Dominic Lewis - Kyoto Eki Bullet Train (original Motion Picture Score) May 2026
Lewis described the score as "raw and messy," prioritizing "all vibe and no technique" to capture a rock 'n' roll attitude.
While "Kyoto Eki" is a location-based track, it weaves in elements from the film's character-specific motifs:
To match the film’s chaotic energy, Lewis used several experimental techniques: Lewis described the score as "raw and messy,"
The track briefly teases the "Fate" theme—a two-note ascending phrase often associated with the character Ladybug—before it is overtaken by more aggressive elements representing the film's primary antagonist.
The track (which translates to "Kyoto Station") serves as a pivotal point in the score, marking the train's arrival at its final destination. Dominic Lewis did not set out to write
Dominic Lewis did not set out to write a traditional orchestral score. Instead, he approached the project like a . He imagined finding an obscure 1970s vinyl record and using it as a source for samples, which meant he had to "create" that fake record before he could even start scoring the scenes. This resulted in a "gonzo" mash-up of genres, including: 70s Rock & Psychedelia British Music Hall & Go-Go Vibes 90s Grunge and Trip-Hop Enka (Traditional Japanese singing from the 1950s) Spotlight on "Kyoto Eki"
In addition to professional enka singers, Lewis performed many of the solo vocals himself, sometimes using "sheer gibberish" to fill out the soundscape. The Character Themes This resulted in a "gonzo" mash-up of genres,
Critics have noted it as a standout piece for its high energy and ability to bridge the gap between a standalone song and a narrative-driven film cue. Production "Mad Science"