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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
There is a new version of this which is unabridged.
The original recording of Koyaanisqatsi was issued at what was a distinctly uneasy time - for the record companies at least. The LP era was coming to an end and the compact disc was only beginning to enter its primacy. Because the LP, which was then the more popular medium by far, could rarely hold more than 25 minutes per side, it was decreed that the score for the Glass/Reggio film should be radically abridged for its initial release.
Fifteen years later, it is a pleasure to have virtually all of the music from Koyaanisqatsi on disc, including about a halt hour of material that has hitherto been available only with the film.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I've had this album since it was released and I still go back to it regularly as there's nothing else like it on an emotional level in my opinion.
Parts of it are so powerful and the only way I can describe some of the songs is 'harrowing'.
If you're not familiar with Glass this is the perfect introduction.
Simply stunning music.
Parts of it are so powerful and the only way I can describe some of the songs is 'harrowing'.
If you're not familiar with Glass this is the perfect introduction.
Simply stunning music.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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One of the best movie soundtracks of all times. It's inspirational, spiritual, uplifting and strong. In terms of works of Philipe Glass, the apsolute must have, and to me his best piece by far, every single one on this album.
Classic!
Classic!
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Koyaanisqatsi
As with all great discoveries I bought this CD for a Christmas gift for someone else. She said that it was not really her cup of tea and said would I be offended if she gave it... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dangerous Dave
Monotonous...
I like Philip Glass and his music, I really do. I love "The Hours" soundtrack. But I think that this one is boring. Read more
Published 4 months ago by George
The Koyaanisqatsi 'Suite'
As other reviewers here have written this is very much an abridgement to the soundtrack of Reggio's remarkable eponymous film. Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2009 by K.N. Hatton
Unbelievable
Fascinating, it would be unthinkable to live without it! If you like this, try the sublime Ontayso/Tim Koch release 'Where have you been'?. Both great!
Published on 3 May 2006 by RD
nice bit of glass.
i first caught the vid the other night [5star] but seem to have mislaid it. this audio almost makes up for it, reminding me of the overall feel. Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2001 by the_tim@medscape.com
Gut wrenching inspiration.
Once you follow any one of the musical threads in any of the tracks of this album, then let your mind lose focus and notice the twists, turns and new musical "plays". Read more
Published on 4 Nov 1999 by Martin Hyndman
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