Dynamic score for forgettable film, highlighted by percussive Latin rhythms and bombastic action cues. Rousing "Main Title" opens the CD on a strong, bold note. Throughout the score, Goldsmith plays with the orchestra, creating unusual percussion effects mixed with a strong South American sound. Occasional blasts of dissonant brass then burst out over mariachi-style rhythms and instrumentations. This plays as a sort of dark counterpoint to Elmer Bernstein's music for The Magnificent Seven. The score is presented twice on the CD: first, all surviving stereo cues, then the entire score in mono. Presentation includes Film Score Monthly's typically authoritative liner notes. ~ Neil Shurley
Tracks
1
Main Title
01:28
2
The Hanging
03:07
3
Escape From the Train
01:19
4
To the Colonel Trail
03:36
5
Sarita's Plot
03:49
6
Waiting for Death
02:09
7
Rescue!
01:35
8
The Fight
01:20
9
The Pursuit Continues
05:05
10
Burned Village
02:16
11
Night Attack
02:44
12
Plunder of the Stronghold
01:07
13
New Morning
02:47
14
Peaceful Night
02:28
15
The Train
01:04
16
Preparation for Battle
01:30
17
Death of Sarita
01:26
18
Finale
01:30