Jerry Goldsmith's score
It's a simple theme and variations, but adds tremendously to the excitement of the action.
The complete score is out on a limited CD.
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At times the score mimics the sound and dynamics of a train. A similar approach was used by Richard Rodney Bennett in his oscar nominated score for Murder on the orient express (1974), which was also set on a train.
shareGoldsmith's music to the Great Train Robbery (1978) also mimics the sound of a train on the tracks. You can hear it in the ostinato rhythm "dun...dun dun... dun dun... dum dun." https://youtu.be/Cs4djp2cZ6Y
I love that main theme. It's incredibly rousing.
What do you think this is, a signature? It's a way of life!
Isn't that the always the case though? Goldsmith's music NEVER failed to elevate any movie. To call him immortal would be to insult him.
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Agreed. Goldsmith came through with an extremely robust and rousing score.
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