George Dunning & The Brothers Candoli - "Zodiac Blues"
Gianfranco Reverberi - "Orgiastic Ritual"
Review: The final entry into Finders Keepers' "bygone supernatural psychedelic cinema scores" sub-label Finders Kreepers sees another pair of unique tracks dug out of obscurity. George Dunning & The Brothers Candoli's "Zodiac Blues" comes from a South American only 7? dedicated to the nightclub music of The Brothers Candoli in Richard Quine's Bell Book And Candle, while Gianfranco Reverberi's "Orgiastic Ritual" is the theme from Renato Polselli's Reincarnation Of Isobel, an piece of breathy lounge music with spectral flamenco touches.
Review: Lost in Music: Post Industrial Dreamscape is a powerful film made by British artist Jermaine Francis. This is its soundtrack and it is a collaboration between Tony Bontana and Francis himself. The soundscape mirrors the film's moody and smoky dissonance as it delves into Post-Industrial Britain's social and political landscape through Francis's life. After being inspired by seeing the film, Full Circle saw potential in the track and remixed it into a loose yet mechanical sound with trippy synths and churning bass, while Ukrainian artist Shjva added her own interpretation that is a much more heady and dee bit of techno with cosmic synth overtones and an otherworldly feel.
Jesus Gonsev & The Troubled Kids Gang - "Neon Nights"
Life Recorder - "Winter Feeling"
Trevor Deep Jr - "T To Da P"
Review: Spanish deep house label Troubled Kids celebrate their 10th release with a various artist EP featuring music from Rush Hour and Neroli act Ricardo Miranda, French producer Life Recorder, Delsin house head Trevor Deep Jr. and label reps Jesus Gonsev & The Troubled Kids Gang. Waves of synths, Chicago bass and snappy snares control Miranda's busy "Polysynthetic Jungle", while The Troubled Kids Gang opt for looped Rhodes and a streamlined arrangement in "Neon Nights". Life Recorder stays deep and piano driven with "Winter Feeling", which transitions into Trevor Deep Jr.'s "T To Da P"; something moodier with a percussive skip. Four solid cuts of deeper, Chicago inspired house.
Review: The late Italian film composer Armando Trovajoli was best known for his Italian expressionist / exploitation soundtracks. It's not so known that he made funk: 'Sessomato' and 'Kinky Peanuts' is as such a lesser known rarity, and consists of two made as part of his soundtrack to the film Sessomatto. With vocals from Edda Dell'Orso, the two tracks here are whispry, clean, tambourine-rattling and erotic; trumpets and drums buzz away on the A, while the B opts for clavichordy samba goodness.
Review: A selection of fifteen pieces from the soundtrack of the cult anime Dragon Ball Z, on a limited 2xLP edition, fully licensed, including the main opening track 'CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA'. This soundtrack accompanies the anime's key moment in which Dragon Ball Z resumes five years after Son Goku's wedding. Radditz, a mysterious warrior, arrives on Earth to find Goku, who learns that he comes from a planet of warriors from a planet of warriors, of which only four remain. The plot is based on a succession of increasingly strong opponents to be fought, but there's often a quest or travel motif that adds interest beyond the duels. All this, and more, is bolstered by this electrifying soundtrack edition.
Review: On vinyl for the first time here is Tangerine Dream's soundtrack to the 1983 film The Keep, directed by Michael Mann and - as part of Record Store Day 2021 - receives an official release as part of the band's boxset Pilots Of Purple Twilight. Story has it that Virgin Records planned a world wide release for February 1984, but it was scrapped when it appeared that the movie was a box office flop. With no vinyl (including test pressings) having been made, the original master tapes were shelved for more than 35 years. Cosmic, psychedelic and absolutely neon-lit all throughout, this one is definitely a worthy addition to the collection of any of the revered outfit's many fans.
Review: The score for the HBO series 'The White Lotus' is an exceptional work of sound by Cristobal Tapia de Veer - an Argentinean-born, UK-based composer who has stood out in the world of television and cinema music for many years now, with past credits including Black Mirror and Utopia. Tapia de Veer here creates a dark and emotional atmosphere, using far-flung instruments from the charanga to the piano to even tuned vocals from animals, with the aim of reflecting the show's diverse, class-conscious character satire. An album of ironic exotics, it's a telecommunicated rewilding for the ears.
Review: When you look back at the first PlayStation several landmark releases spring to mind - Resident Evil, Tekken 2, Crash Bandicoot - the list could go on much longer and should definitely include Wipeout and Wipeout 2097. Both were renowned for combining high pace, futuristic visuals with contemporary electronic club music from some of the biggest producers and acts at the time. Less remembered, in Europe at least, is the Ape Escape series, an intense party-platform title which arguably has the greatest dance music game score of all time. Comprising six tracks from that saga, this compilation of Soichi Terada's soundtracks emphasises that bold point. Opening on the crisp, punchy techno drive of 'Specters Factory', we find ourselves in suitably spooky jungle ('Haunted House'), rumbling dnb ('Spectors Castle') and roughneck hardcore bass ('Coasters'), among other made up genres. A collection which resembles Terada's amazing 1996 album, Sumo Jungle and makes a case for the Japanese enigma as one of dance music's most underrated geniuses.
Review: It's hard to know where to begin writing about Grizzly Man. Should it be with a focus on Richard Thompson, a bonafide guitar great whose career stretches out 55 long and accomplished years, all the way to his place as lead guitarist and songwriter of Fairport Convention, one of the all-time greatest folk rock bands the planet has ever seen? Or should it be with the Werner Herzog documentary Grizzly Man, which tells the story of bear enthusiast Timothy Treadwell, and his rather gruesome death? Actually, it's probably best just to concentrate on the music and album itself - much as Thompson's entire oeuvre is worth discussing and celebrating, and that film is worthy of an essay in itself. As for the OST, amazingly the musician managed to get this down in just two days of recordings, bringing together a group of improv musicians mostly from the San Francisco Bay Area, who create this serene, minimalistic but highly complex guitar and string-dominated score. Stunning.
Review: Stefano Torossi and Sandro Brugnolini remain an important part of Italy's early wave of electronic musicians. The latter was particularly prolific throughout the '70s and '80s, but it was 1969's Musica Per Commenti Sonori that helped the two gain traction among international listeners, and helped to pave the way for later generations of both Italian and foreign experimental musicians. Schema has reissued the original on Costanza Records this time, and we gotta say that these are sounding as crisp and vivid as the original versions. There's a little bit of everything in here, from funk breaks to balearic ambience, and even wild strains of psychedelia, but what is most striking about this album is its ability to offer quality sampling material to almost any type of artist. Whether you're into crafting hip-hop beats, or house and even techno, there will be something in here for you. And if you want to simply listen, that's fine too, of course...
Review: The collectors cache for Star Wars fans knows no limits, and although there have been plenty of pressings of the soundtrack to A New Hope over the years, this one is a little different. Created for Universal Japan, this edition comes with the distinctly different artwork and attendant obi strip which makes this something of a special item to enjoy as a display piece as much as a listening experience. Of course, John Williams iconic score is a masterpiece in itself, taking you across the dunes of Tatooine and through the brutalist corridors of the Death Star. A must have for collectors and a gem of musical history in its own right.
We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you've provided to them or that they've collected from your use of their services.