Soundtrack Magazine proudly presents a limited edition, world-premiere CD release of composer Peter Kam’s (THE WARLORDS, DRAGON) original motion picture soundtrack to the 2004 award-winning action drama THROW DOWN, directed by Johnnie To (DRUG WAR, ELECTION). The first collaboration between To and Kam, the film tells the story about a group of dreamers and their friendship that centers around the art of judo. With his previous experience in pop music songwriting, Kam created a highly melodic and enjoyable score for the film. Additionally, the composition also has a number of segments that emphasize on the rhythm of the action as well as the solemnity of judo. But in the end, those elements of revenge and decadence are transformed into friendship, dreams, and hope through the music. The whole album is also structured around these rousing elements.
The album is edited under the supervision of composer Peter Kam. Director Johnnie To is also invited to write a special note on the collaboration for this release. The liner notes were written by QIU Yang, the writer and producer of Soundtrack Magazine, based on his interview with the composer.
This is a limited edition of 1000 units, with a pull-out dynamic cover and silver stamping numbering.
黒澤明監督の映画版でも有名な富田常雄原作の『姿三四郎』をモチーフに、香港の鬼才「ザ・ミッション 非情の掟」「ＰＴＵ」のジョニー・トー監督が描くスタイリッシュな青春ノワール・ムービーのオリジナル・サウンドトラックが世界初リリース！
トラックリストアルバムの編集は、作曲家ピーター・カム氏の監修のもとで行われています。また、今回のリリースにあたり、ジョニー・トー監督を招聘し、コラボレーションに関する特別なノートを執筆しています。ライナーノーツは、Soundtrack Magazineのライター兼プロデューサーであるQIU Yangが、作曲家へのインタビューをもとに書き下ろしたものです。
引き抜き式のダイナミックカバーとシルバースタンプのナンバリングが施された1000枚限定盤。
かつて柔道の世界で最強を誇ったシト・ポウは、数年前に突然引退し、いまでは酒場のしがない雇われマスター兼バンドマンになっていた。すっかり酒に溺れて、自堕落な日々を送るシト・ポウの前に、ある日トニーと名乗る若者が現われて柔道の勝負を申し込んできた。勝負そのものはまったく相手をする素振りを見せないシト・ポウだったが、トニーのことはなぜか気に入るのだった。そんな２人の前に、日本で歌手になる夢を持つシウモンが現われ、３人の奇妙な生活が始まる…。
人生に悩む柔道の名手シト・ポウ役に、ワイルドなルックスで人気を誇るルイス・クー。熱き思いで柔道一直線タイプのトニー役に、香港四天王のひとり、アーロン・クオック。 ”いい男”ふたりの間に現れるヒロイン、シウモン役に監督のお気に入りで台湾出身のチェリー・イン。失われた夢に向かって走り続ける3人の友情と人生のファーストステップを、クールな映像とロマンス&アクションで描き上げたジョニー・トー入魂の一作!
音楽は『新宿インシデント』、『捜査官Ｘ』などのピーター・カム。
Soundtrack Magazine proudly presents a limited edition, world-premiere CD release of composer Peter Kam’s (THE WARLORDS, DRAGON) original motion picture soundtrack to the 2004 award-winning action drama THROW DOWN, directed by Johnnie To (DRUG WAR, ELECTION). The first collaboration between To and Kam, the film tells the story about a group of dreamers and their friendship that centers around the art of judo. With his previous experience in pop music songwriting, Kam created a highly melodic and enjoyable score for the film. Additionally, the composition also has a number of segments that emphasize on the rhythm of the action as well as the solemnity of judo. But in the end, those elements of revenge and decadence are transformed into friendship, dreams, and hope through the music. The whole album is also structured around these rousing elements.
The album is edited under the supervision of composer Peter Kam. Director Johnnie To is also invited to write a special note on the collaboration for this release. The liner notes were written by QIU Yang, the writer and producer of Soundtrack Magazine, based on his interview with the composer.
This is a limited edition of 1000 units, with a pull-out dynamic cover and silver stamping numbering.
01. Throw Down 00:30
02. The Challenger 02:17
03. Back Alley Judo 01:51
04. You Can Never Take Away My Dreams 02:19
05. Strange Friends 03:11
06. The Fallen 04:23
07. Bossa for One 01:54 *
08. The Strong Man 01:28**
09. Spirit of Judo 02:11
10. Chasing Dreams 04:00
11. No Time for Goodbye 01:50
12. Lost on the Way 02:42
13. Fury 02:34
14. Awakening 02:29
15. The Fighter Returns 03:12
16. The Red Balloon 02:16
17. Final Defiance 01:39
18. Summer Dreams 00:58
* Source Music
** Contains Unused Material