NIGHTHAWKS (OST)

Emerson's second film soundtrack album and third solo album. I've seen the film a few times and it's actually very good. Don't be put off by the fact that Sly Stallone is the star (he's fine) you have a very creepy Rutger Hauer as an international terrorist to enjoy. I digress though.

Keeping Godfrey Salmon on board for conducting duties, this altogether has a much more cohesive feel compared to Inferno. I love the track The Chase , the second longest and best track on the album , showing Emerson's ability to construct a piece inventively. Tramway is also another fine track as he utilises the Fairlight to great effect. Some might dislike Nighthawkin , a disco track but I like the groove and the way it almost imperceptibly appears to speed up as Emerson happily improvises on the piano. In fact I like all of it and a special nod to Neil Symonette on drums aided by Tristram Fry and Frank Scully on percussion.