John Carpenter Releases 'Escape From New York' Video

(Prog) John Carpenter has released a video of a live studio performance of Escape From New York. It's the theme track from the 1981 film of the same name, directed by Carpenter who also wrote the score and it appeared on the movie soundtrack, released the same year.

Carpenter's current band includes his son Cody Carpenter and godson Daniel Davies and they have recorded updated versions of many of his movie soundtrack for release on limited 12-inch vinyl.

Each double A-sided will be available in deluxe limited edition mylar mirrorboard sleeves and as picture discs. The live studio video for Escape From New York - also directed by Carpenter - was filmed at The Village Recorder studio in Los Angeles. Read more and watch the video here.