SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:02 Min.
Composer-conductor Sylvester Levay created the original Airwolf theme for the same-named 1984-86 CBS TV series. It’s unclear if it’s Levay or a cover orchestra (most likely The Daniel Caine Orchestra) performing the extended theme for the 2000 two-disc Battlestar Galactica: The A to Z of Fantasy TV Themes two-disc compilation album. It’s Track # 3 on Disc 1.
REVIEW:
Including Airwolf’s faithful whirring as the opening sound effect, it’s a terrific rendition of Levay’s extended theme. Even if it doesn’t exactly replicate Levay’s work, this concert-style orchestral presentation sounds close enough. Considering how difficult it is to track down Levay’s authentic themes from Airwolf, this track (no matter who the actual performer is) offers likely the next best option. Well-played!
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7½ Stars
Note: Levay’s Airwolf TV credits theme is Track # 56 on 1996’s Television’s Greatest Hits, Volume 6: Remote Control, which was released in CD and cassette formats.
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