Hans Zimmer - Radio Flyer

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Review by Bill Vick

Album Review: Radio Flyer by Hans Zimmer (1992) Hans Zimmer’s Radio Flyer is one of those hidden gems in the Stage & Screen genre that doesn’t scream for attention but quietly pulls you into its world. Released in 1992 under Big Screen Music, this score-based album is tied to the movie of the same name—a story about childhood wonder, adventure, and emotional weight. If you’re a fan of Zimmer’s knack for blending orchestral grandeur with heartfelt simplicity, you’ll find plenty to love here. The album kicks off strong with “Building The Flyer / On The Road To Geronimo”, which immediately sets the tone. It’s got this sweeping energy, like you’re watching someone take their first steps toward an epic journey. The strings swell just enough to make your chest feel tight, but there’s also a playful bounce lurking underneath. I remember this track because it feels alive—it’s cinematic without being overblown, and it perfectly captures that mix of innocence and ambition. You can almost picture kids running around, building something out of scraps, dreaming big. Another standout is “Sampson And Shane / Fisher’s Legend / The Big Idea.” This piece has more layers than a lasagna. It starts soft, almost melancholic, before erupting into this triumphant crescendo that makes you wanna stand up and cheer. Zimmer really knows how to tug at heartstrings while keeping things grounded. What sticks with me most is how the music mirrors the characters’ emotional arcs—there’s tension, resolution, and a sense of hope that lingers long after the last note fades. The rest of the tracks—like “Lost Secrets And Fascinations” or “Expeditioning / Mix The Potion / Four Discoveries”—are solid, though they don’t hit quite as hard as the two mentioned above. Still, they add texture to the overall experience, creating a cohesive soundscape that feels both intimate and larger-than-life. What strikes me about Radio Flyer is how unassuming it is. It’s not Zimmer’s flashiest work, nor does it try to be. Instead, it focuses on storytelling through subtlety, letting the listener fill in the blanks. For a score album, it holds up surprisingly well outside the context of the film too. Here’s the thing: listening to Radio Flyer feels like rediscovering an old toy from your childhood—you forgot how much joy it brought you until you held it again. In a weird way, this album reminds me of why we fall in love with music in the first place: it tells stories without needing words. And honestly? That’s kinda magical.

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Artist: Hans Zimmer
Album: Radio Flyer

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TrackDurationPreview
Building The Flyer / On The Road To Geronimo / Lost Secrets And Fascinations
Sampson And Shane / Fisher´s Legend / The Big Idea
Expeditioning / Mix The Potion / Four Discoveries
The Name Game

Catalog Numbers

9 24454-4

Labels

Big Screen Music

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About Hans Zimmer

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German composer and record producer. Head of composers studio . Born: 12 September 1957 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Zimmer began his musical career playing keyboards and synthesizers with, among others, the bands (with from ) and (""). He was also a member of the electro-wave band . In the 1980s he worked with film composer Stanley Myers, but his breakthrough came with completing the score for film "Rain Man" (1988), which was nominated for an Academy Award. Since then, Zimmer and his studios have composed music for many major blockbusters. In 1995 he received an Academy Award for Best Original Score for the animated movie "The Lion King" (1995). From a vast catalogue of work, he composed the theme for the boxing series "" (2005), and also produced the soundtracks for the anime series "Blood+" (2005). Zimmer's lives and works in Santa Monica, California where his studio, Remote Control Productions (formerly known as Media Ventures) is based, which hosts several accomplished producers. Some later composers who worked for him include and , among others.

Real Name

    • Hans Florian Zimmer

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that Hans Zimmer's *Radio Flyer* album is more than just a movie score? Released in 1992, it’s packed with emotional depth and storytelling. Tracks like "Lost Secrets And Fascinations" and "The Name Game" feel like mini-adventures on their own. The music perfectly blends wonder and nostalgia, capturing the heart of the film’s story. It’s wild how Zimmer can make you feel so much without a single word.