山下毅雄 - ルパン三世 Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Score

Review by Rob Stanley

Album Review: ルパン三世 Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Score by 山下毅雄 Alright, let’s cut to the chase. This album? It’s like dipping your ears into a bubbling cauldron of funk, jazz, and pure cinematic magic. Released in 2007 (yeah, that’s right—Japan doesn’t do things halfway), this soundtrack is more than just background music for Lupin III fans—it’s an experience. Like sipping miso soup while wearing bell-bottoms. Or something. First off, kudos to 山下毅雄 (Takeshi Yamashita). Dude didn’t just compose this beast; he conducted it too. Talk about multitasking skills! And man, does his genius shine through every track. With credits boasting vibraphonists, flutists, sax gods, and even singers with names cooler than yours (Charley Corsey? Come on!), you know you’re in for a ride smoother than Lupin himself escaping Interpol. Now, onto the goods. There are two tracks here that’ll slap you awake faster than cold soba noodles on a Monday morning: 1. "Disco Plays Lupin": Oh boy, where do I start? Imagine Studio 54 but instead of Donna Summer, it’s Lupin III sliding across the floor in his signature red jacket. This track has all the swagger of a thief who knows he can’t be caught—and makes you want to join him. The bassline hits harder than Zenigata’s handcuffs, and those trumpets? They scream “I’m stealing your heart tonight.” If this song doesn’t make you wanna spin around your living room like a disco ball gone rogue, check your pulse—you might already be dead. 2. "Afro Rock Theme": Okay, picture this: Lupin cruising down a dusty road in Africa, sunglasses on, cigarette dangling coolly from his lips. That’s what this track feels like. It’s groovy, gritty, and gives off major spy-movie vibes. The percussion slaps so hard it could double as cardio. By the time Shigeo Suzuki’s alto sax comes in, you’ll swear you’ve been transported straight into one of Lupin’s daring escapades. Bonus points if you listen to it while plotting how to steal priceless artifacts—I won’t judge. The rest of the album? Equally fire. Tracks like "Medium Samba" and "Samba Crazy" bring enough Latin flair to turn your headphones into Carnival floats. Meanwhile, slower numbers like "Slow Ballad - Lupin III Part I" remind you that even master thieves have feelings (aww). But here’s the kicker: despite its Japanese roots, this soundtrack feels universal. Whether you’re vibing to the Afro beats or getting lost in the jazzy interludes, it doesn’t matter if you speak the language or not. Good music transcends borders, y’know? Final thought? Listening to this album feels less like hearing a movie score and more like stepping into Lupin’s world—a place where danger meets style, and every note screams adventure. Honestly, I’d trust Takeshi Yamashita to rob me blind…as long as he left the stereo behind. Rating: ★★★★☆ (because no one’s perfect, not even Lupin). P.S. If anyone knows where I can get a red jacket like his, DM me ASAP.

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Artist: 山下毅雄
Album: ルパン三世 Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Score

Japan

1980

Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Moody Theme - Lupin III Part II
A Touch Of Japanese Tone
Afro Rock Theme
Dexy Rock March
Afro "Lupin '68"
Slow Samba
Nice Guy Lupin - Two Beat
ルパン三世主題歌 2 [TVサイズ・SE入り]
Slow Ballad - Lupin III Part I
Rock Theme No. I
Two-Beat Rock - Lupin III Part III
Japanese Tone Of Lupin
Lupin III Part I - Opening Theme
Medium Samba
Shuffle Rock - Lupin Walkin'
Samba Crazy
Disco Plays Lupin
Lupin III Part II - Ending Theme
ルパン三世主題歌 I [TVサイズ・SE無し]
Scat Theme
Gallop Samba

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COCX-34170
CQ-7040

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Columbia Music Entertainment
Columbia

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Made By	Columbia Music Entertainment, Inc.

Credits

Role	Credit
Composed By	山下毅雄
Conductor	山下毅雄
Drums	Taketoshi Igarashi
Electric Bass	Ken Sato
Electric Guitar	Yoichi Tamura, Yuji Karaki
Electric Piano	Susumu Hashimoto
Synthesizer	Susumu Hashimoto
Flute	Minoru Muraoka
Soprano Saxophone	Shigeo Suzuki
Alto Saxophone	Shigeo Suzuki
Percussion	Haruo Tsuno, Kiyonori Ikeda, Nobuo Horiuchi
Piano	Shigeaki Ikeno
Strings	Kikuko Kobayashi Group
Trombone	Harada Yasushi
Trumpet	Masanobu Arao
Vibraphone	Koichi Uchida
Vocals	Charley Corsey, Kayoko Isyu, Singers Three, Yoshiro Hiroshi

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Barcode: 4988001938187

About 山下毅雄

Japanese composer and arranger who wrote mostly for TV and film. Born March 7, 1930. Died November 21, 2005. Father of the composer, .

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s an interesting fact: The *Lupin III* soundtrack, composed by 毅雄山下 (Tsuyoshi Yamashita), is a wild mix of genres like jazz-funk, disco, and soul. What makes it even cooler is that it features a full lineup of talented musicians, including Minoru Muraoka on flute and Shigeo Suzuki on saxophone, giving the music its distinctive groove. It’s not just a soundtrack—it’s a musical journey through styles like samba, rock, and moody ballads, all tied to one of Japan’s most iconic anime series. Released in 2007, this album proves that great music can elevate storytelling to another level.