Big Trouble in Little China cover

Big Trouble in Little China

John Carpenter

45 min · 9 tracks

A vibrant fusion of synth-heavy soundscapes and pulsating rhythms that encapsulate action and adventure.

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1986, 'Big Trouble in Little China' marked John Carpenter's return to film scoring after a series of successful horror films, including 'Halloween' and 'The Thing'. This soundtrack showcases Carpenter's unique blend of electronic music and cinematic composition, solidifying his role as a pioneer in creating atmospheric scores for genre films.
Stylistic neighbors
Tangerine Dream· Vangelis· Kraftwerk

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • pulsating rhythms for action
  • immersive synth-heavy soundscapes
  • for adventurous moods

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, steady builds
  • seek standalone hit tracks

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Big Trouble in Little China 3:15
  • 2 Pork Chop Express 3:42
  • 3 The Alley 2:00
  • 4 Here Come the Storms 2:14
  • 5 Lo Pan's Domain 4:31
  • 6 Escape From Wing Kong 7:56
  • 7 Into the Spirit Path 7:03
  • 8 The Great Arcade 10:04
  • 9 The Final Escape 4:47

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