Videodrome cover

Videodrome

Howard Shore · 1982

33 min · 7 tracks

An unsettling blend of eerie synths and pulsating rhythms that echo the film's nightmarish vision.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady progression through unease
  • nightmarish soundscapes for focus
  • pulsating rhythms build tension
  • immersive listening in sequence

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat, lively tracks
  • prefer standalone, quick hits

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1982, Howard Shore was transitioning from his early work in Canadian television to international film scores. 'Videodrome' marked a significant collaboration with director David Cronenberg, showcasing Shore's ability to create atmospheric soundscapes that would define his career in cinema.
Stylistic neighbors
John Williams· Hans Zimmer· Ennio Morricone

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Welcome to Videodrome 4:13
  • 2 801 A/B 7:17
  • 3 A Slow Burn 4:49
  • 4 TV or Not TV 5:10
  • 5 TV Passions 5:51
  • 6 Pins and Needles 3:05
  • 7 Long Live the New Flesh 3:26

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