Tai-Pan Soundtrack (

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Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Tai-Pan

Title in Italiano:

Tai-Pan

Title in Português:

Tai-Pan, o Chefe Absoluto

Title in Français:

Tai-Pan

Title in Türk:

Tai-Pan

Title in Deutsch:

Tai-Pan

Synopsis

Tai-Pan is a novel by James Clavell that tells the story of Dirk Struan, a powerful and ruthless trader in 19th century Hong Kong. Struan, also known as the Tai-Pan, is determined to establish his trading empire in the region, facing challenges from rival traders and the British authorities.

As Struan navigates the complex political and social landscape of Hong Kong, he must also contend with personal betrayals and conflicts within his own family. The novel explores themes of power, ambition, and the clash of cultures in a rapidly changing world.

Tai-Pan is a gripping tale of adventure and intrigue, set against the backdrop of colonial Hong Kong. Clavell's vivid descriptions and richly drawn characters bring the bustling port city to life, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction and epic sagas.

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Play Title Artist
Tai-Pan
Mazurka
Trevor L. Sharpe: Arrangement
Main Title
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Macao
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Culum
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Brock
Maurice Jarre: Performer
May-May
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Chinese Fog
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Jinqua
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Love and Typhoon
Maurice Jarre: Performer
It Was A Boy
Maurice Jarre: Performer
A New Tai-Pan
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Dances from NOTRE DAME DE PARIS: Prelude
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Fete de fous (The Feast of Fools)
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Grimace de Quasimodo (Entrance of Quasimodo)
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Marche du roi – Le Tour de la ville (The King's March)
Maurice Jarre: Performer
La Belle et la Bête – Pas de deux (Beauty and the Beast)
Maurice Jarre: Performer
La Cour des miracles (The Court of Miracles)
Maurice Jarre: Performer
ORIENT SUITE: TAI PAN – Overture
Maurice Jarre: Performer
SHOGUN – Mariko's Theme
Maurice Jarre: Performer
SHOGUN – Tea and Jealousy
Maurice Jarre: Performer
THE PALANQUIN OF TEARS
Maurice Jarre: Performer
THE MESSAGE – Concert Suite: The Declaration
Maurice Jarre: Performer
The Hegira and Expulsion
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Building the First Mosque
Maurice Jarre: Performer
The Prayer and The Spread of Islam
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Entry into Mecca
Maurice Jarre: Performer
THE BLACK MARBLE: True Romance (Dark Eyes) and End Titles
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Disc Time:
Maurice Jarre: Performer
A PASSAGE TO INDIA: Bombay March
Maurice Jarre: Performer
THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER (CROSSED SWORDS): Main Title and The Prince and The Pauper
Maurice Jarre: Performer
MOURIR A MADRID: To Die in Madrid
Maurice Jarre: Performer
BEHOLD A PALE HORSE: Spain Regained
Maurice Jarre: Performer
March from Behold a Pale Horse
Maurice Jarre: Performer
THE COLLECTOR – Concert Suite: The Collector / The Catch / End Titles Music
Maurice Jarre: Performer
A WALK IN THE CLOUDS: The Harvest
Maurice Jarre: Performer
UPRISING – Concert Suite: Out of the Sewers / Uprising / I Am Lucky
Maurice Jarre: Performer
POPE JOAN: Overture
Maurice Jarre: Performer
TWO BITS (unused score): Two Bits
Maurice Jarre: Performer
THE NIGHT OF THE GENERALS: Lieutenant General Tanz / On the Terrace at Versailles
Maurice Jarre: Performer
THE BRIDE: THE BRIDE
Maurice Jarre: Performer
GIUBELIO – Cantata for Orchestra & Chorus: Heri (Yesterday)
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Hodie (Today)
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Semper (Always)
Maurice Jarre: Performer
King's Row - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Mr. Destiny - "Mr. Destiny"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Golddiggers - "Bear Mountain"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
The Boy Who Could Fly - "In The Air"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
The Adventures Of Huck Finn - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Animal Farm - "End Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Paulie - "Medley"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Mousehunt - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
My Dog Skip - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Diamonds - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Amazing Grace And Chuck - "Hometown"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Bed And Breakfast - "End Credits"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Kimberly - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Free Willy 3 - "Awakening"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael - "In Her Limousine"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
I'll Do Anything - "Matt"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
War Of The Buttons - "Front Titles"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Lionheart - "King Richard"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Deep Blue Sea - "Aftermath"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Evolution - "Our Heroes"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
The Burbs - "End Titles"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Dragonheart: A New Beginning - "Main Titles"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Amazing Stories: The Mission - "The Landing"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Sky Bandits - "End Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Kull the Conquerer - "Kull the Conquerer"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Terminal Velocity - "Cadillac Freefall"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Vertical Limit - "Three Years Later"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Drop Zone - "Too Many Notes"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
The Watcher - "Driven"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Alien 3 - "Adagio"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Man on Fire - "Man on Fire"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
We're No Angels - "Introduction and Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
The Big Kahuna - "The Big Kahuna"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
This World, Then the Fireworks - "The Pick-up"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Touch of Evil - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
The Man Who Knew Too Little - "The Man Who Knew Too Little"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Cool World - "The Cool World Stomp"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Trimph Of The Spirit - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
On The Beach - "From The Beach, Silently Weeping"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
The Last Butterfly - "End Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Crossing The Line - "End Titles"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
And The Band Played On - "And The Band Played On"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
It's My Party - "It's My Party"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Careful, He Might Hear You - "Main Theme"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Return To Paradise - "Looking At You"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Instinct - "Everybody Goes"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
The Tailor Of Panama - "Harry Pendel : The Tailor Of Panama"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
The Linguini Incident - "Habanera"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Mrs. Parker And The Vicious Circle - "Into Love And Out Again"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Mobsters - "Theme For Mara"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Guilty By Suspicion - "End Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
White Palace - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Lover's Prayer - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Lovesick - "Main Theme"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Zelly And Me - "Zelly And Me"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Dead Again - "The Headlines"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Dolores Claiborne - "End Credits"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Pacific Heights - "Part II"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Bloodline - "Out Of The Past"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Bliss - "Wedding"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Cruel Intentions - "Pussy"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Wild Things - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Presumed Innocent - "Presumed Innocent"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Damage - "The Last Time"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
The Stars Fell On Henrietta - "Theme And Variations"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Rich In Love - "Stop Thinking About Her"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
The Stand - "Ain't She Beautiful"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Golden Gate - "Golden Gate"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
M. Butterfly - "M. Butterfly"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Pavilion Of Women - "Together Forever"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Tai Pan - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Othello - "Main Title"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Much Ado About Nothing - "Overture"
Marco Beltrami: Performer
Christopher Colombus : The Discovery - "A Hero's Welcome"
Marco Beltrami: Performer

User reviews

Joshua Lee
7/10

Each track in the soundtrack evokes a different emotion, from suspenseful to triumphant, adding depth to the story of Dirk Struan and his quest for power.

Andrew Moore
9/10

The orchestral arrangements in the soundtrack of Tai-Pan are truly captivating, evoking a sense of grandeur and drama that mirrors the epic scope of the story. The melodies are haunting and evocative, adding emotional depth to the characters and events unfolding on the pages of James Clavell's masterpiece.

Ashley Martinez
8/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Tai-Pan is a standout feature that enhances the storytelling and brings the world of the novel to life in a memorable way.

Thomas Baker
8/10

The music beautifully complements the rich descriptions of the bustling port city in the novel, enhancing the overall reading experience.

Ronald Johnson
5/10

Each track in the soundtrack is evocative and atmospheric, transporting listeners to the bustling streets of colonial Hong Kong and immersing them in the complex political and social landscape of the time.

Kenneth Green
8/10

The soundtrack's use of traditional Asian instruments adds an authentic touch to the storytelling, enhancing the cultural backdrop of the novel.

Paul Walker
7/10

The sweeping orchestral pieces in the soundtrack perfectly capture the grandeur and scale of Dirk Struan's ambitions and struggles in colonial Hong Kong.

Dorothy Brown
7/10

Listening to the music of Tai-Pan outside of reading the novel still evokes a sense of nostalgia and adventure, making it a standout soundtrack in its own right.

Brian Brown
5/10

The fusion of traditional Chinese instruments with Western orchestration adds depth and authenticity to the soundtrack, enhancing the storytelling and evoking the clash of cultures depicted in the novel.

Donna Hall
8/10

I found myself fully immersed in the world of Tai-Pan thanks to the atmospheric and evocative music that accompanied the scenes of trade and conflict.

Kimberly Campbell
10/10

The soundtrack of Tai-Pan perfectly captures the essence of the 19th-century Hong Kong setting, immersing the listener in the world of trading empires, power struggles, and cultural clashes. The music enhances the storytelling, creating a rich and atmospheric experience that complements the novel's themes of ambition and betrayal.

Kimberly Nelson
8/10

The soundtrack of Tai-Pan perfectly captures the essence of 19th century Hong Kong, transporting me to a world of adventure and intrigue.

Margaret Walker
5/10

The music perfectly complements the themes of power and ambition, creating a sense of tension and drama that mirrors Dirk Struan's journey to establish his trading empire.

Amanda Johnson
6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Tai-Pan is a masterful work that enhances the reading experience of the novel, adding an extra layer of emotion and depth to the story of Dirk Struan and his quest for power and dominance in Hong Kong.

Linda Jackson
5/10

The soundtrack of Tai-Pan captures the essence of 19th century Hong Kong, immersing listeners in the vibrant and exotic world of the novel.