Blade Runner – End Titles by Vangelis [Cryonaut Tribute Cover]

Blade Runner was released in 1982, when I was 10 years old, but I didn't actually see the film until I was well into my teens. And even though at that age I didn't fully appreciate the story yet, the movie still made a huge impression on me, not only for the breathtaking visuals, but musically as well. Vangelis' iconic score was perfectly matched to the bleak, but mesmerising dystopia of future Los Angeles. I fell in love with the film, but even more with the soundtrack, and particularly the End Titles final track.

End Titles was one of my first exposures to the beautiful blending of silky strings with arpeggiated synthesizer patterns. And though I probably wasn't aware of it at the time, that track would take root in my mind and go on to influence much of the music I make today, which is laden with plenty of synth arpeggios, and just as many orchestral elements, especially strings.

For this piece, I wanted to pay proper tribute to the original arrangement of the End Titles theme, but then advance it into new territory by adding a more pronounced beat, shifting the key here and there, and even bringing a dash of the epic Opening Titles melody into play toward the end.

The video is a straightforward homage to all of the wonderful cinematography and characters of the movie. Of course I don't own the rights to any of it, and all the rights belong to their respective owners. I haven't monetized this video, nor do I want any money because of it. It is simply my humble way of paying tribute to one of the great influences in my life, and of saying thank you to its director, cinematographer, actors, and crew, as well as to composer, Vangelis and to conceptual designer Syd Mead, both of whose influence is saturated through every fibre of this film. Thank you so much for all you have given to the world.

[Forscythe]

Best remix of the classic track I've heard in so long that I can't remember a better one!

[sleepingbackbone]

Holly mother of was an amazing musical experience. Absolute masterpiece.

[DragosTudorache]

...sometime between 1992 and 1995, can't really remeber exactly, my father got a job as a cab driver, for a fancy Romanian hotel.
He was, as most east europeans back then, very curious, anxious to find and discover the new era, what happens in the west, what music do the westerners play, and why!
He met a lady that gave him a casette, one with the Vangelist and another one with Bob Marley.(i mean, a completely bizzare combination) Very strange choice i would think, but then again...
This made a tremendous impact on me: i remember listening to vangelist and bob marley, and asking my self - what is this? It was very, i mean, extremely different music than what i was listening back then.
Strange and curious times! Very strange
But then again, i met 2 of the most capable and loving human. beings of that century!

[charlesdoeseverything]

Absolute masterpiece. Had Vangelis heard this he would have been proud of what you've done with his track.

[patrick]

well... now i have tears in my eyes... this was one hell of a trip! every little clip you chose had that certain dystopian signature... the mix of these and your version of the song made it even more relatable to that future... hard to explain but yeah! you did it right! awesome work!

[SuperAshwary]

I still can't believe that this movie is connected to Alien and Predator universe... hats off to Readly Scott ❤❤😮😮

[philx]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
It was 6 min 23 sec well spent. This compact form of the movie brought me so much emotions. And the music elements that you have added to the original score is brilliant!

[FCipollo]

This is incredibly wondrous and nostalgic. The song is of a whole other magnificence. Wish I could find it to download.

[AndersonPaladin]

found this a year late to the day please keep making music this is beautiful!

[the_real_michal]

This is amazingly well done on all fronts. Thank you for putting your time and energy into this project!

[SingSing-qjfc]

The magic happens after 3 minutes: The music leaves the restraints of the original version and sets out to a newer and fresher version of the BR End Titles.
At this point I love it.

[acocesic]

Avalanche starts at 4:24...at certain moments it looks like Genesis/Vangelis track as well.

[LUISPELY]

Maravilloso film, de antología, la he visto más de 300 veces y siempre encuentro un detalle nuevo que antes no vi, esta nueva mezcla me hizo erizar la piel, hermosas notas, hermosa música, muchas gracias Cryonaut, eres un genio!!!

[italoromero]

Very interesting exploration on Vangelis' work. Highly enjoyable. It can be perfectly a videogame music!

[mmc]

Superb new arrangement!! Thanks a lot!!

[dreamodyssey-ambientspace]

I love this movie.
One of my favorites.

[JohnOwen-vb]

Blade runner director Ridley Scott vangelis excellent film music was not boring was not bettered cool movie ❤ exellent love it

[mikeleary]

What an outstanding tribute. Im in awe!

[swallowmedia]

Just stumbled on this. Really excellent piece of work ❤

[georgemachappy]

It's hard to directly compare derivative works with their originals, but this one gives it a run for its money. Bravo! A couple of listens later and it's time to listen to your UNATCO remix again, too ...