Jul 22 2025
5
Nice addition Tears in Rain will go down in history - contrary to the meaning of the phrase
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Blade Runner
Vangelis
1994
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Blade Runner: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the soundtrack for Ridley Scott's 1982 science-fiction noir film Blade Runner, composed by Greek electronic musician Vangelis. It has received acclaim as an influential work in the history of electronic music and one of Vangelis's best works. It was nominated in 1983 for a BAFTA and Golden Globe for best original score. The score evokes the film's bleak futurism with an emotive synthesizer-based sound, drawing on the jazz scores of classic film noir as well as Middle Eastern texture and neo-classical elements. The official release of the soundtrack was delayed for over a decade. The first 1994 release omitted much of the film's score and included compositions not used in the film. A 25th anniversary edition released in 2007 included further unreleased material and a disc of new music inspired by the film. Various bootleg recordings containing more comprehensive versions of the score, as well as superior sound quality to the original 1994 release, have widely circulated. An orchestral rendition of the soundtrack was released in 1982 by the New American Orchestra, but disowned by both Vangelis and director Scott.
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Jul 22 2025
4
I've heard this a couple of times before. Interesting pick! Would never have thought of it. The ambient soundscape vibe is something I fiddle with at work from time to time. Great with headphones. Or while stoned lol. And fuck, I know it's cliche to say it, but the tears in rain monologue is one of the best movie moments of all time. Just perfect in this setting, too. 4/5.
Jul 24 2025
5
Vangelis is a badass
Jul 22 2025
4
Rating: 8/10 Best songs: Main titles, Blush response, Rachel’s song, Blade runner blues, End titles
Jul 23 2025
4
Interesting to put a movie soundtrack on here. I'll admit, I've never seen Blade Runner but I know the plot of it well enough through pop culture osmosis. It was an interesting listen to and does exactly what you want movie scores to do: fade into the background. A little annoying at times with the dialogue, but otherwise this was a good score. I also really noticed in Blade Runner Blues how it's heavily influenced by Shine On You Crazy Diamond by Pink Floyd. That's a good thing. That song rocks. My personal rating: 4/5 My rating relative to the list: 4/5 Should this have been included on the original list? Slight yes. If Shaft is on the OG list, why not this?
Jul 24 2025
4
Cool soundtrack
Jul 23 2025
3
Torn here – there's no denying that this score works exceptionally well in the context of the film, but as a solo listen it leaves something to be desired. The genre-defining ambience and scale of Vangelis' soundscapes are undeniable on this LP, but separated from the dark, brooding world of the film there's a substantial loss of impact that leaves the synth-washed tracks drifting on their own. Not a fan of the movie dialogue mixed in over the actual score as well. Tough call overall, warrants a discussion on what makes a great film score vs. a great album - there's an inherent parasitism between the two forms of media, but to me the best soundtracks can stand on their own musically at the end of the day.
Jul 24 2025
3
Great movie, good soundtrack. 3 stars.
Jul 24 2025
3
Electronic, new-age, ambient. Ni fu ni fa.
Jul 25 2025
3
Nice electronic soundtrack of Vangelis. The movie with the classic Tears in the Rain lines of Rutger Hauer is of course fantastic. This score is supporting the movie as a score is supposed to be, but musically sounding like a 1980s album from 1994.
Jul 25 2025
3
Like I’m really there