Film composer Pedro Bromfman brings a classic back to life with the score for the reboot “Robocop”. Best known for his work in the “Elite Squad” films, Bromfman gives the fans a peek into the future of cybernetic justice. A futuristic film has to have music that perfectly matches the story. However, this score doesn’t entirely match the story of “Robocop”.

“Robocop” fans will scream with joy when they hear “Title Card”, the theme from the original series. “Mattox and Reporters” is a unique techno and orchestral combination, and would be appropriate for any police themed film. “First Day” is intense and will raise your adrenaline. “Restaurant Shootout” will excite the listeners, bringing them to their feet. “Omnicorp” sounds a little too much like the “Mission Impossible” theme.

“Calling Home” begins with soft strings and piano lead into an awesome techno melody. “Made in China” has a strong and powerful beat from start to finish. “Fixing Robocop” has a high-tech feel to it. “Uploading Data” sounds too much like a medley of previous television/movie themes. “Reputation on the Line” sounds rushed, as though Bromfman was running short on time. The sound effects in “Explosion” mimic the actual sounds of an explosion, making it seem so realistic. “Robocop Presentation” is the best track for an epic battle between adversaries.

“If I Had a Pulse” would be perfect for an 80’s horror movie. “Going after Jerry” is upbeat, energetic and won’t disappoint the listeners. “Vallon’s Warehouse” is more appropriate for a Nintendo video game than a movie. “Murphy’s Case is Filed” seems rushed and does not give the listener a chance to enjoy it. “They’re Going to Kill Him” sounds like it could be a remix of the “Miami Vice” theme. The horns and strings in “Rooftop” create a threatening melody. The techno beat and drums of “Mattox is Down” would make an amazing dance track.

“Clara and David” is both moving and fear-provoking at the same time. “Sellars Lies” sounds recycled and lacks its own sound. “Code Red” has the sounds of urgency with rapid beat of the drums and the quickness of the horns.  “2.6 Billion” is calm and slightly peaceful. “Iran Inspection” is an incredible theme that would be perfect for the ending credits. “Battling Robots” has a good versus evil theme that leaves you wondering who will emerge victorious. While each track was nicely done, some of them lack creativity and do not have their own sound. The score would be outstanding if each song was an original and not a musical replica.

Final Grade: D

About The Author

Lauren Beverly

Music Reviewer

I love to write and have been doing so since the age of eight. Fictional stories have always been a favorite of mine, because it gives me a chance to be creative and to express myself in a multitude of ways. On more than one occasion, a song proved to be the inspiration to several stories I have written. Believe it or not, some of those songs were on soundtracks! That’s mostly what I listen to, aside from hits from the 1950’s up to the 1980’s. I’ve learned that anything can be the inspiration to a story, even a poster from the 1990’s or a DVD cover.

I’ve lived in Upper Marlboro all of my life and spent much of my childhood watching cartoons of all kinds, and listening to my older sister’s cassette tapes. Growing up, I listened to everything Jackson related, Paula Abdul, Elton John, and even the controversial group Milli Vanilli. As a teenager, I continued to listen to old-school hits and that was pretty much all I liked, aside from listening to all of Michael Jackson’s music. To this day, I still love old-school hits. That hasn’t changed.

I own a variety of CDs from artists such as Styx, The BeeGees, Michael Jackson, Queen, The Yellow Submarine Soundtrack, and many others. When a soundtrack comes out, there will always be one specific song from that album that I’ll love. It never fails.

I’ve graduated from Bowie State University in December 2013 with a B.A. degree in English.

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