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The Man with the Golden Gun

John Barry · 1974

43 min · 12 tracks · film score

A lush orchestral score blends suspenseful motifs with jazzy undertones, capturing the essence of 007’s world.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • lush orchestral suspenseful motifs
  • dynamic thematic exploration journey
  • wave-like pacing with tension
  • immersive cinematic listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • dislike orchestral arrangements

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1974, 'The Man with the Golden Gun' was John Barry's eighth Bond soundtrack, following his acclaimed work on 'Live and Let Die'. By this time, Barry had firmly established himself as the definitive composer for the James Bond franchise, contributing to its iconic sound and elevating cinematic scores.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Man With the Golden Gun (main title) 2:37
  • 2 Scaramanga’s Fun House 4:39
  • 3 Chew Me in Grisly Land 4:01
  • 4 The Man With the Golden Gun 2:32
  • 5 Getting the Bullet 2:45
  • 6 Goodnight Goodnight 5:22
  • 7 Let’s Go Get ’em 3:44
  • 8 Hip’s Trip 3:21
  • 9 Kung Fu Fight 1:57
  • 10 In Search of Scaramanga’s Island 2:31
  • 11 Return to Scaramanga’s Fun House 6:28
  • 12 The Man With the Golden Gun (end title) 3:05

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