The Lone Ranger by Hans Zimmer

This title only has about a 3 1/2 star rating as a movie, but as a soundtrack, I think it did well, almost a perfect score. Gioacchino Antonio Rossini (an Italian Composer from 1792–1868) originally composed the well-known theme that makes us all think of the Lone Ranger in his William Tell Overture. The Lone Ranger, composed by Hans Zimmer, is a well done score. I think that it easily goes on the list of greatest film scores of 2013. I really like the way each track blends into each other. When I say these songs blend into each other, I mean there is a little bit of music that keeps playing. This music carries on into the next track, making it seem like it is all one track. I also love the different themes presented in this masterpiece.

One of my favorite tracks is “Finale”, which is put together very well. Hans basically summarizes all of the themes into one long track, but the way he blends them into it, the transitions to each theme, is amazing. Listening to a part of this score isn’t enough, it hooks you in. I find it hard to listen to parts of it, I have always listened to it entirely (It’s very short anyway). The overall mood of this is a little down (sad), but it is brought up often with a unique combination of instruments, lightening it a little. This temporary sadness is introduced in the first track, “Never Take off the Mask”. I like the gradual intensity in “Absurdity”, which dissipates slightly to lighten the mood a little, but it then throws you back into it. The violin work in this score (which is phenomenal) makes it sound old, great for the time period. In “Silver”, much of it is a violin, which is the best track for violin music.

“Ride” is another impressive track. The cellos in the background sound amazing, just like you are, well, going on a ride. This doesn’t last very long though, because it then becomes relatively quiet. Close to the end it goes back up again into the main theme of The Lone Ranger. “Red’s Theater of the Absurd” is light and crazy music. One part of this track sounds quite similar to the beginning of Sherlock Holmes where Sherlock is going to the ritual.

“The Railroad Waits for No One” Is a good track if you are looking for action intense music. The track “You’re Just a Man in a Mask” is interesting. It is relatively quiet and sounds a little tragic (like something very sad happened). The transition from this track into the next, which is “For God and for Country”, is fantastic! This is where the album hits another high in intensity. There’s nothing else I can really say except when you finish this, you will be craving for more. I have yet to find a legitimate extended soundtrack. When I do find one, I will share it here. For now, enjoy the original soundtrack!

                                             1. Never Take Off the Mask            1:08
                                             2. Absurdity                                     4:58
                                             3. Silver                                            4:00
                                             4. Ride                                              4:17
                                             5. You've Looked Better                  3:09
                                             6. Red's Theater of the Absurd         3:02
                                             7. The Railroad Waits for No One   3:09
                                             8. You're Just a Man in a Mask        4:14
                                             9. For God and for Country              4:53
                                             10. Finale                                          9:51
                                             11. Home                                          6:55
                                      
                                             Total length:                                    49:36

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