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And a hip soundtrack is what Score adds up
to... Interlog
A host of guest musicians, samples from a
plethora sources, and sound designers... contribute to this expansive,
globe-trotting, almost-visual offering... AmbiEntrance
Interlog
This is a second beat-related CD from former Tangerine
Dream and Lightwave member Paul Haslinger, who has a dark ambient release
on the Side Effects label as Coma Virus. The title, Score, gives you the
idea that he also works in TV and film music. And a hip soundtrack is
what Score adds up to, as he mixes moods from synths, the Quartett Wien
string section, Massive Attack-style beats and world music vocals. "New
India" is a dramatic take on the Bollywood sound, while "Magheda" places
East Africa's Kikuyu tribe over a big hip-hop groove. With the melodic
trumpet of Bumi Fian and some trance-style programming in other tracks,
Score also resembles the trip-hop productions of Ben Neill. What is remarkable
about this eclectic and well-recorded disc is the name of Brian "Lustmord"
Williams in the credits as co-producer. Brian seemingly stepped back from
the abyss (and his Hollywood soundtrack gigs) long enough to supply some
backing "sound design," along with fellow-industrialist Thomas Dimuzio.
There is, however, nothing underground about this release that sounds
like a meeting of Barry Adamson and Deep Forest. Interlog
AmbiEntrance
... A host of guest musicians, samples from a plethora sources,
and sound designers (including Brian "Lustmord" Williams and
Ian Boddy) contribute to this expansive, globe-trotting, almost-visual
offering (Haslinger has been collaborating on film scores with Graeme
Ravell, you know). Check out the Haslinger website for more info. The
shifting styles may be disorienting, but the production values are astounding.
With a rating of 8.3, I'm keeping Score!
David J. Opdyke
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