Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Tina Turner · 1985
44 min · 6 tracks · country · funk · R&B
A sweeping orchestral score intertwines with pop-infused anthems, embodying the film's dystopian spirit.
Why this album works
The soundtrack features the hit single 'We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome),' which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, significantly elevating both Jarre's profile and Tina Turner's resurgence in popular music. Additionally, the film itself has remained a cultural touchstone, influencing visual aesthetics in post-apocalyptic genres.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing fluctuations
- Context
- In 1985, Maurice Jarre was already an established composer known for his work on 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Doctor Zhivago.' The soundtrack for 'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome' came during a period when he was transitioning into more contemporary projects, marking his collaboration with Tina Turner and showcasing his ability to blend classical composition with modern pop influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Mylène Farmer· Roxette· Kate Bush· ABBA· Puffy AmiYumi· The Cranberries· Christina Aguilera
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome) Standout 6:09
- 2 One of the Living Standout 5:58
- 3 Bartertown Standout 8:27
- 4 The Children 2:12
- 5 Coming Home 15:10
- 6 We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome) (instrumental) 6:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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