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NIGHTHAWKS (OST)

Keith Emerson

 

Crossover Prog

3.30 | 34 ratings

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Gatot
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4 stars I am NOt a movie mania but I always curious to know about it when it comes the score is done by rock musician. As far as I know, Nighthawks is about Hauer - tthe internationally wanted terrorist specializing in blowing up innocent bystanders to get his warped politics across. He finally finds his match in dedicated NY cop Stallone, who is determined to keep his neighbourhood psycho-free. Admirably restrained, Stallone convinces as the no-nonsense upholder of the law, while Hauer, here in his first Hollywood film after a successful career in Holland, is perfectly cast as the psychopath just as determined as Stallone but on the wrong side of the law. While the plotting is familiar (especially after countless imitations), competent scripting, direction and acting make this above average entertainment. (channel4.com).

My main focus is of course on the music itself - not the story. I have an opinion that most film music score has (in a way) components of progressive music. Why? Because the music was definitely composed to accentuate the situation the director wanted to create on specific "act" segment of the film. Talking about act, it must be different in mood and appearance which at the end it determines the music styles. In other word, the msuic can comprise multi segments with different styles - as required by the film.

Specific to KEITH EMERSON's "Nighthawks" it's definitely a heavy progressive music with varied ups and downs in terms of music tones. I do enjoy this record the first time I listened to it in 1981. The more spin of this album reconfirm me that parts of the musical nuances were derived (most likely) from ELP's arrangement of "Fanfare for The Common Man". If you do enjoy this ELP track, you would love this album

The opening theme " Nighthawks - Main Title Theme" (2:24) provides an excellent combination of symphonic music and avant-garde style, composed tighly in excellent harmony. "The Bust" and "The Chase" demonstrate how great Keith Emerson's expression in avant-garde musik. There are lots of good combination beween keyboards and brass section. " Nighthawking" (6:16) is my best favorite from this album especially when it comes to good melody and quite complex music bridges. "I'm A Man" which was my childhood's favorite, performed by Chicago Transit Authority. It's really an excellent track and recomposed by Keith Emerson beautifully.

My favorite tracks are: "Nighthawking", "I Am a Man", and "Main Title Theme".

It's an excellent addition to any prog music collection which is best to enjoy during night time to create great impact on the nuance created by the music. Keep on progging

Peace on eartth and mercy mild - GW

Gatot | 4/5 |

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