ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK – MAIN THEME (by John Carpenter: Escape From New York movie soundtrack)

SUMMARY:                                     RUNNING TIME: 3:53 Min.

From the 1981 film introducing Kurt Russell’s eye-patched rogue, Snake Plissken, this bleak theme appears on the 2005 CD release for the movie’s soundtrack.  The film’s director, John Carpenter ,is also credited for the film’s instrumental score. 

REVIEW:

Steadily propelled by an ominous beat, the track defines the film’s grim, futuristic tone. Even more so, John Carpenter ensures that this track is synonymous with ever-cool mercenary-convict Snake Plissken’s brand of reluctant heroism.  For fans of the movie, this instrumental is worth adding to any sci-fi/fantasy playlists.   

Note: As a suggestion, Brad Fiedel’s menacing instrumental for James Cameron’s 1984 Terminator main theme would be an ideal companion download.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING:                7½ Stars

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