Isle of Dogs – Original Soundtrack cover

Isle of Dogs – Original Soundtrack

Alexandre Desplat · 2018

43 min · 22 tracks

A whimsical blend of orchestral textures and traditional Japanese influences, brimming with playful energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful energy for whimsical moments
  • short bursts of vibrant sound
  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • engaging background for focused tasks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking long, immersive tracks
  • dislike of orchestral textures

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2018, Alexandre Desplat was an established composer known for his work on films like 'The Grand Budapest Hotel,' which won him an Academy Award. The 'Isle of Dogs' soundtrack followed his Oscar win and showcased his ability to weave cultural motifs into cinematic scores, further solidifying his reputation in the realm of film music.
Stylistic neighbors
Hans Zimmer· John Williams· Thomas Newman

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Shinto Shrine 1:56
  • 2 Taiko Drumming 0:51
  • 3 The Municipal Dome 2:29
  • 4 Six Months Later + Dogfight 2:05
  • 5 The Hero Pack 1:08
  • 6 First Crash‐Landing 0:56
  • 7 Kanbei & Katsushiro – Kikuchiyo’s Mambo (from Seven Samurai) 0:53
  • 8 Second Crash‐Landing + Bath House + Beach Attack 4:07
  • 9 Nutmeg 0:48
  • 10 Kosame No Oka (from Drunken Angel) 1:06
  • 11 I Won’t Hurt You 2:24
  • 12 Toshiro 1:08
  • 13 Jupiter and Oracle + Aboriginal Dogs 2:05
  • 14 Sushi Scene 1:42
  • 15 Midnight Sleighride (from “The Lieutenant Kije Suite”) 3:02
  • 16 Pagoda Slide 1:09
  • 17 First Bath of a Stray Dog 0:27
  • 18 TV Drumming 0:32
  • 19 Kobayashi Canine‐Testing Laboratory 1:58
  • 20 Tokyo Shoe Shine Boy 3:03
  • 21 Re‐Election Night, Parts 1–3 5:00
  • 22 End Titles 4:52

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata