• The Karate Kid (1984) Soundtrack OST •

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Tags: bonsai, karate student

Alternate Names:

Title in Español:

Karate Kid (El momento de la verdad)

Title in Italiano:

Per vincere domani (The Karate Kid)

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Synopsis

The Karate Kid is a classic 1984 film about a young boy named Daniel LaRusso who moves to a new town and becomes the target of a group of bullies from a local karate dojo.

Daniel is determined to learn karate and defend himself, so he seeks out the help of Mr. Miyagi, a wise and skilled martial artist who agrees to train him.

Under Mr. Miyagi's guidance, Daniel learns important life lessons as well as karate techniques, and he eventually enters a karate tournament to face his bullies and prove himself.

The film is a heartwarming story of friendship, perseverance, and the power of believing in oneself.

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Play	Title	Artist
	The Karate Kid
	The Moment of Truth	Dennis Lambert: Lyrics Bill Conti: Performer Survivor: Performer Ron Nevison: Produced
	(It Takes) Two to Tango	Dennis Lambert: Writer Dennis Lambert: Produced Paul Davis: Performer
	(Bop Bop) on the Beach	Mike Love: Writer Mike Love: Produced The Flirts: Performer
	Desire	Gang of Four: Performer Andy Gill: Writer Jon King: Produced
	Feel the Night	Bill Conti: Performer Bill Conti: Produced
	You're the Best	Bill Conti: Performer Bill Conti: Produced Joe Esposito: Performer Allee Willis: Lyrics
	Young Hearts	Commuter: Performer Dave Merenda: Writer Dave Merenda: Produced
	Cruel Summer	Bananarama: Performer Tony Swain: Writer
	Fascination	Fermo Dante Marchetti: Performer Maurice de Féraudy: Lyrics
	Happy Birthday to You	Patty S. Hill: Writer Pat Morita: Performer
	Back Street Life	Pat Morita: Performer
	Leaving Detroit	James Horner: Performer
	Looking for Mr. Han	James Horner: Performer
	Kung Fu Heaven	James Horner: Performer
	"I Want To Go Home" - The Forbidden City	James Horner: Performer
	The Lunchroom	James Horner: Performer
	Backstreet Beating	James Horner: Performer
	Han's Kung Fu	James Horner: Performer
	Ancient Chinese Medicine	James Horner: Performer
	Beijing Valentine	James Horner: Performer
	Mei Ying's Kiss	James Horner: Performer
	Jacket On, Jacket Off	James Horner: Performer
	Journey to the Spiritual Mountain	James Horner: Performer
	Hard Training	James Horner: Performer
	All Work and No Play	James Horner: Performer
	From Master to Student to Master	James Horner: Performer
	Dre's Gift and Apology	James Horner: Performer
	Tournament Time	James Horner: Performer
	Final Contest	James Horner: Performer
	The Karate Kid - I Want To Go Home	James Horner: Performer
	Avatar - War	James Horner: Performer
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	Troy - Remember	James Horner: Performer
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	The Mask Of Zorro	James Horner: Performer
	Titanic - My Heart Will Go On	James Horner: Performer
	Titanic - Take Her To Sea, Mr. Murdoch	James Horner: Performer
	Ransom	James Horner: Performer
	Apollo 13	James Horner: Performer
	Braveheart - For The Love Of A Princess	James Horner: Performer
	Braveheart - End Titles	James Horner: Performer
	Legends Of the Fall	James Horner: Performer
	Disc Time:	James Horner: Performer
	Man Without A Face - Lookout Point/End Titles	James Horner: Performer
	We're Back : A Dinosaur Story - A Special Story	James Horner: Performer
	Patriot Games - Electronic Battlefield	James Horner: Performer
	The Rocketeer - To the Rescue/End Credits	James Horner: Performer
	Glory - Charging Fort Wagner	James Horner: Performer
	Glory - End Credits	James Horner: Performer
	Willow	James Horner: Performer
	The Land Before Time	James Horner: Performer
	Aliens - Prelude/Ripleys Rescue	James Horner: Performer
	Cocoon	James Horner: Performer
	Star Trek III : The Search For Spock - Bird Of Prey Decloaks	James Horner: Performer
	Star Trek II The Wrath of Khan - End Titles	James Horner: Performer
	Battle Beyond The Stars	James Horner: Performer
	Main Title	Bill Conti: Performer
	Fite Nite	Bill Conti: Performer
	Bumpy Ride	Bill Conti: Performer
	Dan Ducks Out	Bill Conti: Performer
	Bonsai Tree	Bill Conti: Performer
	Decorate The Gym	Bill Conti: Performer
	Miyagi Rattles Bones	Bill Conti: Performer
	Miyagi Intercedes	Bill Conti: Performer
	On To Miyagi's	Bill Conti: Performer
	The Pact	Bill Conti: Performer
	Troubled Lovers	Bill Conti: Performer
	Japanese Sander	Bill Conti: Performer
	Paint The Fence	Bill Conti: Performer
	Daniel Sees The Bird	Bill Conti: Performer
	Fish And Train	Bill Conti: Performer
	Training Hard	Bill Conti: Performer
	The Kiss	Bill Conti: Performer
	Japanese Hand Clap	Bill Conti: Performer
	No Mercy	Bill Conti: Performer
	Daniel's Moment Of Truth	Bill Conti: Performer
	BONUS TRACKS: Fish And Train (Alternate Ending)	Bill Conti: Performer
	Miyagi Rattles Bones (Alternate Ending)	Bill Conti: Performer
	Japanese Hand Clap (Opening With Overlay)	Bill Conti: Performer
	Japanese Hand Clap (Alternate Opening)	Bill Conti: Performer
	No Mercy (Opening With Overlay)	Bill Conti: Performer
	Daniel's Moment Of Truth (Alternate Take)	Bill Conti: Performer
	THE FILM SCORE: Main Title	Bill Conti: Performer
	ADDITIONAL MUSIC: Fish And Train (Alternate Ending)	Bill Conti: Performer
	Fish & Train	Bill Conti: Performer
	Six Months Later	Bill Conti: Performer
	Breathing / Daniel Nails It	Bill Conti: Performer
	Okinawa	Bill Conti: Performer
	Honor Very Serious	Bill Conti: Performer
	Time Flies	Bill Conti: Performer
	Enter Sato	Bill Conti: Performer
	Miyagi's Home	Bill Conti: Performer
	No Choice	Bill Conti: Performer
	The Funeral	Bill Conti: Performer
	Their Song	Bill Conti: Performer
	Rekindled Love	Bill Conti: Performer
	Miyagi	Bill Conti: Performer
	Miyagi's Attack	Bill Conti: Performer
	Daniel and Kumiko	Bill Conti: Performer
	Daniel Leaves	Bill Conti: Performer
	Old Friends	Bill Conti: Performer
	Moon Spots	Bill Conti: Performer
	Daniel's Triumph	Bill Conti: Performer
	Terry Silver	Bill Conti: Performer
	The Last Tree	Bill Conti: Performer
	Terry's Next Move	Bill Conti: Performer
	The Hidden Tree	Bill Conti: Performer
	Terry Sneaks In	Bill Conti: Performer
	Mike States His Case	Bill Conti: Performer
	Getting the Tree	Bill Conti: Performer
	Jessica's Slip	Bill Conti: Performer
	Daniel Signs Up	Bill Conti: Performer
	Miyagi's Prayer	Bill Conti: Performer
	Daniel Submits	Bill Conti: Performer
	Miyagi's Shut Out	Bill Conti: Performer
	Terry Owns Daniel	Bill Conti: Performer
	Jessica's Kiss	Bill Conti: Performer
	Daniel's Resolution	Bill Conti: Performer
	Miyagi Kicks Butt	Bill Conti: Performer
	Kata Training	Bill Conti: Performer
	Bonsai Prayer	Bill Conti: Performer
	The Final Blow	Bill Conti: Performer
	The Next Karate Kid	Bill Conti: Performer
	Regiment of Heroes	Bill Conti: Performer
	Julie Storms Out	Bill Conti: Performer
	Cops Chase Julie	Bill Conti: Performer
	Trainyard Emotions	Bill Conti: Performer
	3M1	Bill Conti: Performer
	The Pizza Guy	Bill Conti: Performer
	Julie and Miyagi	Bill Conti: Performer
	Julie's Fight	Bill Conti: Performer
	Monk Headquarters	Bill Conti: Performer
	Dining with Monks	Bill Conti: Performer
	Julie-san Satori	Bill Conti: Performer
	Training Montage	Bill Conti: Performer
	Zen Archery	Bill Conti: Performer
	Welcome Home, Julie	Bill Conti: Performer
	Rooftop Fight	Bill Conti: Performer
	Angel Flies	Bill Conti: Performer
	The Monks Arrive	Bill Conti: Performer
	Miyagi Tears	Bill Conti: Performer
	Bowling for Monks	Bill Conti: Performer
	The Alphas Drop In	Bill Conti: Performer
	The Alphas Clobber Eric	Bill Conti: Performer
	Julie Fights	Bill Conti: Performer
	Miyagi's Big Fight	Bill Conti: Performer
	Fight Night	Bill Conti: Performer
	A Bumpy Ride	Bill Conti: Performer
	Miyagi Rattles The Bones	Bill Conti: Performer
	Daniel's Courage	Bill Conti: Performer
	Breaking The Sound Barrier / Shepard's Flight	Bill Conti: Performer
	Training	Bill Conti: Performer
	Almost Ready	Bill Conti: Performer
	Flight Of The F-104	Bill Conti: Performer
	Glenn's Flight	Bill Conti: Performer
	Space	Bill Conti: Performer
	Yeager's Triumph	Bill Conti: Performer
	"An Unmarried Woman"	Bill Conti: Performer
	Theme From "F.I.S.T."	Bill Conti: Performer
	Checkpoint (from Gotcha)	Bill Conti: Performer
	Over The Edge (from Gotcha)	Bill Conti: Performer

User reviews

Jennifer Carter

10/10

Each time I listen to the songs from The Karate Kid, I can't help but feel motivated and inspired by the themes of perseverance and self-belief that are present throughout the film.

Betty Martin

5/10

The use of traditional Japanese music in the soundtrack adds an authentic and cultural dimension to the story, especially in scenes involving Mr. Miyagi's teachings.

Ashley Mitchell

10/10

The soundtrack of The Karate Kid really sets the tone for the entire movie, with its mix of energetic and emotional tracks that perfectly complement the story and characters.

Susan Brown

6/10

The musical score enhances the storytelling, adding depth and emotion to key moments in the movie, such as Daniel's training with Mr. Miyagi or his final showdown with his bullies.

Dorothy Carter

6/10

The soundtrack's blend of energetic rock tracks and more contemplative melodies mirrors the journey of the characters, from moments of triumph to moments of introspection.

Jennifer Wright

5/10

The music in The Karate Kid helps to build tension and excitement during the tournament scenes, creating a sense of anticipation and adrenaline for the audience.

Margaret Williams

8/10

The iconic song You're the Best by Joe Esposito is not only a catchy tune but also serves as a motivational anthem that resonates with the film's themes of determination and self-belief, making it a standout track in the soundtrack.

Dorothy Hall

8/10

The instrumental pieces composed by Bill Conti create a sense of tension, excitement, and triumph, effectively accompanying the training sequences and the final tournament scenes, adding depth and intensity to the overall viewing experience.

Karen Jones

8/10

The soundtrack of The Karate Kid perfectly captures the spirit of the film, with its mix of energetic and emotional tracks enhancing the storytelling and emotional moments throughout the movie.

Michelle Turner

5/10

The iconic song You're the Best by Joe Esposito is a standout track that perfectly encapsulates the theme of self-belief and empowerment that runs throughout the film.

Mary Thomas

6/10

The soundtrack of The Karate Kid perfectly captures the emotions of the film, from the excitement of training montages to the intensity of the tournament scenes.

Richard Nelson

4/10

The repetitive use of generic 80s rock music in the soundtrack of The Karate Kid became distracting and overshadowed some of the more poignant moments in the film. The lack of variety in musical styles and tones made the overall listening experience monotonous and predictable, diminishing the impact of key scenes and character development.

Sarah Moore

5/10

Overall, the music in The Karate Kid plays a crucial role in immersing viewers in the world of the film and enhancing the emotional impact of the story.

Andrew Robinson

10/10

The music in The Karate Kid not only enhances the action sequences and training montages but also adds depth and emotion to key moments in the story, making it a truly unforgettable soundtrack.

Timothy Allen

6/10

The emotional depth of the soundtrack resonates with viewers, evoking feelings of nostalgia and inspiration long after the movie has ended.

Emily Hall

1/10

The soundtrack of The Karate Kid felt outdated and uninspiring, failing to capture the emotional depth and intensity of the characters' journey throughout the film. The music seemed disconnected from the scenes, making it difficult to fully immerse myself in the story and connect with the characters on a deeper level.

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