A suspenseful film score by Dimitri Tiomkin, capturing the tension and drama of a commercial airline flight facing a life-threatening emergency.
Musical Setting
Musical Expression
Starts with a slow, melancholic tempo, gradually building tension with powerful brass and strings. Evokes a sense of anticipation and high stakes.
Performance Challenges
Trivia
Known for being the main theme of a 1954 film directed by William A. Wellman, this instrumental piece became widely popular and won a prestigious industry award for Best Original Song.
