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Francis Ford Coppola took an inspired gamble in hiring the Polish composer to realise his Gothic stage production made for the cinema screen. Nothing about Kilar conforms to Hollywood. His classical works and earlier European films for the likes of Polanski and Zanussi, show a style based upon a repetitive form that insinuates itself upon the ear until it becomes unforgettable. "Vampire Hunters" is a superb example, being a cyclic string and brass motif that develops an exciting dynamic by revolving between keys. A pounding drum keeps time and rhythm for a flawlessly edited scene of destroying the vampire's lair. There is also the exquisite theme for Mina and Dracula, which in "Love Remembered" is presented on the composer's favoured instrument, flute. Again, it's through instrumental interchange across repetitions of the theme that the piece achieves its effect. A little sound design ("The Ring Of Fire") offers pause before the tender choral dénouement. Despite the tail-end pop song, this was a blockbuster debut without precedent. --Paul Tonks
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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Possibly one of the best film soundtracks ever. It conjours up images of Eastern European splendour and dramatic mountain ranges, of fatal attraction and moving loyalty. If it sounds like I'm going over the top, then you obviously haven't seen the film. It conveys all the same emotions as the film; sorrow, love, and terror, but it is even more compelling. As I said, stunning, powerful, and totally unforgettable.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Without doubt one of the all-time great film scores, Kilar's majestic minimalist work is without parallel. Dark, haunting and utterly compelling, once heard this is never forgotten.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Killar's Dracula Soundtrack is for sure among my most listened albums. As a fan of the movie itself, I believe that the music is the greatest element in the movie that creates the unforgettable athmosphere of it. There is a love story in the movie and this music tells us the story. Gothic and poetic; and at the same time inevitably romantic, this is a perfect piece of music to enjoy always.
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What a superb soundtrack. Even though I have not seen the film I really enjoyed this music. I'm not a "Vampire" film fan but having heard extracts of this CD, decided to buy it and... Read more
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This is a fabulous soundtrack to a great movie. I've loved it for years. I'm writing this review primarily to encourage anyone who particularly likes this soundtrack to check out... Read more
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