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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Tan Dun · 2000

50 min · 15 tracks · opera

A lush orchestral tapestry intertwining traditional Chinese instruments with Western classical influences, evoking cinematic grandeur.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context
When Tan Dun released 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' in 2000, he was already an acclaimed composer, known for blending Eastern and Western musical traditions. This soundtrack followed his success with the opera 'Peony Pavilion' and marked a significant moment as he transitioned into mainstream recognition through film scoring.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 3:26
  • 2 The Eternal Vow 3:03
  • 3 A Wedding Interrupted 2:18
  • 4 Night Fight 3:13
  • 5 Silk Road 3:11
  • 6 To the South 2:23
  • 7 Through the Bamboo Forest 4:25
  • 8 The Encounter 2:42
  • 9 Desert Capriccio 4:35
  • 10 In the Old Temple 3:48
  • 11 Yearning of the Sword 3:36
  • 12 Sorrow 4:04
  • 13 Farewell 2:27
  • 14 A Love Before Time (English) 3:47
  • 15 A Love Before Time (Mandarin) 3:38

What to play next

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