Chariots of Fire (film score)
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Chariots of Fire (film score) is the iconic, synthesizer-driven soundtrack by Vangelis for the 1981 British film, renowned for its uplifting main theme that became a symbol of triumph and perseverance.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Chariots of Fire (film score) Context triple: [Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou, notableWork, Chariots of Fire (film score)]
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Braveheart (film score)
Braveheart (film score) is James Horner’s sweeping, Celtic-influenced orchestral soundtrack for the 1995 historical epic film, widely praised for its emotional and thematic power.
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Glory (film score)
Glory (film score) is James Horner’s acclaimed orchestral soundtrack for the 1989 American Civil War film "Glory," noted for its powerful choral writing and emotional depth.
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The Walk (film score)
The Walk (film score) is a cinematic orchestral soundtrack composed by Alan Silvestri for the 2015 biographical drama film "The Walk," enhancing the tension and emotional arc of Philippe Petit's high-wire feat.
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The Robe (film score)
The Robe (film score) is a landmark 1953 orchestral film soundtrack by Alfred Newman, renowned for its lush, dramatic themes and pioneering use of CinemaScope-era widescreen scoring.
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Beowulf (2007 film score)
Beowulf (2007 film score) is a cinematic orchestral soundtrack composed by Alan Silvestri for the motion-capture fantasy film adaptation of the Old English epic poem.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Chariots of Fire (film score) Target entity description: Chariots of Fire (film score) is the iconic, synthesizer-driven soundtrack by Vangelis for the 1981 British film, renowned for its uplifting main theme that became a symbol of triumph and perseverance.
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A.
Braveheart (film score)
Braveheart (film score) is James Horner’s sweeping, Celtic-influenced orchestral soundtrack for the 1995 historical epic film, widely praised for its emotional and thematic power.
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B.
Glory (film score)
Glory (film score) is James Horner’s acclaimed orchestral soundtrack for the 1989 American Civil War film "Glory," noted for its powerful choral writing and emotional depth.
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C.
The Walk (film score)
The Walk (film score) is a cinematic orchestral soundtrack composed by Alan Silvestri for the 2015 biographical drama film "The Walk," enhancing the tension and emotional arc of Philippe Petit's high-wire feat.
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D.
The Robe (film score)
The Robe (film score) is a landmark 1953 orchestral film soundtrack by Alfred Newman, renowned for its lush, dramatic themes and pioneering use of CinemaScope-era widescreen scoring.
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E.
Beowulf (2007 film score)
Beowulf (2007 film score) is a cinematic orchestral soundtrack composed by Alan Silvestri for the motion-capture fantasy film adaptation of the Old English epic poem.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
film score
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soundtrack album ⓘ |
| associatedWithEvent | 1981 cinema release of Chariots of Fire ⓘ |
| associatedWithGenre | sports drama films ⓘ |
| awardReceived |
Academy Award for Best Original Score
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Academy Award for Best Original Score ⓘ
surface form:
Oscar for Best Original Score
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| basedOn | events in the lives of British athletes Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell ⓘ |
| composer | Vangelis ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| creator | Vangelis ⓘ |
| follows | earlier Vangelis film and television scores ⓘ |
| forWork |
Chariots of Fire
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surface form:
Chariots of Fire (1981 film)
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| genre |
electronic music
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film score ⓘ soundtrack ⓘ synthesizer music ⓘ |
| hasCulturalSignificance |
iconic sports anthem
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symbol of athletic triumph ⓘ symbol of perseverance ⓘ |
| hasInfluenceOn |
later electronic film scores
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use of synthesizers in mainstream cinema music ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Chariots of Fire
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surface form:
Chariots of Fire (main theme)
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| hasQuality |
inspirational
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synthesizer-driven ⓘ uplifting ⓘ |
| hasStyle |
melodic
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minimalist-influenced ⓘ orchestral-electronic fusion ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
perseverance
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triumph ⓘ |
| influencedBy | contemporary electronic music of the late 1970s and early 1980s ⓘ |
| language | instrumental ⓘ |
| mainInstrument | synthesizer ⓘ |
| mediaType | audio ⓘ |
| musicBy | Vangelis ⓘ |
| notableAs | one of the most recognizable film themes of the 20th century ⓘ |
| notableWork |
Chariots of Fire
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surface form:
Chariots of Fire (main theme)
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| partOf |
Chariots of Fire
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surface form:
Chariots of Fire franchise
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| publicationYear | 1981 ⓘ |
| recordedIn | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| releaseYear | 1981 ⓘ |
| usedFor |
Olympic-themed events
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inspirational scenes in media ⓘ sports montages ⓘ |
| usedIn |
opening titles of Chariots of Fire (1981 film)
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running scenes in Chariots of Fire (1981 film) ⓘ |
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Referenced by (7)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Chariots of Fire (Academy Award for Best Original Score)
this entity surface form:
Chariots of Fire (Grammy Award for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special)
subject surface form:
Vangelis
this entity surface form:
Chariots of Fire (soundtrack)
subject surface form:
Yamaha CS-80
this entity surface form:
Chariots of Fire soundtrack
this entity surface form:
Chariots of Fire (album)