Rush Hour 3 – Original Motion Picture Score
Lalo Schifrin · 2007
50 min · 19 tracks · classical music
A vibrant orchestral blend of jazz, classical motifs, and cinematic flair that captures the essence of action and comedy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Main Title - Rush Hour Theme Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the entire score, introducing a catchy motif that blends jazz influences with orchestral arrangements, embodying the film's spirit.
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Chasing the Assassin — This piece features dynamic rhythms and tension-building crescendos that effectively mirror the film’s thrilling chase scenes, showcasing Schifrin's talent for creating suspense through music.
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Swordfight — With its fast-paced tempo and intricate instrumentation, this track enhances one of the film's key action sequences, demonstrating Schifrin's skill in marrying music with choreography.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe score effectively blends orchestral and jazz elements, showcasing strong craftsmanship but limited broader impact.
What we noticed
- The instrumentation varies widely, incorporating strings, brass, and percussion to evoke different moods and settings within the film's narrative.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic cinematic experiences
- short, engaging listening bursts
- vibrant orchestral energy
- action-packed thematic moments
- immersive storytelling through sound
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid score in Schifrin's catalog, but not a standout entry for new listeners.
- Career context
- By the time Lalo Schifrin composed the score for Rush Hour 3 in 2007, he was already an established figure in film music, renowned for his work on iconic scores like Mission: Impossible. This album marked a continuation of Schifrin's collaboration with the Rush Hour franchise, following his previous contributions to the first two films, showcasing his ability to merge diverse musical styles into cohesive soundtracks for Hollywood.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Herbie Hancock· Dave Brubeck
Tracklist
- 1 Main Title - Rush Hour Theme Start here 1:27
- 2 The World Court 2:10
- 3 Chasing the Assassin 4:19
- 4 Su Yung Returns / Dojo Arrival 2:11
- 5 Giant Kung Fu 2:34
- 6 Hospital Gunfight 2:47
- 7 Hiding Su Yung / Two Americans in Paris 1:49
- 8 Dragon Lady 1:55
- 9 Bikers 2:48
- 10 In the Sewers 2:52
- 11 Reynard's Plea 1:39
- 12 With Genvieve 3:10
- 13 Shi Shen 2:17
- 14 Eiffel Tower Meeting 4:27
- 15 Swordfight 4:32
- 16 Farewell to Kenji 2:35
- 17 The Return of the Triads 2:24
- 18 Parachute Down 2:14
- 19 Rush Hour Theme (remix) 2:35
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