Escape From New York Soundtrack Track 8. "the Duke Arrives/the Barricade" May 2026

Created using classic gear like Prophet-5 and ARP synthesizers, paired with the Linn LM-1 drum machine. Length: Approximately 3 minutes and 35 seconds. Cinematic Context

The track (Track 8 on the standard 1981 release) is a standout piece from the Escape From New York soundtrack, composed by John Carpenter in association with Alan Howarth . It is characterized by its driving, "musclebound" synth-disco rhythms that contrast the film's otherwise minimalist and eerie atmosphere. Track Overview Composers: John Carpenter and Alan Howarth. Created using classic gear like Prophet-5 and ARP

Precision Series Various - Escape from New York, Expanded Edition [CD] This cue scores the introduction of the film's

A blend of tension-filled electronics and a unique "disco-tinted" rhythm. It is characterized by its driving

This cue scores the introduction of the film's primary antagonist, (played by Isaac Hayes). Go to product viewer dialog for this item.