Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon

Label: Sony Classical
Release Year: 2000
Barcode: 5099708934729
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Score
Composer: Tan Dun

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), directed by Ang Lee, is a visually stunning martial arts epic that blends action, romance, and philosophy. Set in Qing Dynasty China, the film follows the story of warriors Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun-fat) and Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh), who are entangled in a complex web of love, duty, and revenge. When Li Mu Bai’s legendary sword, the Green Destiny, is stolen by the rebellious and highly skilled Jen Yu (Zhang Ziyi), a thrilling pursuit ensues, leading to breathtaking fight sequences, including a gravity-defying battle among bamboo treetops. The film’s choreography, directed by Yuen Woo-ping, is both poetic and exhilarating, showcasing the characters’ mastery of Wuxia-style combat.

Beyond its action, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon explores themes of repressed emotions, personal freedom, and the consequences of choices. Li Mu Bai and Shu Lien’s unspoken love contrasts with Jen Yu’s reckless pursuit of independence, highlighting the tension between tradition and desire. The film’s cinematography captures the beauty of China’s landscapes, while its evocative score by Tan Dun, featuring cellist Yo-Yo Ma, enhances its emotional depth. A critical and commercial success, the film won four Academy Awards, including Best Foreign Language Film, and remains one of the most influential martial arts films ever made.

Track Listing

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Tan Dun

The Eternal Vow from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Tan Dun

A Wedding Interrupted
Tan Dun

Night Fight
Tan Dun

Silk Road
Tan Dun

To the South
Tan Dun

Through the Bamboo Forest
Tan Dun

The Encounter
Tan Dun

Desert Capriccio
Tan Dun

In the Old Temple
Tan Dun

Yearning of the Sword
Tan Dun

Sorrow
Tan Dun

Farewell
Tan Dun

A Love Before Time
Tan Dun
Coco Lee

A Love Before Time (Mandarin)
Tan Dun
Coco Lee

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