苏聪出身自北京中央音乐学院,被称为“中国奥斯卡第一人”,跟后来凭《卧虎藏龙》再度扬威奥斯卡的谭盾同被归类为“新派作曲家”,后来两人均移民美国。坂本龙一是日本最着名的电子乐团“黄色魔术乐团”(Yellow Magic Orchestra)的主将,因其外形冶艳,也参演过《俘虏》(Merry Chrismas, Mr. Lawrence)的同性恋军官,并为本片谱出极具风格的配乐。大卫·伯恩则为“说话头”(Talking Heads)乐队成员,在英国出生却长居美国,跟中国人有亲属关系。他不算是专业的电影配乐家,但也经常为电影创作主题曲,也为一些电视配乐。
专辑曲目:
01. Ryuichi Sakamoto / First Coronation [0:01:46.50]
02. Ryuichi Sakamoto / Open the Door [0:02:54.25]
03. Ryuichi Sakamoto / Where is Armo? [0:02:26.15]
04. Ryuichi Sakamoto / Picking up Brides [0:02:39.35]
05. Ryuichi Sakamoto / The Last Emperor - Theme Variation 1 [0:02:19.10]
06. Ryuichi Sakamoto / Rain (I Want a Divorce) [0:01:49.35]
07. Ryuichi Sakamoto / The Baby (was born dead) [0:00:55.60]
08. Ryuichi Sakamoto / The Last Emperor - Theme Variation 2 [0:04:28.55]
09. Ryuichi Sakamoto / The Last Emperor - Theme [0:05:54.12]
10. David Byrne / Main Title Theme (The Last Emperor) [0:04:01.08]
11. David Byrne / Picking A Bride [0:02:00.12]
12. David Byrne / Bed [0:05:00.63]
13. David Byrne / Wind, Rain and Water [0:02:18.32]
14. David Byrne / Paper Emperor [0:01:47.73]
15. Cong Su / Lunch [0:04:54.47]
16. The Red Guard Accordian Band / Red Guard [0:01:20.50]
17. The Ball Orchestra Of Vienna / The Emperor Waltz [0:03:06.58]
18. The Girls Red Guard Dancers / The Red Guard Dance [0:00:39.35]