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.

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

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

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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