Enter the Dragon cover

Enter the Dragon

Lalo Schifrin

57 min · 17 tracks · classical · bossa nova · bebop

A vibrant fusion of jazz, orchestral arrangements, and eastern motifs that captures the essence of martial arts cinema.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with resolution
  • wave-like pacing for immersion
  • vivid scenes of martial arts
  • evocative themes for focused listening
  • short tracks for quick engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1973, 'Enter the Dragon' marked Lalo Schifrin's transition to film scores after establishing his reputation in jazz and classical music. This soundtrack came shortly after his acclaimed work on 'Mission: Impossible', solidifying his status as a prominent composer in Hollywood.
Stylistic neighbors
Chick Corea· Herbie Hancock· Dave Brubeck

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Prologue: The First Fight 2:36
  • 2 Main Titles 2:21
  • 3 Su Lin (The Monk) 4:57
  • 4 Sampans and Flashbacks 6:20
  • 5 Han's Island 2:56
  • 6 The Banquet 3:02
  • 7 Headset Jazz 2:10
  • 8 The Gentle Softness 2:40
  • 9 Into the Night 3:43
  • 10 Goodbye Oharra 1:54
  • 11 Bamboo Birdcage 2:32
  • 12 Han's Cruelty 3:09
  • 13 The Human Fly 3:34
  • 14 The Big Battle 4:47
  • 15 Broken Mirrors 5:54
  • 16 End Titles 1:16
  • 17 Main Titles (alternate) 3:17

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata