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

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.

Precision Series Various - Escape from New York, Expanded Edition [CD] The track (Track 8 on the standard 1981

A blend of tension-filled electronics and a unique "disco-tinted" rhythm. The track (Track 8 on the standard 1981