Steven Price’s score for The Running Man runs on a blend of synth work, electronic textures, rock-leaning energy, and orchestral writing. The album stays inside that mix from start to finish, shifting emphasis depending on the cue but never breaking away from that core palette.
The synths are the most immediately recognizable part of the sound. They bring a nostalgic tone to several tracks and give the score a clear identity. Paired with electronic patterns that handle much of the pacing, they create a forward motion that carries the album through its sharper turns and quieter stretches.
Some cues lean toward a rock feel through their rhythmic push. They add grit and momentum without turning the score into something outside its established sound. Those moments stand out because they hit harder than the rest of the album and break up the electronic flow.
Orchestral writing appears alongside these elements. It sits as part of the score’s overall texture and adds another color to the palette. It’s not used as a dramatic reset or a stylistic pivot; it’s simply part of the mix.
The record works because it keeps its ingredients tight. Synths, electronics, rock-leaning moments, and orchestral parts move around each other without clashing. Everything stays within the same frame. Nothing feels bolted on. The album holds together as a single, consistent sound world rather than a patchwork of styles.
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