• The Big One: The Great Los Angeles Earthquake (1990) Soundtrack OST •

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Rating: 6.10/10 from 708 votes

Alternate Names:

Title in Español:

El gran terremoto de Los Ángeles

Title in Italiano:

The Great Los Angeles Earthquake

Title in Português:

The Great Los Angeles Earthquake

Title in Français:

Le grand tremblement de terre de Los Angeles

Title in Türk:

Le grand tremblement de terre de Los Angeles

Title in Deutsch:

Le grand tremblement de terre de Los Angeles

Synopsis

When the USGS begins detecting a series of small earthquakes around the Los Angeles area, one geologist, Dr. Claire Winslow (Kerns) alerts her bosses to the possibility of a major earthquake that will flatten Los Angeles. But political concerns get in the way and her concerns are largely ignored, until more serious changes signal a major quake from a lesser-known fault line that runs directly under the city itself.

When the horrific quake strikes, it will cause severe property damage as far south as San Diego, and as far north as 120 miles. It will cost billions to repair, and as many as 20,000 people may perish...

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	The Big One: The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
	Love Can	Jeff Barry: Lyrics Fred Karlin: Performer

User reviews

Carol Lee

8/10

The brass section brings a sense of urgency and heroism to the score during moments of crisis and rescue.

Michael Phillips

8/10

The dynamic range of the music mirrors the unpredictable nature of earthquakes, keeping the audience on edge.

Paul Jones

6/10

The soundtrack effectively mirrors the chaos and destruction caused by the earthquake, immersing the audience in the devastation.

Steven Hall

7/10

The main theme is memorable and evokes a sense of loss and resilience in the face of disaster.

Laura Scott

2/10

Despite the gravity of the storyline and the high stakes involved, the soundtrack of the film felt repetitive and monotonous. The lack of variety in musical themes and motifs made the viewing experience less engaging and failed to enhance the tension and drama of the earthquake scenes.

Daniel Robinson

8/10

The subtle use of ambient sounds like rumbling and cracking enhances the realism of the earthquake experience.

Karen Martinez

5/10

The integration of sound effects with the music enhances the overall impact of the disaster scenes, making them more intense and realistic.

George Johnson

6/10

The use of orchestral elements in the soundtrack creates a grand and epic atmosphere fitting for a disaster film of this scale.

Kenneth Carter

5/10

The thematic motifs in the music help to establish a sense of continuity and coherence throughout the film.

Stephanie Thompson

6/10

The music enhances the sense of urgency and impending doom as the characters struggle to convince others of the imminent disaster.

Linda Gonzalez

7/10

The use of intense percussion and strings creates a sense of impending doom throughout the score.

Michelle Johnson

9/10

Additionally, the soundtrack skillfully transitions from moments of chaos and destruction to those of resilience and hope, mirroring the emotional journey of the characters in the film. The music not only complements the on-screen action but also elevates the storytelling, making it a truly immersive and memorable cinematic experience.

Paul Moore

8/10

The mixture of haunting melodies and dissonant harmonies enhances the tension in key scenes of destruction.

Matthew Jackson

6/10

The emotional depth conveyed through the music adds a layer of complexity to the storytelling, making the audience empathize with the characters' plight.