The Pit & the Pendulum (1991) is another Stuart Gordon / Richard Band team-up, only this time with the source material being by H.P. Lovecraft's predecessor, Edgar Allan Poe. This film I have not seen yet, but they got Lance Henriksen as the star, and that has my attention. After giving the score a few listens, I will surely be seeking out this film that many fans have called Full Moon Pictures' finest. Maybe I can find it to download somewhere. From what I have read about it, it has great atmosphere, sets, costumes and performances. Supposedly, there is far less gore than the usual Gordon fare, but that won't stop me from watching it.
From listening to the score, I have gleaned that this film, in typical Gordon fashion, must have traces of humor in it. There are parts where Band's music really brings a smile to my face, but don't let that convince you that this is all about laughs. No, sirs and madams, there is plenty of dread and horror to be found in this Gothic and dramatic music. Band also makes excellent use of a choir on a few tracks. Enjoy!
There is a link for an unrelated BONUS album in the comments of this post.
From listening to the score, I have gleaned that this film, in typical Gordon fashion, must have traces of humor in it. There are parts where Band's music really brings a smile to my face, but don't let that convince you that this is all about laughs. No, sirs and madams, there is plenty of dread and horror to be found in this Gothic and dramatic music. Band also makes excellent use of a choir on a few tracks. Enjoy!
Year of Release: 1991
Label: Moonstone Records
Catalog #: MD 9903
Genres: Soundtrack/Score, Horror
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 320kbps
If anyone has a true lossless rip of this long out of print CD, please feel free share it here.
Label: Moonstone Records
Catalog #: MD 9903
Genres: Soundtrack/Score, Horror
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 320kbps
If anyone has a true lossless rip of this long out of print CD, please feel free share it here.
Track list:
1. The Crypt and Main Titles (4:00)
2. The Chase and Onslaught (2:21)
3. The Arrest of Maria (1:18)
4. The Purging of Torquemada (1:06)
5. Antonio Sneaks into the Castle (2:38)
6. Esmeralda's Meadow of Peace (1:34)
7. Antonio Battles the Guards (4:05)
8. The Pope's Envoy (2:13)
9. The Rape of Maria (6:02)
10. Esmeralda Comforts Maria (1:43)
11. The Night Auto da Fe / Esmeralda's Revenge (2:37)
12. Maria's Burial (0:41)
13. The Pit and the Pendulum (8:48)
14. Justice for the Grand Inquisitor... Death (3:36)
15. Maria's Resurrection and Finale (5:51)
1. The Crypt and Main Titles (4:00)
2. The Chase and Onslaught (2:21)
3. The Arrest of Maria (1:18)
4. The Purging of Torquemada (1:06)
5. Antonio Sneaks into the Castle (2:38)
6. Esmeralda's Meadow of Peace (1:34)
7. Antonio Battles the Guards (4:05)
8. The Pope's Envoy (2:13)
9. The Rape of Maria (6:02)
10. Esmeralda Comforts Maria (1:43)
11. The Night Auto da Fe / Esmeralda's Revenge (2:37)
12. Maria's Burial (0:41)
13. The Pit and the Pendulum (8:48)
14. Justice for the Grand Inquisitor... Death (3:36)
15. Maria's Resurrection and Finale (5:51)
Download: Richard Band - The Pit & the Pendulum: Original Soundtrack
Download Size: 114MB
Download Size: 114MB
There is a link for an unrelated BONUS album in the comments of this post.
BONUS album: Daemonia - Zombi: Dawn of the Dead (2004)
ReplyDeleteFormat: MP3 320kbps
Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=I7DIBYTU
Download Size: 120MB
This is a complete re-recording of the Goblin score for Argento's cut of George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead. It was a bonus disc that came with the DVD "Daemonia - Dario Argento Tribute Live in Los Angeles".
I posted a super thanks for this in the wrong comments section >.< Perhaps you can move it here
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