SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 7:52 Min.
Released in 2014, this track is an orchestral medley of original composer Sylvester Levay’s Airwolf themes (much of which is heard in the 1984 pilot episode, “Shadow of the Hawke,” during Airwolf’s fiery exit from Libya). Yet, Season Four’s composer Rick Patterson is credited for this suite, as it appears on the Airwolf: Themes From Season Four album. The performing orchestra isn’t identified.
REVIEW:
One might consider this track deceptive, as this classy suite’s secondary themes weren’t actually utilized for Season Four. Even if they were, their dramatic effect would have been neutralized by Season Four’s mostly low-grade production values. More so, this medley sounds like vintage Airwolf, as it magnificently covers Sylvester Levay’s 1984 work, not Rick Patterson’s in 1987. Even if this stellar orchestral homage (included a soaring pops sound) wasn’t generated by Levay himself, it’s highly recommended for Airwolf fans.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 9 Stars
Note: As a recommendation, a full-length version of Patterson’s upbeat Airwolf: Season Four theme was released as a 2012 single. That particular track is easily Patterson’s best contribution to Airwolf; his other themes for Season Four aren’t in the same league as Levay.
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