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[FDS32] Torossi, Stefano - Omicidio per vocazione / E’ stato bello amarti CD

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:44:16 +0000

Fin de Siècle Media are proud to present two wonderful scores by another Italian maestro - Stefano Torossi - whose music sadly has been somewhat neglected during the years. Originally released on LP by C.A.M. in 1968, OMICIDIO PER VOCAZIONE and E’ STATO BELLO AMARTI show Torossi’s ability to create suitable moods for both the giallo as well as romantic drama.
Carefully restored from the original LP master and presented in a 4-page digifile with original artwork and film stills, we hope that these highly sought after scores finally get the attention they so rightfully deserve. Limited edition 500 copies.

OMICIDIO PER VOCAZIONE
01. Omicido per vocazione [2:32]
02. Caccia all’uomo [3:45]
03. Prima dell’alba [1:58]
04. Omicidio per vocazione (versione romantica) [2:32]
05. Dietro l’orchestra [3:13]
06. Camion [0:51]
07. Fari [1:33]
08. Fonogramma fisso [2:59]
E’ STATO BELLO AMARTI
09. E’ stato bello amarti (versione lunga) [3:07]
10. Chi sei? [1:20]
11. Fuochi sulla spiaggia (versione lunga) [3:45]
12. Chi sei? (versione lunga) [2:01]
13. Ragazzina [1:28]
14. Fuochi sulla spiaggia [1:51]
15. E’ stato bello amarti [1:31]
16. Era d’agosto [1:44]
17. Incontro al night [3:22]

[FDS36] En röst i mörkret (Romolo Guerrieri) DVD

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:34:05 +0000

(Il dolce corpo di Deborah, 1968)

Actors: Carroll Baker, Jean Sorel, George Hilton, Luigi Pistilli
Director: Romolo Guerrieri
Format: Anamorphic, PAL
Language: English
Subtitles (non-removable): Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Studio: Fin de Siècle Media
DVD Release Date: 23 Nov 2009
Run Time: 92 minutes

Deborah är en vacker och förmögen amerikansk kvinna på smekmånad i europa med sin nyblivne make Marcel. Genom sin gamle vän Philip får Marcel veta att hans förra fästmö Susan är död, och att det anses vara hans fel. Snart börjar Deborah få anonyma telefonsamtal där hon hotas till livet, men ingen förutom Marcel tror henne och den idylliska tillvaron förvandlas till en skräckinjagande mardröm…

Den italienske regissören Romolo Guerrieri (Johnny Yuma, 10.000 dollar - död eller levande) har regisserat Carroll Baker (Golden Globe®-belönad och Oscar®-nominerad för Baby Doll, 1957) i en av hennes första europeiska filmer - en thriller i lyxklass om kärlek, svek och ond bråd död med många överraskande vändningar. I övriga roller ser vi Jean Sorel (Belle de jour - dagfjärilen, De hänsynslösa), George Hilton (Dom kallar mej Halleluja, Slaget vid El Alamein), Luigi Pistilli (För några få dollar mer, Iskalla nerver) samt Ida Galli (Det ljuva livet, Herkules i skräckens stad).

[FDS35] Furia a Marrakech (Luciano Martino/Mino Loy) DVD

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:31:48 +0000

(Furia a Marrakech, 1966)

Actors: Stephen Forsyth, Dominique Boschero, Jack Ary, Mitsouko, Cristina Gaioni
Director: Luciano Martino, Mino Loy
Format: Anamorphic, PAL
Language: Italian, English
Subtitles: Swedish (non-removable)
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Studio: Fin de Siècle Media
DVD Release Date: 18 Feb 2009
Run Time: 91 minutes

En världsomspännande brottsorganisation har hittat bunkern där Adolf Hitler gömt fem miljarder dollar i perfekt förfalskade sedlar som han tänkt underminera den anglo-amerikanska ekonomin med. Skurkarna planerar att systematiskt byta ut dem mot äkta sedlar, men en girig medhjälpare stjäl en del av pengarna för eget bruk och drar åt sig ovälkommen uppmärksamhet från CIA och MI5. Samtidigt som skurkarna är på jakt efter förrädaren skickas agenterna Dixon och Keene för att utreda fallet. Spåren leder så småningom till Marrakech…

Stephen Forsyth (Hatchet for the Honeymoon) spelar CIA-agent Bob Dixon i denna spektakulära spionfilm som hämtat inspirationen från James Bond. Hänsynslösa mördare, vackra damer, biljakter, explosioner och exotiska miljöer är bara en bråkdel av vad som bjuds i FURIA A MARRAKECH, skriven av Ernesto Gastaldi (Mitt namn är Nobody) och regisserad av Luciano Martino (Vår man i Beirut) samt Mino Loy (Flashman).

[FDS30] Morricone, Ennio - Teorema/La stagione dei sensi/Vergogna schifosi CD

admin — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:47:50 +0000

It is splendidly appropriate that these three seminal and transgressive works by the major composer of film music of the 20th Century should be brought together on one silver disc. Ennio Morricone has been to film music what Pablo Picasso was to painting – an endlessly voracious intellectual organism imbibing the entirety of the extant arts environment and then, after reformulating and re-imagining everything absorbed, disgorging shockingly unexpected designs back into the cultural landscape. All three of these soundtracks represent this dynamic phenomenon of individualized creativity at its most overt and thrilling. Completely remastered in simulated stereo and presented in a 6-page digipak with original artwork, film stills and liner notes by John Bender.

Teorema
1. Teorema (04:15)
2. Frammenti (02:29)
3. Fruscio de foglie verdi (cantato) (02:22)
4. L’ultima corrida (02:38)
5. Beat N. 3 (02:45)
La stagione dei sensi
6. Gloria (03:31)
7. Una Voce Allo Specchio (02:56)
8. Sytar (03:33)
9. Tell Me Tell Me (03:03)
10. Sospendi Il Tempo (01:57)
11. Laila Laila (03:10)
12. Una Voce Allo Specchio (01:05)
13. Dinamica Per 5+1 (04:53)
14. In Tre Quarti (02:08)
Vergogna schifosi
15. Matto, Caldo, Soldi, Morto…Girotondo (03:22)
16. Guardami Negli Occhi (02:15)
17. Ninna Nanna Per Adulti (02:42)
18. Una Spiaggia A Mezzogiorno (03:37)
19. Un Altro Mare (06:31)
20. Matto, Caldo, Soldi, Morto…Girotondo (04:51)

[FDS29] Gaslini, Giorgio - Un omicidio perfetto a termine di legge CD

admin — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:45:57 +0000

Fin de Siècle Media proudly present the CD premiere of another complete giallo soundtrack by the much underrated Giorgio Gaslini. As with his next giallo assignment, RIVELAZIONI DI UN MANIACO SESSUALE AL CAPO DELLA SQUADRA MOBILE (also on CD from Fin de Siècle Media), he here delivers a masterful exercise in both fear and fashion - spilled blood and guts in the sleek environs of the sophisticated elite. The themes, which vacillate between eroticism and delicate, almost childlike femininity, function as perfumed reflections of the exaggerated visual allure of the giallo whilst simultaneously being esthetic buffers against the usually horrific violence. The great majority of the compositions on this disc similarly show Gaslini to be perfectly suited to the genre. These designs are arguably the finest abstractions produced in support of the Italian cinematic thriller. The music has a precision and clarity not commonly found, with the voice of individual instruments remaining distinct and demanding of attention, and this compels a rather sharp visualization of the cool mathematics and intellectualism that give structure to each ominous formation. Carefully restored from the stereo master tapes by Claudio Fuiano and presented in a 6-page digipak with original artwork, film stills and liner notes by John Bender.

1. ATTIMI (2:15)
2. TENTAZIONE BIANCA (1:47)
3. BRIVIDI DI PAURA (2:08)
4. BARLUMI DI MEMORIA (1:07)
5. DARSENA FATALE (01:41)
6. UN UOMO SOLO (00:40)
7. UNA VOCE NELLA NOTTE (01:50)
8. RITORNO IMPREVISTO (01:22)
9. LA FUGA (01:36)
10. NOTTURNO SOSPESO (00:44)
11. POSSESSIONE NOTTURNA (01:22)
12. PRELUDIO ED ARIA PER ORGANO (05:32)
13. ATTIMI (#2) (2:16)

Bonus tracks- Previously unreleased
14. UN OMICIDIO PERFETTO A TERMINE DI LEGGE (Titoli di testa-Vocal) (2:47)
15. BARLUMI DI MEMORIA (#2) (0:20)
16. TENTAZIONE BIANCA (#2) (0:56)
17. NOTTURNO SOSPESO (#2) (0:35)
18. BRIVIDI DI PAURA (#2) (0:24)
19. BRIVIDI DI PAURA (#3) (0:43)
20. BRIVIDI DI PAURA (#4) (0:24)
21. UNA VOCE NELLA NOTTE (#2) (0:24)
22. RITORNO IMPREVISTO (#2) (0:42)
23. DARSENA FATALE (#2) (1:33)
24. UN UOMO SOLO (#2) (0:32)
25. ATTIMI (#3) (1:14)
26. PRELUDIO ED ARIA PER ORGANO (film version) (6:54)
27. BARLUMI DI MEMORIA (#3) (0:35)
28. UN OMICIDIO PERFETTO A TERMINE DI LEGGE (Titoli di testa- instr.) (2:48)

Bonus insert track:
29. I WANT TO DIE (Performed by Motowns) (4:03)

[FDS28] Maderna, Bruno - La morte ha fatto l’uovo CD

admin — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:43:55 +0000

Previously released on LP by Cinevox in 1968, we are proud to announce the CD premiere release of this challenging avant-garde soundtrack by Bruno Maderna who only scored a handful of films in the 50s and 60s. However, this one has the ability to haunt you forever. Quirky stuff indeed, a perfect companion to the equally weird film by Giulio Questi – Maderna’s contribution to the film cannot be overestimated. Presented in a 6-page digipak with original artwork, film still and liner notes by John Bender, the disc itself offers the original LP in full stereo as well as 10 previously unheard bonus tracks in mono - all in all 54 minutes of very uneasy listening carefully restored by Claudio Fuiano. Overall the music on this disc can be eerily, and vividly, epitomized by a line of dialog from the film: “Take them by surprise with an approach that’s absolutely new – that’s newer than tomorrow – preposterously new!”

“Bruno Maderna’s score perfectly captures the films paranoia atmosphere with its dissonant tones and bizarre arrangements.” (Michael Den Boer, 10,000 Bullets)

“… a crazed musical score from Bruno Maderna - this composer’s mix of woozy strings and discordant jazz guitar is guaranteed to make you edgy and nervous …” (Don Guarisco, DVD Maniacs)

“… Bruno Maderna’s bizarre score, which somehow manages to be incredibly annoying and completely appropriate at the same time …” (Michael Mackenzie, DVD Times)

“The avant-garde Bruno Maderna score is violent and nerve-wracking.” (Chris Fujiwara/A. S. Hamrah, Hermenaut)

“Bruno Maderna’s score is akin to the sound of chalk screeching across a blackboard …” (Robert Monell, I’m In a Jess Franco State of Mind)

1. GUAIABA [3:18]
2. REFLECTION IN THE NIGHT [3:00]
3. MOMENT [0:21]
4. SIGMA ALPHA [2:11]
5. DOWN DOWN DOWN [2:30]
6. MUSICAL LINE [2:27]
7. TESTAMENT OF REVOLT [3:44]
8. CONVERSATION [1:45]
9. SEX REVOLUTION ON CAMPUS [2:06]
10. SPEAKING OF SILENCE [7:56]
11. COMEDY IN MUSIC [1:42]
12. CATCHING [2:34]
13. GUAIABA [3:09]
14. LA MORTE HA FATTO L’UOVO (bonus track # 1) [3:18]
15. LA MORTE HA FATTO L’UOVO (bonus track # 2) [0:58]
16. LA MORTE HA FATTO L’UOVO (bonus track # 3) [2:17]
17. LA MORTE HA FATTO L’UOVO (bonus track # 4) [3:07]
18. LA MORTE HA FATTO L’UOVO (bonus track # 5) [1:01]
19. LA MORTE HA FATTO L’UOVO (bonus track # 6) [1:42]
20. LA MORTE HA FATTO L’UOVO (bonus track # 7) [0:49]
21. LA MORTE HA FATTO L’UOVO (bonus track # 8) [1:12]
22. LA MORTE HA FATTO L’UOVO (bonus track # 9) [0:58]
23. LA MORTE HA FATTO L’UOVO (bonus track # 10) [0:47]

[FDS27] Donaggio, Pino - Corruzione al Palazzo di Giustizia CD

admin — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:41:44 +0000

Fin de Siècle Media proudly present the CD premiere of Pino Donaggio’s score for CORRUZIONE AL PALAZZO DI GIUSTIZIA (CORRUPTION IN THE HALLS OF JUSTICE, SMILING MANIACS), an intense tale of corruption made in 1974 starring Franco Nero and directed by Marcello Aliprandi. Donaggio’s score is in places a fairly low key work that relies on taught and suspense-filled cues which match the mood and atmosphere of the motion picture perfectly. But there is also a melodic, poignant and delicate side to the score which manifests itself during the soundtrack in varying guises and instrumentations. Donaggio, perhaps best known for DON’T LOOK NOW and CARRIE, has composed an admirable score that not only suits the motion picture for which it was written, but also manages to remain an entertaining work away from the images for which it was intended - a true work of originality and merit. Originally released on vinyl by Carosello Records in 1975, it’s an extremely rare album which finally will be available again - carefully restored from the LP master and presented in a 6-page digipak with original artwork, film stills and liner notes by John Mansell. 16 tracks.

1. Tema di Elena (02:50)
2. Al Palazzo di Giustizia (02:00)
3. Indagine (01:21)
4. Gioia al cabaret (02:12)
5. Solitudine (01:41)
6. Gioia (01:49)
7. Corruzione (01:35)
8. Grottesco (02:42)
9. Eccellenza (02:10)
10. Passeggiata (01:52)
11. Archivio (02:28)
12. Notturno (04:00)
13. Duello (01:47)
14. Trasferimento (02:12)
15. Promoveatur ut amoveatur (03:00)
16. Finale (02:25)

[FDS26] Gaslini, Giorgio - Rivelazioi di un maniaco sessuale al capo della squadra mobile CD

admin — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:38:15 +0000

Giorgio Gaslini is a highly trained and world renowned musician, a maestro of not only composition but also of jazz and contemporary classical music. He is most well-known to Euro-genre hounds for his co-scoring of Dario Argento’s monumental giallo PROFONDO ROSSO (DEEP RED), together with the progressive rock giants Goblin. The score for RIVELAZIONI DI UN MANIACO SESSUALE AL CAPO DELLA SQUADRA MOBILE (REVELATIONS OF A SEX MANIAC, PENETRATION) is a known favorite among the cadre of international afficionados of Italian cult-cinema, and for good reason; this is a very skillful and satisfying work – which also features splendid vocal performances by the one and only Edda Dell’Orso. Supporting the effect of the killer’s anthem is a series of dissonant suspense cues and each of these contribute to the underlying psychological stress inherent to the narrative. Counterbalancing the score’s darker portions are a series of lighter excursions into the realms of lounge and easy instrumentals - truly inspired music for a maniac! Culled from the vaults of Cinevox and carefully restored by Claudio Fuiano, this CD premiere release does not only present the LP tracks in full stereo – as much as 17 unreleased tracks have been saved from obscurity. Presented in a 6-page digipak with original artwork and extensive liner notes by John Bender, Fin de Siècle Media are proud to give another underrated composer the attention he most certainly deserves.

1. CIO’ CHE E’ SCRITTO NEL VENTO 2:57
2. LAMENTO 1:45
3. COLORI 5:00
4. TENERAMENTE 1:14
5. VOCE SENZA SCAMPO 2:06
6. DOMANI FORSE 1:00
7. FRAMMENTI 1:04
8. TEMA DEL MANIACO 3:19
9. FRAMMENTI (#2) 1:04
10. LAMENTO (#2) 0:53
11. SORRIDENDO 2:22
12. CIO’ CHE E’ SCRITTO NEL VENTO (#2) 1:45
13. LIEVEMENTE 2:22
14. RICORDANDO 1:34
15. FINALE 1:48
16. TEMA DEL MANIACO (#2) 0:35
17. TEMA DEL MANIACO (#3) 1:28
18. TENERAMENTE (#2) 0:24
19. CIO’ CHE E’ SCRITTO NEL VENTO (#3) 1:01
20. CIO’ CHE E’ SCRITTO NEL VENTO (#4) 1:07
21. CIO’ CHE E’ SCRITTO NEL VENTO (#5) 0:26
22. TEMA DEL MANIACO (#4) 1:21
23. CIO’ CHE E’ SCRITTO NEL VENTO (#6) 1:57
24. CIO’ CHE E’ SCRITTO NEL VENTO (#7) 0:29
25. CIO’ CHE E’ SCRITTO NEL VENTO (#8) 0:30
26. CIO’ CHE E’ SCRITTO NEL VENTO (#9) 2:25
27. CIO’ CHE E’ SCRITTO NEL VENTO (#10) 0:33
28. FRAMMENTI (#3) 0:22
29. TEMA DEL MANIACO (#5) 2:29
30. CIO’ CHE E’ SCRITTO NEL VENTO (#11) 2:24
31. COLORI (#2) 0:32
32. COLORI (#3) 0:29

Tracks 16-32 previously unreleased.

[FDS25] Romitelli, Sante Maria - Questa volta ti faccio ricco! CD

admin — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:35:34 +0000

Finally, the delightful soundtrack for Questa volta ti faccio ricco! (This Time I’ll Make You Rich) by Sante Maria Romitelli makes its CD debut - the previously released LP by Ariete is very rare and sought after by soundtrack collectors around the world. Digitally remastered and in full stereo, this is an enthusiastic and animated effort by Romitelli which gives clear evidence of his creative genius. The score is, as they say, “all over the map”, but Romitelli pulls it off with great skill - for instance the jazz/blues infused title track, a lush romantic piece for strings and woodwind featuring Edda Dell’Orso (You and I), a frolicsome ethnic march (Tema di Joe), a brazenly swinging jazz romp (Gimme Time) as well as a bit of pseudo pop-classicism not unlike the work of maestro Ennio Morricone (Waltz For Two). Presented in a 6-page digipak with original artwork, film stills and extensive liner notes by John Bender, the CD is a worthy example of this underrated composer’s noble diligence and full command of the medium.

01. This Time I’ll Make You Rich [5:56]
02. Tema di Joe [3:55]
03. Tema di Scotty [0:58]
04. You and I [3:13]
05. Joyce’s Blues [4:53]
06. Cina misteriosa [2:21]
07. Gimme Time [2:41]
08. Tema di Joe e Scotty [1:31]
09. Waltz For Two [2:31]
10. This Time I’ll Make You Rich (#1) [1:14]
11. This Time I’ll Make You Rich (#2) [1:58]
12. This Time I’ll Make You Rich (#3) [1:48]
13. This Time I’ll Make You Rich (#4) [0:56]

[FDS24] Orlandi, Nora - Il dolce corpo di Deborah CD

admin — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:28:50 +0000

From the vaults of CAM comes this diverse soundtrack by Nora Orlandi (Lo strano vizio della signora Wardh, A doppia faccia), written for the 1968 French/Italian giallo directed by Romolo Guerriri and starring Carroll Baker, Jean Sorel and Luigi Pistilli. Presented in a 6-page digipak with original artwork, film stills and interesting liner notes, this world premiere CD release contains the LP tracks in both simulated stereo and original mono versions. Riddle, riddle, Debbie in the middle. Surprise, surprise, guess who dies?

STEREO
1. MARCEL-DEBORAH [2:33]
2. NIGHT STORY [2:04]
3. INTIMITÀ [1:20]
4. OSSESSIONE [1:48]
5. IL VALICO [2:21]
6. MOLTO TEMPO FA [2:19]
7. MUSICA BIONDA [1:35]
8. I ROBOT [2:16]
9. L’IMPREVISTO [3:01]
10. GINEVRA [2:26]
11. LA BANDITA [1:53]
12. CROISETTE [1:58]
MONO
13. MARCEL-DEBORAH [2:33]
14. NIGHT STORY [2:04]
15. INTIMITÀ [1:20]
16. OSSESSIONE [1:48]
17. IL VALICO [2:21]
18. MOLTO TEMPO FA [2:19]
19. MUSICA BIONDA [1:35]
20. I ROBOT [2:16]
21. L’IMPREVISTO [3:01]
22. GINEVRA [2:26]
23. LA BANDITA [1:53]
24. CROISETTE [1:58]