Dominic Lewis - Kyoto Eki Bullet Train (original Motion Picture Score) Info

This guide explores the high-octane score for the 2022 film Bullet Train , specifically focusing on the track and the creative "concept album" approach taken by composer Dominic Lewis . The "Concept Album" Mentality

Dominic Lewis did not set out to write a traditional orchestral score. Instead, he approached the project like a . He imagined finding an obscure 1970s vinyl record and using it as a source for samples, which meant he had to "create" that fake record before he could even start scoring the scenes. This resulted in a "gonzo" mash-up of genres, including: 70s Rock & Psychedelia British Music Hall & Go-Go Vibes 90s Grunge and Trip-Hop Enka (Traditional Japanese singing from the 1950s) Spotlight on "Kyoto Eki" This guide explores the high-octane score for the

To match the film’s chaotic energy, Lewis used several experimental techniques: He imagined finding an obscure 1970s vinyl record

Lewis described the score as "raw and messy," prioritizing "all vibe and no technique" to capture a rock 'n' roll attitude. The Character Themes The track (which translates to

While "Kyoto Eki" is a location-based track, it weaves in elements from the film's character-specific motifs:

In addition to professional enka singers, Lewis performed many of the solo vocals himself, sometimes using "sheer gibberish" to fill out the soundscape. The Character Themes

The track (which translates to "Kyoto Station") serves as a pivotal point in the score, marking the train's arrival at its final destination.