2 neue Titel von Chris' Soundtrack Corner

[Marcus Stöhr]

Chris' Soundtrack Corner informiert über 2 neue Veröffentlichen des eigenen Labels:

Afyon Oppio (The Sicilian Connection) (Guido & Maurizio De Angelis)

Chris' Soundtrack Corner continues with its ongoing series of retro Euro-cult film music masterworks by now offering the world-premiere CD release of AFYON OPPIO (THE SICILIAN CONNECTION).

This 1972 Italian crime film starred Ben Gazzara (RUN FOR YOUR LIFE, ANATOMY OF A MURDER, THE BRIDGE AT REMAGEN, QBVII, INCHON, ROAD HOUSE) as an American underworld up-and-comer who relocates to Europe and immerses himself in the dangerous and mysterious world of heroin production.

The dynamic score is by the legendary duo of Guido and Maurizio De Angelis. The brothers are renowned for their highly distinctive and fan-pleasing style, which usually features ethnic-infused melodies and energetic, infectious ballads. Any listing of some of their most famous soundtracks is likely to include SANDOKAN, TRINITY IS STILL MY NAME, KEOMA, ROMA VIOLENTA and MANNAJA (A MAN CALLED BLADE).

This time out they have generated a score that covers all the bases; along with two lovely Sicilian-styled tone poems there is also included a life-affirming main title vocal (in the charismatic Oliver Onions modality) with numerous and captivating variations of this theme, sophisticated jazz and rock tinged lounge instrumentals (that are sure to satisfy all lovers of silver age scoring), plus a gorgeous love theme that pays homage to the beauty of actress Sylvia Monti. This most current recording presents a pristine digital remastering of the original LP release, all 12 tracks including the two bonus cuts (music not used in the film).

As with all previous Chris' Soundtrack Corner productions this release is available with two types of packaging: one featuring a unique jewel case, the other has an attractive foil inlay. Both editions come with a 12 page booklet with full color art and liner notes by Euro-soundtrack specialist John Bender.

Brutti, Sporchi E Cattivi (Ugly, Dirty And Bad) (Armando Trovaioli)

Limited edition of 500 copies.

Chris' Soundtrack Corner proudly presents the soundtrack from BRUTTI, SPORCHI E CATTIVI (UGLY, DIRTY AND BAD), music by Armando Trovajoli.

Armando Trovajoli has written one of his best scores of his long artistic relationship with director Scola: a mixture of Funky, Pop (mainly represented by a cool song sung by Schola Cantorum) and very sad, romantic music themes performed often by harmonica, choir and orchestra that oppose all the grotesque, dark side of the story made of sad misfortunes only. This score appears for the first time on CD digitally restored/remastered from the original RCA stereo album master tape, including an inedit alternate take of the main theme song, all approved by M°Trovajoli himself.