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January 21, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Nathan Micay: Industry OST
Nathan Micay Industry OST LuckyMe I really enjoyed the TV series Industry – and I’ve recommended it to a few people that have either hated it instantly or told me they’d already tried it and couldn’t get past the first episode. One of the complaints, too, was the film’s relentless music; sitting deep inside and […]Archive
April 30, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Deantoni Parks: SILVER CHORD
Deantoni Parks SILVER CHORD humani machina When Deantoni Parks released his sublime one-man-band Technoself I’d had the lucky chance to see him (as part of a band) do what he does. He’s a wonderful drummer that has worked with a great range of artists – but as a solo act he is basically sat at […]Archive
April 6, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Daniel Lopatin: Uncut Gems – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Daniel Lopatin Uncut Gems – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Warp Records A strange adrenalin pushes the movie Uncut Gems – but then its anti-hero Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler) is compelled by a very strange adrenalin: For him it’s less about winning than it is not completely losing. In his gambler’s mind if he doesn’t lose […]Archive
March 27, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Vangelis: Nocturne – The Piano Album
Vangelis Nocturne: The Piano Album Decca The best textural work in music springs from – or works in support of – great melodies. Greek composer Vangelis has been at the forefront of great textural synth work with his incredible soundtracks (Blade Runner, Chariots of Fire, 1492: Conquest of Paradise) and non-soundtrack work too. But for every indelible melody – and we need […]Archive
September 11, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Stubs: #142 – Heritage Orchestra: Music from Blade Runner, Sydney, 2013
I think back now and perhaps I liked this show a bit more than I let on at the time. Well, no maybe that’s not quite it, maybe I explained myself and the show just fine at the time. But I catch myself thinking about this show – Vangelis’ music from the film Blade Runner […]Archive
May 29, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Heritage Orchestra Performs Music From Blade Runner – Vivid Festival (May 26, Sydney)
Heritage Orchestra: Music From Blade Runner Vivid Festival: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House Sunday, May 26 Originally commissioned for the UK Meltdown Festival (by Massive Attack, no less) the Heritage Orchestra of Great Britain combines a full orchestral score and the ambient/electronica sweeps via found percussion and analogue synths. This performance of Vangelis’ Blade Runner […]Archive
May 23, 2013 by Simon Sweetman