When it comes to the sound of “new library” and compositions that would create the perfect soundtrack, Sean Wolcott does it like no one else which has become more obvious now than ever. With 7 incredible projects already in his disography and 2 more coming in the very near future, he tackles themes in the modern era that would have been sought after slabs of gold from yesteryear by collectors. His latest release, Lady Swordfighter: Escape From Hachijo-jim serves as a prequel and another exciting adventure in cinematic sound.
“Lady Swordfighter: Escape From Hatcho-jima” is the latest library album from composer & producer Sean Wolcott, continuing the saga with a 19-track descent through captivity, madness, rage, and rebellion.
A prequel to Lady Swordfighter, this chapter follows her descent into a brutal prison island—and her mythic rise through blood and sisterhood. Blending heavy-psych jidaigeki, haunted exploitation score, and inner-spirit orchestra, the album pushes the saga further with shakuhachi, koto, shinobue, taiko, and more—fused with deadly funk, fuzzed-out psych, epic horns, ritual drums, and vengeance-fueled ballads.
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