blend of styles and playful themes contributed to the film's distinctive charm, helping it stand out in a competitive animated landscape.
- 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
- Thomas Anders· Sarah Connor· Die Ärzte· ATB· Kraftwerk· Silbermond· Tokio Hotel· Alphaville
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Welcome Amigo 1:06
- 2 Rango Suite Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 3:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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