Music to Two Si-Fi Cult Classic

Tonight feel like listening to ambient music with some context, ah yes soundtrack. No, not just any regular soundtrack to movies or TV shows but to two specific Si-Fi cult classic, both came out in 1982: Blade Runner and Cat People.

People who have seen Blade Runner would recall the futuristic setting in the film and the dull acting by Harrison Ford. But what stikes me is the film's dark atmospheric mood (90% of the shots are dark and damp), portrait of orientalism (the Japanese characters, widescreen TV showing Geisha), and conflicts between the real human and the "replicant" or humanoid if you will. Last but not least, it is the soundtrack by Vangelis which mixes all the elements of the film into a bowl of wax, a pretty darn good wax I would say. I am neither a film critics nor a journalist so I will spare all the glory details of this film. It is the soundtrack that I am most interested in. It is ambient, electronically epic, and to a certain extent soothing. Vangelis' electronic composition needs no introduction here but I cannot recommend highly enough of this soundtrack. Why the soundtrack was only made available in 1994, 10 years after the opening of the film is beyond my understanding. I really resent it when commercial and legal terms get between music and the listeners. It is a lose-lose situation for everyone.

In 2007, a 3-cd set celebrating the movie 25th anniversary was issued. The set contains the original soundtrack (same as that from 1994), previously unreleased materials, and new compositions by Vangelis that were inspired by the film.

Rachel's Song


Blush Response


Another Si-Fi film from the same year is Cat People. It is as dark as Blade Runner, or may be even darker. A neo-noir Si-Fi classic. This film stars Nastassja Kinski, who is considered as a sex symbol at that time due to the erotic nature of the film. Never mind about the plot, it is simply bizarre. A human would turn into a werecat after having sex and would turn back into human after killing another human? Forget that. I am here to share music. The soundtrack was by Giorgio Moroder, who needs no introduction again. The theme song was sung by David Bowie but what I really like is one of the songs called "The Myth". David Bowie just hummed the melody on this song and it is sexy enough.

The Myth

Daiwai Lounge Radio Program (Program no. 7) - 情人節

情人節 playlist:
1) Tell her she's lovely (El Chicano, 1973)
2) Love is Everything (Lupin the 3rd, 1979)
3) My one and only one (John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman, 1963)
4) Medley: For Sentimental Reasons + Tenderly (Unforgettable with love Natalie Cole, 1991)

Daiwai Lounge Radio Program (Program no. 6) - Nosaj Thing

Nosaj Thing Tracks Info:

1) Coat of Arms
2) Fog
3) Caves
4) 2222

Only the Japanese...

amazing commercial promotion for a snack....

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Daiwai Lounge Radio Program (Program no. 5) - Terumasa Hino

日本爵士系列1–日野皓正 tracks info:

1) Dupe (Hi-Nology, Columbia, 1969)
2) Alone, Alone, and Alone (Alone, Alone, and Alone, Columbia, 1967)

Daiwai Lounge Radio Program (Program no. 4) - Chill Out

Chill Out Track Info:

1) Air - Ce Matin La (Moon Safari, 1998)
2) Koop - Summer Sun (Waltz for Koop, 2002)
3) Gota - European Comfort (It's So Different Here, 1997)
4) Ono Lisa - I Wish You Love (Ono Lisa Best 1997-2001, 2002)

Daiwai Lounge Radio Program (Program no. 3) - Brazil Energy

Brazil Energy Track Info:
1) SUMO Rebounce - Skindo-Le-Le (2004)
2) Towa Tei - A Ring (Last Century Modern, 2000)
3) Soulstance - Lost On A Wave (Life Size, 2003)

Daiwai Lounge Radio (Program no. 2) - Techno Mix

Techno Mix Track Info:
1) 808 State - Pacific 202 (Ninety, 1989),
2) KLF - Last Train to Transcentral (White Room, 1991),
3) LFO - LFO (LFO, 1991),
4) Altern 8 - Frequency (Technorave 1, 1992),
5) Moby - Move (Move, 1993),
6) The Prodigy - Charly (XL Chapters 2, 1991),
7) Illuminate - Teremora De Terra (XL Chapters 4, 1993)

One of the Best Cover Song Ever! (Timeless #24)

Close To You - Isaac Hayes (Black Moses, 1971)

Daiwai Lounge Radio (Program no. 1) - Soul#3 The Stylistics

Daiwai Lounge Radio is offically launched!! (sorry the saying part is in Cantonese) Hope you would enjoy and support the program =)



Playlist:
1) Stop, Look, Listen (to your heart) - The Stylistics, 1971
2) Betcha By Golly, Wow - The Stylistics, 1971
3) You Are Everything - The Stylistics, 1971
4) You Make Me Feel Brand New - Rockin' Roll Baby, 1973

I am back after a few months break!! Timeless Soul & Disco

Hello...I am finally back...with some great stuffs and music to share....so please stay tuned!!

Winfred Parker - I Wanna Be With You


Kinsman Dazz - I Searched Around


Odyssey - Native New Yorker


Pockets - Come Go With Me

Maurizio - M series (Timeless #23)

M4


M5


M6


M7

The Coolest Big Band

Presented to you, Dizzy Gillespie & James Moody with Gil Fuller & the Monterey Jazz Festival Orchestra.  Hope you enjoy!

Man from Monterey


I'm in the Mood for Love


Batucada Surgiu

Timeless music everyone needs in the evening

Tired? Moody? Need something to get your mind off somewhere? Or need music to pair up with your favorite alcohol? Try these?

John Cameron - Half Forgotten Daydreams


John Cameron - Liquid Sunshine


Robin Jones & His Quartet - Summer Love


I Marc 4 - Summer In Love


Chris Karen - The Face That I Love


Grant Green - Luanna's Theme

Bossa Nova (Timeless #21)

I can listen to these bossa nova tunes many many times a day and never get tired or it. This is what I call real music. Particularly enjoy these videos:

Marcos Valle - Summer Samba (aka So Nice)


Antonio Carlos Jobim - The Girl from Ipanema

Mandrill - Mandrill (Timeless #20)

One of the funkiest soul bands in the 70's.  Listen to the tightness of the band, the rhythm, the percussion, and the funkiness....Why don't we have this kind of band today???

Mandrill - Mandrill (Mandrill, 1970)


Mandrill - I refuse to smile (IS, 1972)

Dark Side of the Moon (Timeless #19)

After all these years (1973), this song is still amazing. The whole concept of the album, from cover design to the song arrangement, it is just truly amazing.
What was in these people heads back then?? This is what music is all about, with depth, feeling and power.

Dark Side of the Moon (Part 1)


Dark Side of the Moon (Part 2)


Dark Side of the Moon (Part 3)


Dark Side of the Moon (Part 4)


Dark Side of the Moon (Part 5)

Funky Funky

Necessary ingredients: Bassline + Wah Wah Guitar + Brass Section....

Issac Hayes - Shaft (Blaxploitation Movie, 1970)


Shaft in Africa (Blaxploitation Movie, 1973)


Mark Il Poliziotto (Italian Movie, 1973)


Midnight Patrol (Big City - Japanese TV Drama, 1980)

The Most Romantic Sound

Indulged yourself in a glass of fine wine and the following music...

Art van Damme Quintet - It's a blue world (Blue World, 1970)


Riz Ortolani - Notte al Grand Hotel (1967)


Combustion Edison - Dior (The Impossible Sound, 1998)

Barry White (Timeless #18)

Classic soul...

Barry White - Never, Never Gonna Give You Up (1973)

Barry White - Love's Theme (1973)