Riz Ortolani Cannibal Holocaust Soundtrack CD

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cannibal holocaust soundtrack Riz Ortolani

Riz Ortolani’s soundtrack to the infamous Ruggero Deodato film Cannibal Holocaust is completely disarming. From the opening theme to the stark, minimalist synth cues used to punctuate the shocking events onscreen, this is one soundtrack CD that can’t be pigeonholed, boiled down to its’ essence, or easily categorized.

The score is also sneakily influential–whether on purpose or not, you can hear echoes of it all the way down the line to Air’s Sexy Boy synth riffs, and while you may be totally put off by the content of the film, there’s no denying its’ power or effectiveness. It provokes an emotional response, and isn’t that the purpose of all art? No matter whether you think the filmmakers meant to or not, for all the shocking, awful things in the movie it is easily as transcendent as people believe Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odessy to be. (How’s that for going out on a limb?)

That’s pretty strong stuff, to be sure…but viewing the two films side by side you’ll find more in common than you realize–again, regardless of director intent, stomach turning events on screen, and etc. But we’re getting off topic here. Riz Ortolani shows off some fascinating depth here. To be sure, if the music were completely divorced from its subject matter it might not pack as much of a punch, but it’s not.

This version of the soundtrack contains a CD-ROM interview feature with Ortolani, so fans will be interested for that little freebie; the fact that this went out of print in 2003 and has been harder to find ever since doesn’t hurt. How long will this last? Get yours while you still can.

The Cannibal Holocaust original soundtrack by Riz Ortolani is a new, sealed compact disc. Buy it now from Turntabling for $20 plus shipping.


WTF Bad Album Cover: Dan Nicoloff Everybody’s Pink Under The Skin

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WTF Bad Album Covers Dan Nicholoff

There are bad album covers…and then there are LP covers that make you want to penetrate your own skull with a claw hammer because they’re so mind-rottingly awful. There’s not much to day about this that you haven’t already been thinking to yourself. Dan Nicoloff’s Everybody’s Pink Under The Skin is a sort of lame-o take on Clive Barker’s Books of Blood quip; “Everyone is a book of blood. When we’re opened, we’re red.” But Barker, even in his most feverish moments, could never have envisioned something like this.

It’s art design so staggeringly lame that you KNOW someone got PAID to do it. Look at the malice aforethought going on here. This cover looks like a photograph that someone actually staged and lit properly for EFFECT. I shudder to think about the time and effort that went into this. And I sit here wondering if it’s actually something WORSE–a photorealism PAINTING of some kind that a human being actually LABORED OVER to get JUST RIGHT.

That’s a thought my poor brain can’t quite get behind. Continue reading WTF Bad Album Cover: Dan Nicoloff Everybody’s Pink Under The Skin →

The Fantastic Voyage of Goblin The Sweet Sound of Hell CD

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Fantastic Voyage of Goblin The Sweet Sound of Hell CDThere are many Goblin compilation CDs, including this excellent collection put out by Bella Casa.

The Fantastic Voyage of Goblin: The Sweet Sound of Hell has plenty of old favorites and a nice selection off their non-soundtrack LP, Roller. Snip-Snap and Dr. Frankenstein are both Roller cuts, and there’s even a nice obscure (for the compilations) cut from the Phenomena OST–Jennifer’s Friends is a welcome inclusion here.

The Fantastic Voyage of Goblin: The Sweet Sound of Hell is a new, sealed import CD. Buy it now from Turntabling for $20 plus shipping.





Here’s a track listing if you’re curious about how THIS comp fits in with the other compilations in your collection:

1. Profondo Rosso
2. School at Night
3. Death Dies
4. Dr Frankenstein
5. Suspiria
6. Witch
7. Sighs
8. Le Cascade di Viridiana
9. Safari
10. L’ Alba Dei Morti Viventi
11. Snip-Snap
12. Sicilian Samba
13. Connexion
14. Flashing
15. Gemini
16. Jennifer’s Friends
17. La Chiesa
18. Quiet Drops


West Goest To Pop: The Ringo Beat Cocktail Collection

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West Goes To Pop Ringo Beat Cinevox

Spaghetti western fans who are enthralled by that strangely surf influenced guitar playing heard in the Sabata, Ringo, and Man-with-no-name style movies should definitely own West Goes To Pop, The Ringo Beat Cocktail Collection.

This compilation of Spaghetti western soundtrack sounds includes Piero Umiliani, Gianni Ferrio, Bruno Nicolai, Fabio Frizzi and Marizio De Angelis. And yes, it does include the Django theme. Try whipping THAT track out at your next DJ gig. This CD is perfect for mad mixage, especially if you’re looking for something out of left field to throw into your next set.

This import CD is selling for $30 elsewhere…get it here for half that and enjoy the sonic treats of Ringo beat. This is our favorite find of the week.

West Goes To Pop, the Ringo Beat Cocktail Collection is a new, sealed import CD. Buy it now from Turntabling for $15 plus shipping. Overseas orders welcome.