Dominic Lewis - Kyoto Eki Bullet Train (original — Motion Picture Score)

This guide explores the high-octane score for the 2022 film Bullet Train , specifically focusing on the track and the creative "concept album" approach taken by composer Dominic Lewis . The "Concept Album" Mentality

The track (which translates to "Kyoto Station") serves as a pivotal point in the score, marking the train's arrival at its final destination. This guide explores the high-octane score for the

In addition to professional enka singers, Lewis performed many of the solo vocals himself, sometimes using "sheer gibberish" to fill out the soundscape. The Character Themes The Character Themes Lewis described the score as

Lewis described the score as "raw and messy," prioritizing "all vibe and no technique" to capture a rock 'n' roll attitude. He imagined finding an obscure 1970s vinyl record

To match the film’s chaotic energy, Lewis used several experimental techniques:

Dominic Lewis did not set out to write a traditional orchestral score. Instead, he approached the project like a . He imagined finding an obscure 1970s vinyl record and using it as a source for samples, which meant he had to "create" that fake record before he could even start scoring the scenes. This resulted in a "gonzo" mash-up of genres, including: 70s Rock & Psychedelia British Music Hall & Go-Go Vibes 90s Grunge and Trip-Hop Enka (Traditional Japanese singing from the 1950s) Spotlight on "Kyoto Eki"

The track briefly teases the "Fate" theme—a two-note ascending phrase often associated with the character Ladybug—before it is overtaken by more aggressive elements representing the film's primary antagonist.