2-CD world premiere of complete Jerry Goldsmith soundtrack for megahit Ted Kotcheff action movie where Sylvester Stallone first introduces iconic Rambo character to moviegoers and legendary composer first unleases landmark action music to listeners. Entire original 1982 album with unique edits and assemblies by Goldsmith appears here on CD 2, completely remastered from multi-tracks. Still more extras include equally rare “demo” version of theme made by composer and lyricist Hal Shaper to audition song prior to recording with Hill plus stereo presentation of Carolco logo, composed by Goldsmith for international presentations of film and subsequent productions. And one last – and very rare – musical treat! After success of initial film, sequel went into production for 1985. But full year before, Goldsmith composed & conducted magnificent version of theme (with Bruce Botnick engineering no less) in spectacular new arrangement composed exclusively for special summer ’84 trailer. Powerhouse cue appears for first time anywhere as finish to CD 2, presented from 1/2″ three-track stereo masters made by Botnick.
Track Listing
CD 1 – Complete Original Soundtrack
01. Theme From First Blood [Pop Orchestra Version] 4:07
02. Home Coming 2:21
03. My Town 0:59
04. Under Arrest 0:45
05. The Razor 2:37
06. A Head Start 1:03
07. Hanging On 2:02
08. Over The Cliff 1:26
09. A Stitch In Time 0:57
10. Mountain Hunt 4:52
11. No Truce 0:39
12. First Blood 4:45
13. The Tunnel 3:25
14. Escape Route 2:36
15. The Truck 1:00
16. No Power/Night Attack 2:50
17. Hide And Seek 0:57
18. It’s A Long Road (Instrumental) 3:22
19. It’s A Long Road (Theme From first Blood) Vocal: Dan Hill 3:19
CD 1 Total Time: 45:14
CD 2 – Original 1982 Soundtrack Album
01. It’s A Long Road (Theme From First Blood) Vocal: Dan Hill 3:19
02. Escape Route 2:36
03. First Blood 4:35
04. The Tunnel 4:00
05. Hanging On 3:26
06. Home Coming 2:20
07. Mountain Hunt 6:01
08. My Town 1:55
09. The Razor 3:05
10. Over The Cliff 2:05
11. It’s A Long Road (Instrumental) 2:52
Total Original Album Time: 37:00
The Extras
12. It’s A Long Road [Recording Session Piano/Vocal Demo] 3:18
13. Carolco Logo 0:19
14. Rambo [Special Summer 1984 Trailer] 1:15
Total Extras Time: 4:57
CD 2 Total Time: 42:05
Jerry Goldsmith conducts National Philharmonic Orchestra
