Filming for The Warriors began on June 26th 1978 in New York City The director Walter Hill asked Barry de Vorzon to create a soundtrack that would help move the film along. Synthesisers were relatively new at the time but De Vorzon used them over a rock ’n’ roll sound to create the iconic score for the movie – believed to be the first rock ’n’ roll soundtrack with a synthesiser.
The original motion picture soundtrack was ready in early February of the next year, and it was produced by Joe Walsh (Eagles), Barry De Vorzon, Joe Ferla & Kenny Vance, and released on March 16, 1979 by A&M Records, just a week after the movie's release in U.S. theaters.
The Warriors original soundtrack featured 10 tracks which include some of the key pieces of music from the film score as well as tracks that are heard in the movie (including some songs which are only very briefly heard). The play time of these ten tracks is 37 minutes.aprox.
The version presented here is a reconstruction made following the film script, for this I have had to see the movie a couple of hundred times, so it will take me a while to see it again, because I know until the dialogues.., anyway!.., bit.ly/79TwS This lost sountrack has exclusive material, some unheard before in this way, with unreleased, alternate mixes or uncut versions before the revision of the director's cut was carried out and part of the music record began to be rejected. such as the opening credits music before the main theme tune.
I think it is a great movie, quite entertaining and an icon of the seventies.
Here we go!.., this is the line-up with some information about each song.of how it would have been if it had been published in two LP´s and in chronological order.
1.The Lineup - Rumble.(**)
(Link Wray).
In the deleted scene set in daytime Coney Island, The Warriors march off down the boardwalk to the subway. The music was used in Pulp Fiction.
2.Wonder Wheel - The Warriors (main title).(**)
(Barry De Vorzon).
(Alternate long version). With a different ending
This was one of the most often requested tracks from the movie. This is the track that is heard at the very start of the movie as the Wonder Wheel can be seen spinning in the background, and the movie’s opening credits and logo are shown on screen up to the point that Cleon addresses the rest of the gang. This then progresses on to an extended version of the familiar theme tune from the original soundtrack that plays as The Warriors are seen on the subway making their way to The Bronx
3.Night Run (**) - Graveyard (**) - Riffs Boss. (*)
(Barry De Vorzon).
(Unreleased version).
Not to be confued with the song Night Run that originally featured in some early versions of the movie in the place of Nowhere to Run. This track sounds like chase music with elements of a police siren.It started right after Cyrus' murder.The next piece: “graveyard”,also did not get included in the movie. this was going to be used when The Warriors made it to the graveyard after escaping the conclave. It does sound mildly upbeat which is perhaps why it was never used. The third part of the track did make it into the movie and is the score that can be heard when Masai descends the elevator in to the Riffs’ hangout.at the end also can hear to Masai saying “Who are The Warriors? I want all those Warriors. Send the Word!”.
4.Echoes In My Mind.(*)
(C.Wilson,L.Wilson,C.Cave,Dr.Richard Wilson and W.Wilson).
(Performed by Mandrill).
(Alternate edit version). With the female DJ voice included.
This track can be briefly heard in the background of the radio studio when the DJ is telling her listeners that hunt down The Warriors. She then plays Nowhere to Run.Presented here with the female DJ voice of the female DJ.
5.Nowhere To Run.(*)
(Holland,Dozier and Holland).
(Performed by Arnold McCuller).
(Alternate version). With the female DJ voice included.
Due to copyright, the original version by Marta and the Vandellas had to be renounced and this new one was recorded by Arnold McCuller. Presented here in an edited manner with the female DJ included.
6.Turnbull AC's (**) - #1 Riffs Report.(**) - News Flash (**).
(Barry De Vorzon).
(Alternate version).
The first part of this piece that plays as The Warriors watch the Turnbull AC’s pass them by in the bus under the subway station.No included in the soundtrack, only on the movie. Original movie mix, like the one below.
7.In Havana.
(Steve Nathanson & Artie Ripp).
(Performed by Frederick LaPlano).
As you can heard on the original soundtrack. This song is heard very quietly in the background on the radio when The Rogues visit the candy store. The track starts with the sound of The Rogue’s car pulling up outside the candy store.
8.The Orphans (**) - Molotov Cocktail (**) - March To Station (**) - #2 Riffs Report (*)
(Barry De Vorzon).
(Unreleased version).
No included in the soundtrack or movie (only part 4). The first part features an alternate version of the upbeat, groovy, Graveyard track which corresponds to The Orphans. Molotov Cocktail so presumably is the score that was to be used during the molotov cocktail scene with The Orphans.The next is an extended version of Graveyard.
9.Last Of An Ancient Breed.
(Desmond Child). (*)
(Alternate version). With the female DJ voice included.
This song is very briefly heard in the radio studio right before the DJ tells her listeners that The Warriors have gotten past “one of the minor league teams” (The Orphans)
10.Baseball Furies Chase - The Fight.(*)
(Barry De Vorzon)
(Original - Uncut).This is the complete unedited score for the entire scene with The Baseball Furies featuring the chase and the fight. this track can be heard during the chase scene when The Baseball Furies pursue The Warriors through the streets of New York into the park. The track is essentially a reworked version of the movie’s theme as Barry de Vorzon had not written any music for this fight. However, producers felt that music was needed to make the fight seem less violent.
11.Night Run #1.(**)
(Phillip Marshall).
(Performed by Mersh Brothers).
.(Alternate version #1).With the female DJ voice included too.
This song can be heard in the radio studio in the movie.
Listed in the movie credits but does not appear on the soundtrack, because it was replacement by “In the City”, shortly afeter the film was finished.
12. #3 Riffs Report (**) - Train Walking.(**)
(Barry De Vorzon).
(Unreleased version).
Not included in the movie or soundtrack.Presumably to be used in the scene with Swan and Mercy walking in the subway.
13.You're Moving Too Slow.
(E.Mercury and W. Smith)
.(Performed by Johnny Vastano).
As you can heard on the original soundtrack. This song is also playing on the jukebox in the Lizzies’ apartment and can be heard after The Warriors arrive and are seen chilling out.
14.Into The Tunnel.(**)
(Barry De Vorzon).
.(Unreleased version).
Not used in the movie or soundtrack and might relate to the scene where Swan and Mercy evade the cops by running in to the subway tunnel.
15.Love Is A Fire.
(Vinnie Poncia & Johnny Vastano).
(Performed by Genya Raven).
As you can heard on the original soundtrack. Second song playing on the jukebox in the Lizzies’ apartment.
16.Skater (edited) (*) - Men's Room (*) - The Fight (edited).(**)
(Barry De Vorzon).
(Alternate edit version).
No on soundtrack only in the movie when Swan is walking through the subway station pursued by the leader of The Punks on his rollerskates and during the fight scene with The Warriors and The Punks in the men’s room.
17 Riffs Learns Truth (alternate) (*) - Platform (*) - Warriors and Rogues (*) - Luther´s Bottles (*)- On The Beach (*)
(Barry De Vorzon).
(Unreleased).
No on soundtrack. Part one of this track features in the scene when the informant comes forward with information on who really shot Cyrus. The second part when The Warriors arrive back into Coney Island on the subway train the following morning. The next when The Warriors are evading The Rogues on Coney Island and are gathering their weapons ready to fight them on the beach. The last is a dialogue edit from final scene.
18.In The City.
(Joe Walsh and Barry De Vorzon).
(Performed by Joe Walsh).
(Alternate version). With the female DJ voice intro
Wasn´t to be included in the movie but did it instead of Night Run”, performed by Mersh Bros. Looking for a hit to distribute it to radio stations and thus better sell the soundtrack.
bonus tracks:
19.Betrayal.(*)
(E.Froese, C.Franke and P.Baumann).
(Performed by Tangerine Dream).
(Movie Trailer Music).
20.Just A Fugitive.(**)
(Alan Lee Brackett).
(Performed by Alan Lee Brackett).
(Unreleased random VHS track).
21.Night Run. #2.(**)
(Phillip Marshall).
(Performed by Mersh Brothers).
(Alternate version #2).With the female DJ voice intro.
Note: marked with (*) excluded from the original soundtrack. (**) final movie´s version too.
Finally tell you that the cover is the original alternative made for the film poster.and adapted for the occasion. that´s all.
Ok folks!.., enjoy it and don't forget to watch the movie. It's a good movie, very good.