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The DVD and 20th anniversary theatrical reissue of Brian DePalma's revisionist remake of the 30s film noir crime drama Scarface was treated to the release of a gangsta-rap "tribute" soundtrack that underscored the film's enduring, if ultra-violent legacy. But the film's original song score remains its true musical soul, a pop-culture artifact that still echoes its era and locale with a feverish 80s dancebeat aura. This new edition has been personally digitally remastered by the score's original composer/producer, Eurodisco king Giorgio Moroder, who burnishes its electrobeat-driven performances with loving care. And while Paul Engemann's title track and other performances can't help but sound a bit dated and kitsch-centric, other performances (such as Debbie Harry's slinky "Rush Rush") show how much the era has influenced bands such as No Doubt; a cultural wheel turned full circle. --Jerry McCulley, Amazon.com
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As a Moroder fan, I've always loved this soundtrack, and was looking forward to a remastered, better quality CD copy of the original. Unfortunately in this case, for 'remastered' read 'remixed'. Cheaply remixed. The tracks are pretty much as they were but in most cases with a new rhythm track that does nothing for them. None of the tracks are improved, they don't even sound more modern. This CD still leaves me wanting nothing more than a digital enhancement of the originals.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Bought this by mistake thinking it was the original soundtrack. I can not believe GM had anything to do with these remix re issues.
Truly appalling.
Truly appalling.
Format:Audio CD
Oh dear.
Unfortunately this is not the soundtrack to the movie Scarface. It's actually the songs from the film remixed with horrendous techno and dance beats laid over the top that totally ruin the feel and style of the songs. Granted, the original Scarface soundtrack is a very dated album, but surely that's the point? In many people's minds Scarface symbolises the 80s as much as Miami Vice, and to take that 80s feeling away from these tracks is to take away the essence of the album, as well as its connection with the film.
The only good thing I can bring myself to say about this CD is that the extra guitar solo heard in Paul Engemann's "Push It To The Limit" in the film has been added back into the track here, but its pretty much irrelevant as all of the other additions have ruined the song.
Do yourself a favour, avoid this 'remastered' album and track down the original version.
Unfortunately this is not the soundtrack to the movie Scarface. It's actually the songs from the film remixed with horrendous techno and dance beats laid over the top that totally ruin the feel and style of the songs. Granted, the original Scarface soundtrack is a very dated album, but surely that's the point? In many people's minds Scarface symbolises the 80s as much as Miami Vice, and to take that 80s feeling away from these tracks is to take away the essence of the album, as well as its connection with the film.
The only good thing I can bring myself to say about this CD is that the extra guitar solo heard in Paul Engemann's "Push It To The Limit" in the film has been added back into the track here, but its pretty much irrelevant as all of the other additions have ruined the song.
Do yourself a favour, avoid this 'remastered' album and track down the original version.
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Scarface Defaced
I agree with 'A Customer'. No proper remastering just an onverlaying, drowning rhythm track throughout. In addition the recording was defective. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Peter Snow
Back in time
Saw the movie when I was like 12 or something. It made a great impression on my young mind. Since then, I watched it about four time more - last time was at least ten years ago. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Jacco De Wit
These downloads are not remixes
seems the other 2 reviews of the 2003 cd don't apply to these tracks, which aren't the horrendous remixes. Read more
Published 21 months ago by a reader
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