Hoosiers - Soundtrack

Soundtrack

The music to Hoosiers was written by veteran composer Jerry Goldsmith. Goldsmith used a hybrid of orchestral and electronic elements in juxtaposition of the 1950s setting to score the film. He also helped tie the music to the movie by using recorded hits of basketballs on a gymnasium floor to serve as additional percussion sounds. Washington Post film critic Paul Attanasio praised the soundtrack, writing, "And it's marvelously (and innovatively) scored (by composer Jerry Goldsmith), who weaves together electronics with symphonic effects to create a sense of the rhythmic energy of basketball within a traditional setting.

The score would go on to garner Goldsmith an Oscar nomination for Best Original Score, though he ultimately lost to Herbie Hancock for Round Midnight. Since the soundtrack has never been released in the United States on compact disc, it can primarily be found under the European title Best Shot.

1. "Best Shot (Theme from Hoosiers)" - 4:25
2. "You Did Good" - 7:02
3. "Coach Stays" - 2:42
4. "Pivot" - 3:29
5. "Get the Ball" - 1:49
6. "Town Meeting" - 4:47
7. "Finals" - 15:19

Goldsmith would later work with filmmakers Angelo Pizzo and David Anspaugh again on their successful 1993 sports film Rudy.