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Roadgames / Patrick – Original Soundtrack Recording

Brian May · 1991

31 min · 10 tracks

A tense blend of orchestral and electronic elements that heightens suspense while evoking the Australian outback's isolation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Main Title / On The Road / The Icebox / It's The End Of The World / No More Games — This opening track sets the tone for the entire film with its dynamic shifts, blending ominous themes and energetic motifs that encapsulate the film's tension.
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    The Chase — This piece captures the urgency of pursuit with rapid rhythms and escalating intensity, effectively mirroring the film's climactic moments.
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    Final Pursuit — Utilizing a blend of orchestral swells and intricate melodies, this track signifies a pivotal moment in the narrative, enhancing the emotional stakes of the climax.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
76 /100
Alpine
Higher than 83% of albums we've rated

The soundtrack effectively combines orchestral and electronic elements, creating a unique atmosphere that supports its cinematic context.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between themes, creating a sense of urgency and unpredictability.
  • The use of silence and sparse instrumentation in moments like 'Hallucinating' enhances the feeling of isolation.
  • The final track revisits motifs from earlier pieces, providing a cohesive resolution to the narrative established throughout.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Main Title / On The Road / The Icebox / It's The End Of The World / No More Games 6:19
  • 2 Hitch's Theme / Morning Scene 3:24
  • 3 The Chase 2:52
  • 4 Quid Investigates / What's The Matter, Buddy? 2:28
  • 5 Quid Inspects Meat 2:04
  • 6 Hallucinating 3:24
  • 7 Final Pursuit 3:57
  • 8 Collision / High Jump 1:33
  • 9 Closing Titles 2:32
  • 10 Hitch's Theme 3:01

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