'' Blade Runner '' is the soundtrack album for the 1982 film '' Blade Runner '' , composed by Greek electronic music composer Vangelis . It is mostly a dark , melodic combination of classical composition and synthesizers which mirrors the futuristic film noir envisioned by director Ridley Scott . The original soundtrack release was delayed for over a decade , until 1994 , despite the music being well-received by fans and critically acclaimed — it was nominated in 1983 for a BAFTA and Golden Globe as best original score . The soundtrack is regarded as a historically important piece in the genre of electronic music
Golden Globe
40th Golden Globe Awards
Blade Runner (soundtrack)