Drop Zone
Hans Zimmer
" Fast doesn't even cover it! "Written by Thomas Glorieux - Review of the regular release
Drop Zone was already a fast paced movie, but the score made it even faster. Director John Badham was a product of the 80's and 90's, and that product became obsolete when some of his final films couldn't deliver the profits anymore. One of them was Drop Zone, the sky diving thriller starring Wesley Snipes. And if we talk about products of the 80's and 90's, then we have to talk about the ones that made those products memorable too. Composer Hans Zimmer has definitely made it today, but even in his earlier years it was evident he was the man to go to if you wanted something thrilling.
Nr. one on our lists: the trailer music of trailers such as The Mask of Zorro and POTC: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
It is evident that this particular piece ("Too Many Notes, Not Enough Rests") made Drop Zone so legendary with fans. Because what's not to like? Opening first with a powerful piece for an air ballet before pushing the pedal to the metal after 1.30, unleashing a ferocious thrilling action theme that would stand the test of time. And how strange it all sounds, that only lasts for about 3 minutes. The rest is spend on the building rage and the return of the thrilling ballet theatrics and the Miami Jump anthem. All in one sizzling action cue of epic Zimmer proportions.
However it is important to remember that there's a solid / thrilling part before and behind it as well. The main theme that ignites the action in "Drop Zone" and the power piece "Hijack" (a typical Zimmer breathing / rocking / synthesizer piece) are enjoyable as hell. The Nick Glennie-Smith piece is entertaining too (the suspension build up from 0.50 is thoroughly enjoyable), and introduces a sound that would become the memorable power anthem in "Miami Jump (the hidden surprise of this disc). The final track doesn't beat around the bush either and steals a lot of Backdraft sounds and a part of the "Hijack" cue.
Drop Zone is fast, full of whaling electric guitars and a couple of Zimmer favorable anthems that still rock after all this time. The most spectacular one is of course the known trailer cue, but there are a couple of relentless beauties here as well that make Drop Zone equally powerful and relentless. And formed in the formidable age of full on synthesizer attacks, Drop Zone couldn't spell it out any better. Hans Zimmer was the star that survived the video attack so long ago, and he went on to survive any attack after that.
Favorite Moment - Too Many Notes, Not Enough Rests (2.02 - 2.32)
What Else?!
Track listing
1. Drop Zone (1.45)
2. Hyphopera * (1.41)
3. Hijack (4.35) Excellent track
4. Terry's Dropped Out (1.01)
5. Flashback and Fries ** (4.21)
6. Miami Jump (5.14) Excellent track
7. Too Many Notes, Not Enough Rests (10.39) Excellent track
8. After the Dub (8.07)
* Composed by Ryeland Allison / Performed by Randelle K. Stainback
** Composed by Nick Glennie-Smith
Total Length: 37.23
Nr. one on our lists: the trailer music of trailers such as The Mask of Zorro and POTC: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
It is evident that this particular piece ("Too Many Notes, Not Enough Rests") made Drop Zone so legendary with fans. Because what's not to like? Opening first with a powerful piece for an air ballet before pushing the pedal to the metal after 1.30, unleashing a ferocious thrilling action theme that would stand the test of time. And how strange it all sounds, that only lasts for about 3 minutes. The rest is spend on the building rage and the return of the thrilling ballet theatrics and the Miami Jump anthem. All in one sizzling action cue of epic Zimmer proportions.
However it is important to remember that there's a solid / thrilling part before and behind it as well. The main theme that ignites the action in "Drop Zone" and the power piece "Hijack" (a typical Zimmer breathing / rocking / synthesizer piece) are enjoyable as hell. The Nick Glennie-Smith piece is entertaining too (the suspension build up from 0.50 is thoroughly enjoyable), and introduces a sound that would become the memorable power anthem in "Miami Jump (the hidden surprise of this disc). The final track doesn't beat around the bush either and steals a lot of Backdraft sounds and a part of the "Hijack" cue.
Drop Zone is fast, full of whaling electric guitars and a couple of Zimmer favorable anthems that still rock after all this time. The most spectacular one is of course the known trailer cue, but there are a couple of relentless beauties here as well that make Drop Zone equally powerful and relentless. And formed in the formidable age of full on synthesizer attacks, Drop Zone couldn't spell it out any better. Hans Zimmer was the star that survived the video attack so long ago, and he went on to survive any attack after that.
Favorite Moment - Too Many Notes, Not Enough Rests (2.02 - 2.32)
What Else?!
Track listing
1. Drop Zone (1.45)
2. Hyphopera * (1.41)
3. Hijack (4.35) Excellent track
4. Terry's Dropped Out (1.01)
5. Flashback and Fries ** (4.21)
6. Miami Jump (5.14) Excellent track
7. Too Many Notes, Not Enough Rests (10.39) Excellent track
8. After the Dub (8.07)
* Composed by Ryeland Allison / Performed by Randelle K. Stainback
** Composed by Nick Glennie-Smith
Total Length: 37.23