Apocalypse Now Ost

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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0075596068925 Format: Soundtrack Label: Elektra Manufacturer: Elektra Number Of Discs: 2 Publisher: Elektra Release Date: 1996-07-01 Studio: Elektra
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Editorial Reviews: "Saigon. Shit, I'm still only in Saigon." So begins Francis Ford Coppola's epic journey down the rivers of the Vietnam War into a world paralysed by rationalised insanity and ritual murder. The horror of this alternate reality is scrutinised on this collection, which contains not only the film's score, written by the director and his father, but also a hefty portion of the original dialogue and sound design of the film. And frankly, the most chilling and absorbing part of the film is Captain Willard's weary yet brilliantly evocative narration on the absurd, plus Colonel Kurtz's free-associated meditations on death, snails crawling across straight razors and more death. While Coppola's score is less over-the-top than the dialogue, it still makes the listener shiver. Much of the music is akin to a Vangelis score with added spleen: vicious, shimmering washes of synthesiser with notes waiting to cave inward like a circus big-top tent on fire, as in the bedlam of "Do Lung Bridge". Toss in The Doors' violent hedonism on "The End", tribal war drumming and a word or two from both Wagner and Flash Cadillac and you have your own audio journey into the heart of darkness. To paraphrase Martin Sheen's Willard: it's a choice mission, and once it is over, you'll never want another. --Michael Woodring
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Sonic cinematic stimulation Comment: The great thing about this particular 2 disc version is the vocal inclusion. Right from the start of the story with the eerie & haunting huey rotor blades flying around the room in stereo, through the unsettling (both musically & lyrically) 'The End', all the way up the river, passing through Kilgore's territory, gliding through into Kurtz's dark revelations & to the point of his life's violent close by one of his own comrades - Willard converses with the characters & narrates as if you were by his side on this unforgettable journey of no return. It is a journey of intense discovery & the music brings to life the soundscapes that Willard experiences on his way up river. You won't be disappointed! Customer Rating: Summary: Half of the soundtrack is dialog. Comment: If it is the music you are after, most sound tracks pail compared to the original, with the exception of original music for the movie. If it is the significant dialog and feel for the movie, this soundtrack has what the maker thinks is significant. I agree with the choices. Customer Rating: Summary: "I thought they'd handed me the wrong dossier..." Comment: Carmine Coppola has created the greatest soundtrack for his son, Francis, with his wonderful score for APOCALYPSE NOW. 'The End' (Cut from 12 minutes down to 6 and a half) is a masterful choice, starting the film as it means to go on, and my personal favourite is 'Do Lung', the most eerie, atmospheric and powerful piece on the whole disc (Best heard with the stereo up and the housemates out), which brings back memories of what I think is the best scene in the entire film. Definitely one for the fans, though. Customer Rating: Summary: Apocalyptic atmosphere Comment: As I placed the CD carefully into my stereo, i knew it was going to be good. When The End starts playing, you are immediately immersed in the feeling and meaning behind the whole thing. Atmosphere is increased with Orange Light, closely followed by the triumphant sounds of Wagner's Valkyries. After this, there are some rather eerie, calming tunes, Finale being the last. Overall, it is a CD well worth getting, especially for this price Customer Rating: Summary: The beginnings of the classic rock soundtrack. Comment: This soundtrack, alongside Easy Rider, brought about the rock soundtrack as we know it today. Every film director pays homage to it, especially to the classic Doors track 'The End'. This CD is extra-special, with added commentary from the film, including Marlon Brando ramblings and the classic 'Napalm in the Morning' speech. Classic stuff. More Reviews