RoboCop 2


Colosseum (4005939527129)
Varèse Sarabande (0030206527124)
Movie | Released: 1990 | Film release: 1990 | Format: CD, Download
 

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# Track   Duration
1.Overture: Robocop6:02
2.City Mayhem3:37
3.Happier Days1:28
4.Robo Cruiser4:40
5.Robo Memories2:07
6.Robo and Nuke2:22
7.Robo Fanfare0:32
8.Robo and Cain Chase2:41
9.Creating the Monster2:47
10.Robo I vs. Robo II3:41
 29:57
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RoboCop 2 - 08/10 - Review of Tom Daish, submitted at
After Basil Poledouris and Paul Verhoven brought the original Robocop to life with satirical, violent glee, it was down to Irvin Kerschner (yes, he of The Empire Strikes Back) and Leonard Rosenman to bring alive the sequel. Quite why these two gentlemen were chosen for a violent futuristic action film, I am not entirely certain. As I recall the film was a somewhat nasty piece of work and lacked the comedic side swipes at big business that made Verhoven's original so amusing.

I suspect that if you ask any film music fan what they know about Robocop 2 it will likely be a mention of the female chorus chanting 'Robocop' during the Overture (actually the end credits). I must admit that the sheer silliness of this prospect had prepared me for the worst. In fact the effect isn't nearly as daft or noticeable as it sounds (and it does sound like a pretty daft idea in fairness) - there are only 4 sopranos and they barely break the surface of the soundscape with the rest of the orchestra as more of an ethereal extra. The main thematic material is something of a retread of that which Rosenman employed in Star Trek 4 and Lord of the Rings amongst others. Quite why Rosenman seems so unable to break away from the same melodic and harmonic basis for his scores, I'm not entirely certain, but it certainly doesn't help win over any doubters.

Of course Robocop just wouldn't be the same without some action and Rosenman delivers the goods; his aggressive modern orchestral style works well, building layers of brass, percussion and strings upon each other with liberal doses of his own Robocop motif. Poledouris' original was particular praised for its sensitive moments as the cyborg cop tries to remember his human life and in fairness, Rosenman does this side admirably with some very gentle material in Happier Days and Robo Memories.

With a bracing few minutes of action to round out the album, Robocop 2 is considerably more satisfying than ever could be expected. Leonard Rosenman can be a little hit and miss, so with a film of this nature expectations might not be that high, but Rosenman's skill with the orchestra is considerable. Even though there are sections which do resemble other scores, these don't detract too badly from the finished product. The liner notes contain a brief track by track analysis which gives the impression of a composer taking the assignment just a little to seriously, but the result of the dedication are well worth it.
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RoboCop (2010), Basil Poledouris (Movie)


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