|
|
|
|
viewing 1 To 20 of 20 items
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CD
|
|
CDX 1016CD
|
$20.00
PREORDER
RELEASE DATE: 4/24/2020
Beat Records kick off 2020 with the fifth release in the L'uomo dell'armonica series, dedicated to the historical leader and founder of Beat Records Company Publishing Group, harmonica player Franco De Gemini. Franco passed away in July 2013, leaving an enormous void, but he keeps on living through immortal musical performances that connoted his long career. This time Beat Records selected his collaborations with maestro Ennio Morricone, with whom he'd worked many times as soloist, but most notably Once Upon A Time In The West (Sergio Leone, 1968). A cool selection for highlighting the stylistic measure of the evolution both for the composer and the performer, passing through film music milestones, some of which have long since gone missing from the market. Including Per Per Un Pugno Di Dollari (A Fistful of Dollars, 1967), Il Buono, Il Brutto, Il Cattivo (The Goods, the Bad and the Ugly, 1967), C'Era Una Volta Il West (Once Upon A Time In The West, 1968), Faccia A Faccia (Face to Face, 1967), Sette Donne Per I MacGregor (1968), L'alibi (1969), and many more, the scores in which the contribution of the harmonica player to the wonderful Maestro's music was iconic. By the end of the track list, Beat Records offer again the ghost track released through our 50th year Once Upon A Time In The West edition featuring the studio sound tests by Franco De Gemini during the recording session of that soundtrack. Franco De Gemini plays Ennio Morricone, original recordings from the motion picture soundtracks. Graphic layout and liner notes by Daniele De Gemini. Mastering by Claudio Fuiano and Daniel Winkler. Slim jewel case with an external obi.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
CD
|
|
DDJ 018CD
|
$28.50
PREORDER
RELEASE DATE: 4/24/2020
Lo Chiamavano Bulldozer is a movie that was directed by Michele Lupo in 1978 that tells the story of an ex-football player (Bud Spencer) turned sailor, who after some misadventures ends up training a team of ragtag young players, far from real sportsmen. The match against Sergeant Kempfer's team, from a nearby military base, is approaching soon, and Bulldozer will have to give his all to win it. Lo Chiamavano Bulldozer is one of the most beloved scores by Guido & Maurizio De Angelis fans, dominated by the iconic theme dedicated to great Bud Spencer. This edition marks the collaboration between the two composers' label, Cabum and Beat Records, continuing a series that aims to shed new light upon the two maestros' catalog. It's a release that can't be missed by lovers of film music and all fans of this soundtrack who have been waiting years for this release. Part of the DDJ DLX series. Iconic poster art by Renato Casaro on the cover, graphic layout and liner notes by Daniele De Gemini and English edit by Josh Mitchell. Mastering by Enrico De Gemini. CD version includes 12-page booklet.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
LP
|
|
DDJ 006DLX-LP
|
$37.50
PREORDER
RELEASE DATE: 4/24/2020
LP version. 180 gram color vinyl; printed inner sleeve. Lo Chiamavano Bulldozer is a movie that was directed by Michele Lupo in 1978 that tells the story of an ex-football player (Bud Spencer) turned sailor, who after some misadventures ends up training a team of ragtag young players, far from real sportsmen. The match against Sergeant Kempfer's team, from a nearby military base, is approaching soon, and Bulldozer will have to give his all to win it. Lo Chiamavano Bulldozer is one of the most beloved scores by Guido & Maurizio De Angelis fans, dominated by the iconic theme dedicated to great Bud Spencer. This edition marks the collaboration between the two composers' label, Cabum and Beat Records, continuing a series that aims to shed new light upon the two maestros' catalog. It's a release that can't be missed by lovers of film music and all fans of this soundtrack who have been waiting years for this release. Part of the DDJ DLX series. Iconic poster art by Renato Casaro on the cover, graphic layout and liner notes by Daniele De Gemini and English edit by Josh Mitchell. Mastering by Enrico De Gemini.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
2CD
|
|
BCM 9586CD
|
Beat Records releases a tribute to the cinema of Lucio Fulci and Ruggero Deodato with this deluxe edition of the scores for I Guerrieri Dell'anno 2072 (Lucio Fulci, 1984) and La Casa Sperduta Nel Parco (Ruggero Deodato, 1980) by the immortal maestro of Italian and international film music, Riz Ortolani. These scores represent the two sides of the authorial coin of the composer, who provided the thriller starring David Hess with an extremely melodic soundtrack that highlights the ferocity of the scenes at a counterpoint level, similar to the style he used for Cannibal Holocaust (1980). Preceding his collaboration with Deodato, Ortolani scored the Fulci film with rock vibes and a strong backdrop of electronics. These two wonderful soundtracks finally available on CD in this deluxe edition that highlights the two musical styles across two discs, unrelated in genre but composed by the same classy author. Edition of 500, mastered by Claudio Fuiano, with dual cover art by Daniele De Gemini and liner notes by Marco Ferretti.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
CD
|
|
BCM 9585CD
|
I Ladri Della Notte (aka "Les voleurs de la nuit" -- "Thieves After Dark") is a 1984 drama directed by Samuel Fuller and starring Véronique Jannot, Bobby Di Cicco, Victor Lanoux , Stéphane Audran, Camille de Casabianca, Micheline Presle, Claude Chabrol, Samuel Fuller, Samantha Fuller. Ennio Morricone wrote a perfect score to describe all the dramatic loneliness of the two protagonists linked not only by a feeling of love, but also by their criminal acts. Dark and mysterious atmospheres alternate with romantic passages for piano and orchestra, piano and flute with a classic flavor, oriental atmosphere and a dramatic theme with funky bass. Morricone wrote one of his most beautiful themes for this film, a poignant romance of ancient taste for the two lovers. At the time, General Music pressed a 33rpm which contained eleven selections. In 1997, the same material was reissued in Japan for the first time on CD by Soundtrack Listeners Communications Inc., and in Spain in 2002 by Saimel Bandas Sonoras featuring nine additional tracks approved by the composer, alternating with those of the 1984 album. Beat Records now re-release the same expanded material but including first the tracks in the 33rpm sequence followed by the bonus tracks from the stereo session, for a different listening experience. Available packaged in a jewel case with a 12-page booklet. Designed by Daniele De Gemini. Mastering and liner notes by Claudio Fuiano.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
CD
|
|
CFS 004CD
|
Beat Records present the soundtrack for La Chiave, a film by Tinto Brass, presented for the first time on CD from first-generation stereo album master tapes vaulted in Cabum archives in pristine conditions. Music composed, orchestrated, and conducted by Ennio Morricone. La Chiave (aka The Key, La clè, Der Schlüssel) is an erotic movie directed by Tinto Brass in 1983. The story of the film takes place in Venice during the fascist era on the eve of the declaration of the Second World War. It is the story of an elderly English professor, director of the Art Biennale, and his young wife Teresa. In 1983, the Triple Time Music label issued a 33rpm album with ten selections assembled by the composer himself. The same material was reissued on a French 33rpm album and on a German 33rpm album. For this world premiere CD reissue, Beat Records have remastered the first-generation stereo master tapes vaulted in Cabum archives and used for the 1983 Italian vinyl. For Ennio Morricone fans around the world, it'll surely be a welcome addition, especially considering that La Chiave is one of the very few scores by Ennio Morricone that was not yet available in CD format. The album opens with a grotesque slow waltz reprising Strauss's "The Blue Danube Waltz", given a very personal arrangement in "Da Vienna A Vienna (1a versione)" and reprised in "Da Vienna A Vienna (2a versione)", and "Quattro Frammenti Per Orchestra Da Camera". For "Funebre E Pomposo",' the composer has written a very dramatic orchestral piece for a funeral. The classic side of Ennio Morricone is present in "Due Variazioni Da Un Tema Sereno", where the Baroque approach represents Venice. A happy theme with a prominent flute and waltz tempo describes the quieter moments of the plot in "Citazione Da Un Vecchio Valzer", and there's a can-can with funny tonalities typical of the Petri and Tornatore movies in "Mini Can Can Grottesco". A string quartet slowly describes the sensuality of the protagonist in "Tre Frammenti Per Quattro D'archi", and a psychological feeling of sadness and anxiety is evoked by the seemingly quiet piece "Malessere". The piece "Lei Pensata Da Lui", with a Baroque flavor alternating between folk and pop, cheerfully closes the disc. La Chiave is the second release in a series aiming to reevaluate the classic Cabum OST catalog. Graphic design by Claudio Fuiano and Daniele De Gemini. Remastering by Claudio Fuiano.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
CD
|
|
CDCR 141CD
|
$23.50
PREORDER
RELEASE DATE: 1/24/2020
In 2019, Francesco de Masi's music has been given important tributes, among which being chosen for Quentin Tarantino's movie, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, making available once again a score which has been out of stock for some time, Il Segno Del Coyote. The movie was released in 1963 and directed by Mario Caiano, another artist very dear to Beat Records and the subject of a video included on the label's CD release of the wonderful score for Napoli Spara, created by Filippo de Masi and Daniele De Gemini, who filmed and interviewed the aging director at his mansion. The music by Maestro de Masi, already available on a double-bill with the score of C'e' Sartana, Vendi La Pistola E Comprati La Bara!, represents the first Italian score for a Western movie, still without the trademarks that would define the genre from the following year. Instead, the music composed by the maestro was a wink to the Hollywood productions of the day, written in his typical symphonic style. Now available integrally in Beat Records' classic CDCR series featuring a lot of unreleased music. Graphic layout by Daniele De Gemini. Mastering by Enrico De Gemini. Liner notes by Filippo de Masi and English edit by Josh Mitchell. Includes 12-page booklet.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
3CD BOX
|
|
FBS 004CD
|
Gates of Hell Trilogy is Beat Records' tribute to the popular apocryphal trilogy directed by horror cinema legend Lucio Fulci in the early '80s, three movies that marked the evolution of the director's style over just two years. Starting with Paura Nella Citta' Dei Morti Viventi (1980), going through E Tu Vivrai Nel Terrore... L'aldila'! (1981), and ending with Quella Villa Accanto Al Cimitero (1981), all three featured the beautiful and skilled Catriona MacColl -- British actress with delicate and expressive features -- and plots dominated by a diabolic exotericism that always closed its infernal stories with all but cathartic epilogues. The scores by Fabio Frizzi (for the first two movies) and Walter Rizzati (for the last one) became part of the cinematic memory of these movies, with timeless sonorities much loved by fans of the films. At the dawn of the 40th anniversary of the first movie of the trilogy, Beat Records makes an iconic homage to these scores by releasing them for the first time together, officially validating the link between these films. The dedication, which we imagine would be appreciated by great Lucio, is in the cover art featuring the films' three evil protagonists, Father William Thomas (Paura Nella Citta' Dei Morti Viventi), Schweick (E Tu Vivrai Nel Terrore... L'aldila'!), and Dr. Freudstein (Quella Villa Accanto Al Cimitero), magisterially painted by English artist Graham Humphreys. The 40-page booklet -- richly illustrated and featuring liner notes by Antonella Fulci, the director's daughter -- is the Eibon sigil on this luxurious edition, a must-have for all lovers of good film music. Hard paper box; 40-page booklet.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
CD
|
|
DDJ 052CD
|
Almost 40 years after its theatrical debut, Cabum and Beat Records release for the first time ever the complete score for the movie Alien 2 Sulla Terra (1980, Ciro Ippolito), one of the most obscure films in the Italian horror/sci-fi realm, an apocryphal sequel to the iconic Alien by Ridley Scott (1979), released just a few months prior. One of the most sought-after soundtracks by Guido & Maurizio De Angelis fans, it is a prominent sample of the experimental style of the two composers that would feature prominently throughout the '80s. Their kaleidoscopic score begins with a country flavor and evolves with an astonishing electronic timber, sometimes morbid and obsessive. This release features nearly 80 minutes of music, complete with two cues from Uno Sceriffo Extraterrestre, Poco Extra Molto Terrestre (1979) that are used in the first part of the movie to build tension in a particular scene. This reissue was mastered by Enrico De Gemini thanks to the discovery of first-generation masters in Cabum's archives. Includes liner notes and graphic layout by Daniele De Gemini and English edit by Esteban Medaglia. CD version includes 12-page booklet.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
LP
|
|
DDJ 005DLX-LP
|
LP version. Almost 40 years after its theatrical debut, Cabum and Beat Records release for the first time ever the complete score for the movie Alien 2 Sulla Terra (1980, Ciro Ippolito), one of the most obscure films in the Italian horror/sci-fi realm, an apocryphal sequel to the iconic Alien by Ridley Scott (1979), released just a few months prior. One of the most sought-after soundtracks by Guido & Maurizio De Angelis fans, it is a prominent sample of the experimental style of the two composers that would feature prominently throughout the '80s. Their kaleidoscopic score begins with a country flavor and evolves with an astonishing electronic timber, sometimes morbid and obsessive. This release features nearly 80 minutes of music, complete with two cues from Uno Sceriffo Extraterrestre, Poco Extra Molto Terrestre (1979) that are used in the first part of the movie to build tension in a particular scene. This reissue was mastered by Enrico De Gemini thanks to the discovery of first-generation masters in Cabum's archives. Includes liner notes and graphic layout by Daniele De Gemini and English edit by Esteban Medaglia.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
LP
|
|
DDJ 005DLXLTDLP
|
LP version. Limited edition. 180 gram, color vinyl; printed inner sleeve; edition of 100. Almost 40 years after its theatrical debut, Cabum and Beat Records release for the first time ever the complete score for the movie Alien 2 Sulla Terra (1980, Ciro Ippolito), one of the most obscure films in the Italian horror/sci-fi realm, an apocryphal sequel to the iconic Alien by Ridley Scott (1979), released just a few months prior. One of the most sought-after soundtracks by Guido & Maurizio De Angelis fans, it is a prominent sample of the experimental style of the two composers that would feature prominently throughout the '80s. Their kaleidoscopic score begins with a country flavor and evolves with an astonishing electronic timber, sometimes morbid and obsessive. This release features nearly 80 minutes of music, complete with two cues from Uno Sceriffo Extraterrestre, Poco Extra Molto Terrestre (1979) that are used in the first part of the movie to build tension in a particular scene. This reissue was mastered by Enrico De Gemini thanks to the discovery of first-generation masters in Cabum's archives. Includes liner notes and graphic layout by Daniele De Gemini and English edit by Esteban Medaglia.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
CD
|
|
BCM 9587CD
|
Beat Records presents for the first time on CD the complete edition of the soundtrack by Nino Oliviero and Bruno Nicolai from Il Pelo Nel Mondo (aka "Go, Go, Go World!"), a documentary directed in 1964 by Renato Marvi and Antonio Margheriti. A report on the most extreme customs in the most diverse corners of the world, the various episodes include -- in addition to some strip-teases -- visions of half-naked savages, documentation on the beheading of roosters, the slaughter of wild boars, the milking of Swiss cows, the sale of Chinese children in Hong Kong, prostitution and even some religious processions. This film is part of the famous trend of the "mondo movie". At the time, C.A.M. issued a 33rpm with 22 selections in mono; the same material was reissued in America by the Musicor Records label. For this release, Beat Records were able to use the master tapes of the mono recording session, which allowed us to discover 19 unreleased tracks. Throughout the 41 tracks, the listener will be immersed in fascinating sound dimensions that describe musically all the visual stimuli in the documentary.) This premiere "mondo" CD pays homage with great affection to the musical art of two titanic Italian musicians, the Maestros Nino Oliviero and Bruno Nicolai, and will certainly be welcome in every collection dedicated to high quality film music. This beautiful soundtrack will guide you around the world with almost seventy minutes of great, timeless music. Available packaged in a jewel case with a 12-page booklet designed by Daniele De Gemini with mastering and liner notes by Claudio Fuiano.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
CD
|
|
DDJ 048CD
|
Tutti Possono Arricchire Tranne I Poveri is a 1976 film directed by Mauro Severino, starring Enrico Montesano, Barbara Bouchet, and Anna Mazzamauro. It tells the story of a couple who comes into sudden wealth thanks to a football lottery and of their vicissitudes in blowing the newfound fortune. The music for this funny and oblique comedy was composed by a trio of musicians very much industrious throughout the 1970s: Franco Bixio, Fabio Frizzi, and Vince Tempera. These three musicians had developed a defined triangular identity, composing wonderful scores such as 7 note in nero, Sella D'Argento, Godzilla il re dei Mostri, Il secondo tragico Fantozzi, Febbre da Cavallo, Roma l'altra faccia della violenza, I quattro dell'Apocalisse, and many more. It was an incredible and prolific collaboration that gifted Italian cinema with iconic scores, celebrated here once again with this unreleased score that doesn't delude expectations, released as part of the DDJ series and presented in a transparent jewel case. Includes 12-page booklet designed by Daniele De Gemini with liner notes by Marco Ferretti. Mastering by Claudio Fuiano.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
CD
|
|
DDJ 050CD
|
Quando La Coppia Scoppia is a 1981 film directed by Steno and starring Enrico Montesano, Claude Brasseur, and Dalila Di Lazzaro in a comedy in which the protagonist Enrico Granata (Montesano) is facing a matrimonial crisis as a third party (Brasseur) tries to steal his wife (Di Lazzaro). A movie gifted with a score by Piero Umiliani, until now completely unreleased, one of the last composed by him and which denotes, once again, the maestro's proficiency in jazz orchestrations and provides rhythms for every situation, coloring the sparkling atmosphere of the movie. You find various orchestrations of the main theme, cues with a sexy flavor for a handful of nocturnal sequences and two tracks reused from prior films scored by Umiliani, Johnny Moggi Quintet (1975) and News! News! News! (1979). It's a nice tribute to the great Tuscan maestro that can't be missing from his fans' collections and which we are glad to offer in the DDJ series, namely dedicated to music of the '70s and '80s. The CD is presented in a transparent jewel case. Includes 12-page booklet with graphic layout by Daniele De Gemini and liner notes by Marco Ferretti. Mastering by Enrico De Gemini.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
CD
|
|
DDJ 051CD
|
L'Ultimo Squalo (The Great White) is a 1981 movie directed by Enzo G. Castellari, an Italian reply to the horror genre dedicated to shark movies, a trend that started a few years before with Spielberg's Jaws (1975). In this movie, there is an enormous white shark disrupting the summer of a coastal city in Georgia, in a crescendo of tension and horror that will end in a terrible 1-on-1 between the monster and Peter Benton (James Franciscus), protagonist of the movie and unwitting shark hunter. The music, composed by the De Angelis brothers, Guido and Maurizio, contributes to the obsessive and thrilling moments in which the shark appears, dramatic and melodic when the story becomes more emotional. The wonderful score is also connoted by music by the two composers sung by the vocalist Ywonne Wilkins, plus a cue taken from the OST Uno Sceriffo Extraterrestre Poco Extra Molto Terrestre that provides great variety to the listening experience. Aside from being released here for the first time in any format, the score of L'Ultimo Squalo marks the beginning of a tighter collaboration between Beat Records and Cabum. The two historical labels will give life to a series of releases dedicated to wonderful music produced through the iconic De Angelis bros' label, a series that will offer a righteous tribute to these wonderful scores, much loved and long-awaited, popular staples of the two composer's live concerts. Mastering by Enrico De Gemini. CD version includes a 12-page booklet; liner notes and graphic layout by Daniele De Gemini.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
LP
|
|
DDJ 004DLX-LP
|
LP version. 180 gram vinyl. L'Ultimo Squalo (The Great White) is a 1981 movie directed by Enzo G. Castellari, an Italian reply to the horror genre dedicated to shark movies, a trend that started a few years before with Spielberg's Jaws (1975). In this movie, there is an enormous white shark disrupting the summer of a coastal city in Georgia, in a crescendo of tension and horror that will end in a terrible 1-on-1 between the monster and Peter Benton (James Franciscus), protagonist of the movie and unwitting shark hunter. The music, composed by the De Angelis brothers, Guido and Maurizio, contributes to the obsessive and thrilling moments in which the shark appears, dramatic and melodic when the story becomes more emotional. The wonderful score is also connoted by music by the two composers sung by the vocalist Ywonne Wilkins, plus a cue taken from the OST Uno Sceriffo Extraterrestre Poco Extra Molto Terrestre that provides great variety to the listening experience. Aside from being released here for the first time in any format, the score of L'Ultimo Squalo marks the beginning of a tighter collaboration between Beat Records and Cabum. The two historical labels will give life to a series of releases dedicated to wonderful music produced through the iconic De Angelis bros' label, a series that will offer a righteous tribute to these wonderful scores, much loved and long-awaited, popular staples of the two composer's live concerts. Mastering by Enrico De Gemini.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
LP
|
|
DDJ 002DLX-LP
|
A breaking release -- co-produced with Ribot, long-time publishling company of Fabio Frizzi -- of the score for Shark Rosso Nell'oceano (aka Devil Fish), another chapter in the DDJ series in which Beat Records continues releasing scores of a more potent and dynamic flavor. Directed by Lamberto Bava in 1984, Shark Rosso Nell'oceano marks one of two collaborations between the director and musician (the other being Blastfighter, released the same year). It's an aquatic monster movie, a spin-off of the most popular adventure/horror movies from the other side of the ocean, dedicated to the ancestral fight between man and shark, the latter portrayed in a more horrific and evolved, almost alien, shape. The score presents a real treat for all fans of Frizzi and '80s electronic/synth sounds, never before released and now available thanks to the miraculous discovery in an old archive of a multitrack master tape featuring the original recording session on separate channels. Thanks to an accurate restoration and new mix by Alessio Contorni at Octopus Studios (supervised by Frizzi), it was possible to produce an LP featuring the score of this rare soundtrack, yet another example of the fascinating compositional style of Frizzi during the period (including Zombie Flesh Eaters, The Beyond, City of the Living Dead, etc.), music which has become iconic in the collective consciousness of horror and thriller music lovers. Incidentally, on his "Zombie Apocalypse" world tour, Frizzi performs a suite from this score during the concert, always among the most appreciated moments at these events! 180 gram vinyl. Liner notes by Fabio Frizzi. Graphic design by Daniele De Gemini and Alessio Iannuzzi.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
LP
|
|
DDJ 003LP
|
Finally, an important void in Guido & Maurizio De Angelis's discography is filled. Nearly 40 years since its theatrical release in 1982, one of the most long-awaited scores for the fans of the two Roman musicians is now available. Directed by Michele Lupo and starring Bud Spencer and Jerry Calà, the movie tells the story of an ex-pugilist who is given the chance to amend an old wrong he suffered while supporting the cause of a young athlete's gym. For this soundtrack, the two brothers build a score based on the theme "Fantasy", a very popular cue held dear by generations of cartoons lovers since this melody is also the Italian main title of "Galaxy", the famous cartoon that follows the adventures of two heroes onboard a space train. Another theme is the Italian answer to the Philadelphia Rocky fanfares composed by Bill Conti few years before, a cue that keeps an epic and sporty tone but more in line with the comedy aura of that movie. Also present are other cues synchronized with the movie's key scene, as variants of the two main themes or as alternate solutions. The CD is presented as a deluxe edition in the DDJ DLX series, mastered from the original elements and remastered by Enrico De Gemini and arranged in film sequence with the addition of some bonus tracks and outtakes. Includes a full-color, 12-page booklet with liner notes by Daniele De Gemini and original artwork painted by Renato Casaro, kindly granted by the artists.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
CD
|
|
BCM 9583CD
|
Beat Records presents for the first time on CD the complete edition of the soundtrack by Piero Piccioni for L'Italia Vista Dal Cielo, a series of fourteen documentaries directed by Folco Quilici from 1966 to 1978, all commissioned, sponsored, and produced by Italian Esso with the aim of portraying the scenic, artistic and architectural beauties of each region of Italy with aerial shots taken by helicopter. The most prestigious theaters were chosen in the capitals of the interested regions, such as the Teatro La Fenice in Venice, the Teatro Massimo in Palermo, the Teatro Argentina in Rome, the Teatro Nuovo in Milan, the Teatro San Carlo in Naples, the Petruzzelli Theater in Bari and the Municipal Theater in Bologna, screened in the presence of political, civil, cultural, and religious representatives. The films were also shown in schools and universities and in the main cities of each region, eventually also disseminated abroad with English, French, German, and Spanish versions. Numerous screenings were organized together with the Italian embassies and institutes of culture through an agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The films were put on display at fairs, Italian festivals, and other events. Presented here are the beautiful scores by Piccioni for the L'Italia Vista Dal Cielo episodes "Emilia," "Marche", and "Sicilia" in their entirety, assembled from the stereo master tapes of the original recording sessions. Previously, only one mono track called "Primavera" was issued on a C.A.M. library LP. For the regions "Emilia" and "Marche," Piccioni composed a score that is a true hymn to the joy of living. The main titles theme ("Primavera") provides the background for the aerial shots of colorful balloons flying in the background of a blue sky with green landscapes below, a perfect marriage of music and image. The pleasing motif is performed by a symphonic orchestra with beat arrangements. Piero Piccioni reprises this main theme with many wonderful versions, including Latin American, beat, sacred, cheerful, sad, slow, fast, etc., each allowing the listener to realize the greatness of this musician. For the "Sicily" region, Piero Piccioni wrote pastoral passages of rare beauty with sparse instrumentation including organ, guitar, flute, and oboe. This CD represents another wonderful addition to the ever-growing discography of Piccioni. Jewel case with a 12-page booklet designed by Alessio Iannuzzi. Mastering and liner notes by Claudio Fuiano.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
CD
|
|
CFS 003CD
|
Beat Records release for the first time on CD -- complete and in stereo -- the scores by Riz Ortolani for the comedy movies Un Caso Di Coscienza, directed in 1970 by Giovanni Grimaldi, and Non Commettere Atti Impuri, directed in 1971 by Guilio Petroni. For Un Caso Di Coscienza, Ortolani composed a wild shake theme that is introduced in the opening titles in a vocal version (with lyrics by the actor Fiorenzo Fiorentini and orchestra conducted by Natale Massara) performed by Il Supergruppo. This beat motif is revisited throughout the film in different versions and for the party scene in the Baron Favara palace. Ortolani composed other motifs for a magical and mysterious theme with ancient flavor for flutes and guitar, another danceable shake, an evocative piece with solo organ for the mass scene, and atmospheric lounge music for romantic or dining sequences. Beat Records used everything that was recorded in stereo during the recording session, stored in the private archives of the Ortolani family. The cue sheets indicate that track 12 was considered for a single that was never released, but in 1970 the song featured in the opening titles was officially released on Ricordi LP with the title Il Supergruppo, formed by members of other bands known in the '60s: Victor Sogliani of Equipe 84, Mino Di Martino of Giganti, Gianni Dall'Aglio of Iribelli, Petruccio Montalbetti of Dik Dik, and Ricky Gianco who supervised the production of the 33rpm. There is also a promotional white-label single featuring the song (same piece on both sides). For Non Commettere Atti Impuri, Ortolani composed a brilliant soundtrack that opens with a lively, beat-flavored main theme introduced in "Titoli Di Testa" and reprised as a shake. For the tender love story between the boy and girl, Ortolani composed a delicate motif with several variations, an agitated theme for psychedelic organ and percussion, religious music for organ and organ with Gregorian chant, and sensual music for the scenes with Barbara Bouchet, The main theme is reprised in the finale with rock guitar and brass, the middle portion featuring drums in a shake tempo with Gregorian chant. The material from Non Commettere Atti Impuri comes from the stereo master recordings stored in Beat Records' archives. Co-produced by Claudio Fuiano for CFSoundtracks and Daniele De Gemini for Beat Records. Mastering by Claudio Fuiano and Enrico De Gemini.
|
|
|
|