鬼才ヴィンセント・ギャロの出世作映画のサントラ。 内容はと言うと、キングクリムゾンやイェスといった、所謂プログレッシブロックから選曲されており、プログレ初心者にも優しく、なおかつ、リアルタイムで聴いていたという方達にも納得のコンパイルになっていると思います。特にYesの名盤「壊れもの」からの『Heart of the Sunrise』は劇中での使われ方も印象的で、プログレ未体験の方にも強烈なインパクトになると思います。きっと映画を観て、このサントラを聴けばクラブミュージック漬けの方も、オルタナ漬けの方もプログレに対する印象がガラッと変わってしまう事でしょう。こういった、新しい世代の人が一つの音楽文化を知る上での足掛かりになるような魅力を持ったサントラは、セールスや知名度とは無関係に素晴らしい作品だと思います。
After reading Martin's post, I just got myself a used copy, problem solved. Onto the music: if you're on the fence about Vincent and not really sure, buy this. That was my situation, and this is a great "sampler". I like bands like NoMeansNo, Slayer, Minor Threat, you know - bands that can Kill It, and everyone was always telling me about Yes & Crimson but I was always like "maybe someday I'll get around to it". Well, this album helped that happen. I am so glad I got this. I'm a drummer & I've been playing along all day to "Heart of the Sunrise" on my practice pad. Vincent has a beautiful mind and I really appreciate that. Steve Albini uses vintage equipment, but most of his stuff just makes him sound like a connoisseur of analog tape hiss (Greyhound). Vincent uses this equipment in a much more emotional way. I "get it" way more than when others do it. I also love his voice - there is a BIG difference between Vincent's voice and John Frusciante's fake voice on the "Under the Bridge" backup vocals. John can consider that an artform, but for some reason I don't buy that. Vincent gets thru to me though. Thanx for reading!
I like this noir-style, moody, brooding, bizarre soundtrack produced and recorded by the film's director Vincent Gallo. You gotta like his work in order to like this album.