Composer

:

Tan Dun

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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2000

Average_duration

:

44:30

Movement_count

:

14

Movement ....

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a martial arts film directed by Ang Lee, released in 2000. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Wang Dulu. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2000 and was released in the United States in December of the same year. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $213 million worldwide and winning four Academy Awards. The film is divided into four movements, each with its own distinct tone and style. The first movement introduces the main characters and sets up the central conflict. The second movement focuses on the romance between Li Mu Bai and Yu Shu Lien. The third movement is the action-packed climax of the film, featuring a series of intense fight scenes. The final movement brings the story to a close and resolves the various plot threads. The soundtrack for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was composed by Tan Dun, a Chinese composer known for his work in film, opera, and classical music. The score features a blend of traditional Chinese instruments and Western orchestration, creating a unique and evocative sound. The score also incorporates elements of Chinese opera and folk music, adding to the film's sense of cultural authenticity. The soundtrack is notable for its use of the erhu, a two-stringed Chinese instrument that is often used in traditional Chinese music. The erhu is featured prominently in several of the film's key scenes, including the opening credits and the climactic battle sequence. The score also features a haunting vocal performance by Chinese singer CoCo Lee, who sings the film's main theme, "A Love Before Time." Overall, the soundtrack for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a masterful blend of traditional Chinese music and Western orchestration. It perfectly captures the film's sense of epic adventure and cultural authenticity, and remains one of the most beloved film scores of all time.

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