Enter the Dragon
57 min · 17 tracks · classical music
A dynamic fusion of jazz and orchestral elements that enhances the visual spectacle of martial arts action.
Top tracks — play these first
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Prologue: The First Fight Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Main Titles — The opening track sets a thrilling tone with its bold brass and rhythmic drive, encapsulating the essence of the film's energetic narrative.
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Han's Island — This track combines suspenseful motifs with lush arrangements, mirroring the film's exotic settings and building tension around the character of Han.
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The Big Battle — Featuring intense percussion and dramatic crescendos, this piece underscores the climactic showdown, perfectly capturing the adrenaline-fueled atmosphere of martial arts combat.
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Sampans and Flashbacks — With its reflective melodies and layered instrumentation, this track evokes the film's emotional depth while complementing its action sequences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe score effectively fuses jazz and orchestral styles, creating a distinctive sound that enhances its cinematic context.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate rhythmic motifs that mirror martial arts movements, enhancing the cinematic feel.
- The running time includes multiple variations of themes, with the final track presenting an alternate version of the main title.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
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
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — It popularized jazz orchestration in film scores, establishing Schifrin's wider recognition.
- Career context
- By the time Lalo Schifrin released 'Enter the Dragon' in 1973, he was already an acclaimed composer known for his work on films and television. This soundtrack followed his previous success with the iconic score for 'Mission: Impossible' and further established him as a leading figure in film music composition, particularly within the realms of action and spy genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Herbie Hancock· Dave Brubeck
Tracklist
- 1 Prologue: The First Fight Start here 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
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