I used to use the Opening Sequence for the Soundtrack for a Hallowe'en Haunted House. The first time I heard it, at high volume, in the spooky foyer, I wanted to run outside...and it was MY Haunted House!!
August 1, 2007 |  | Not their best soundtrack, but still good |  |
Sorcerer was TD's first "Hollywood" soundtrack work. The band would go on to be in-demand soundtrack composers during the 1980s and after listening to this soundtrack, it's easy to understand why.
The tone of this soundtrack is moody, dark and downright spooky which DEFINES the tone of the film better than any other single factor (acting, ligthing, cinematography, etc.). TD had composed this soundtrack by only reading the script. They had not viewed a single foot of film during the composing and recording process which was the complete opposite of the industry norm. As far as I know, Tangerine Dream were the first to ever accomplish such a feat.
I only give this release 3 stars because, when compared to some of their other soundtrack work, this one is a little flat. Most of their other soundtracks seem to be a bit more cutting edge musically, although this release is very satisfying to the ear. We get to hear quite a bit of sequencing work as well as snippets from Edgar Froese on guitar.
I would only recommend purchasing this title to fans of the band or fans of the film. I don't think the casual music listener would be too jazzed about this one.
July 12, 2007 | | A unique sound using mellatron and guitars | |
This has short tracks that are similar to stratosphere and mostly up beat some mellow ones this sound is unlike anything else. it is weird and unique sounding in a sense. a mellotron sound is present hear with treated guitar and synths. search, grind and journey and rainforest and betrayal are my favorite tracks because there kinda up beat. grind will definitly get you into the groove. a rare sound very original worth getting if your a td fan.
May 5, 2007 | | Deja Vu All Over Again.... | |
.... as Yogi Berra might have said. It's hard to believe that Tangerine Dream could compose music so absolutely "spot on" for the film Sorcerer without having seen the movie but, as pointed out by other reviewers that is exactly what happened. I recommend you see the movie FIRST. Then, consider buying this CD which is at once captivating but definitely creepy! Filmed on location in the heart of a Dominican Republic rain forest, Sorcerer is NOT for the faint of heart. Although the film and the music are both thirty years old, both compare favorably with the music and plot of any contemporary soundtrack or movie plot. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED by a listener who is NOT fond of Tangerine Dream!
December 17, 2006| | | The creepiest music they ever made | |
Of all the albums Tangerine Dream released in the 1970s, this 1977 score for the film Sorcerer is undoubtedly the scariest. In fact, even the photo of the three band members (Peter Baumann, Edgar Froese, and Chris Franke) depicted in the liner notes is somewhat disturbing and menacing. Interestingly enough, William Friedkin's liner notes indicate that the music was written without any of the band members actually having viewed any footage. This is an even more impressive achievement when you consider that Freidkin felt that the film and the soundtrack were virtually "inseparable". The CD is approximately 45 minutes in length and the music is spread across twelve, uncharacteristically short tracks. Each track is dominated by loads of analog synthesizers including instruments by Moog, ARP, and Oberheim. Mellotron use (including the large Mark V) is also very heavy and should please most mellotron fans. Although I really enjoy this album, the only minor complaint that I have is that the tracks are just too short - just when I start being drawn into a piece it rather abruptly ends. However, the compositions all convey the same brooding and menacing mood, so the momentum is only slowed a tiny bit during the pause between individual tracks. All in all, I would have to highly recommend this album to all general electronica fans and Tangerine Dream fans. Excellent stuff.
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