SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:35 Min.
Concluding the 1985 film soundtrack, British conductor/composer Andrew Powell (with some help from Alan Parsons) provides this upbeat instrumental. Intentionally more radio-friendly, it’s a reprise from the end title. The tune earlier narrates the rogue knight Etienne of Navarre’s (Rutger Hauer) horseback pursuit of a fugitive small-time thief, Philippe Gaston (Matthew Broderick), to recruit him for a daunting mission. Its symphonic sound is provided by New Philamornia Orchestra London.
REVIEW:
This pulsating instrumental isn’t something John Williams or Jerry Goldsmith would have conjured up – there’s nothing medieval about it whatsoever. Yet, ironically, its presence as a total anachronism works to the theme’s advantage. Andrew Powell, as intended, creates an excitingly up-tempo piece that generates curiosity in seeing Ladyhawke. As with the main title, the track’s contemporary synthesizer-like sound (including some terrific electric guitar) makes this entertaining instrumental a mid-80’s gem.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
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