Videodrome
Howard Shore · 1982
33 min · 7 tracks
A haunting blend of orchestral and electronic elements creates an unsettling soundscape that mirrors the film's surreal narrative.
Top tracks — play these first
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Welcome to Videodrome — This opening track sets the tone for the entire score, blending eerie synths with orchestral textures that evoke a sense of impending dread.
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A Slow Burn — The gradual build-up in this piece encapsulates the film's tension, using minimalist motifs to create an atmosphere of psychological unease.
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Long Live the New Flesh — This track’s pulsating rhythms and dissonant harmonies reflect the film's themes of transformation and identity, making it a pivotal moment in the score.
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
- seeking upbeat, lively tracks
- prefer standalone, quick hits
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1982, Videodrome marked a significant collaboration between Howard Shore and director David Cronenberg, following their successful partnership on Scanners. At this point in his career, Shore was transitioning from television work to film scoring, establishing himself as a key composer in the horror genre.
- 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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