This week on Film Score Friday, we list to the score from Crimson Tide. Hans Zimmer wrote the score for this 1995 release. Those familiar with Zimmer's work will find some familiar sounds here.
Zimmer creates some great moments that really add to the intense subject matter of the film. He uses the entire horn section in unision at times to great effect. One of the highlights is the use of trumpet solo. Malcom McNab nails this as always in the recording. This comes in the distance, almost offstage, at the beginning of the score and becomes more pronounced throughout. The one drawback of this score is how much electronic music is used. The orchestral sound is still great, but we could have done without the electronica.
Where does Crimson Tide rank for Hans Zimmer scores? Let us know in the comments.
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