Enter the Dragon
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.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its role in the popularization of martial arts films and has influenced both film scoring and jazz composition. It achieved critical acclaim, with notable recognition from publications like The New York Times, highlighting its innovative blend of sounds that set a new standard for action film soundtracks.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with resolution wave-like pacing for immersion vivid scenes of martial arts
- 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
- Gato Barbieri· León Gieco· Chris de Burgh· Luis Alberto Spinetta· Pedro Aznar· Bob Dylan· David Lebón· Frank Zappa
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prologue: The First Fight 2:36
- 2 Main Titles Standout 2:21
- 3 Su Lin (The Monk) 4:57
- 4 Sampans and Flashbacks 6:20
- 5 Han's Island Standout 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 Standout 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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