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Midnight Express: Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK]

Giorgio Moroder
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listen  1. ChaseGiorgio Moroder 8:30$0.99 Buy Track
listen  2. Love's ThemeGiorgio Moroder 5:39$0.99 Buy Track
listen  3. (Theme From) Midnight ExpressGiorgio Moroder 4:43$0.99 Buy Track
listen  4. Istanbul BluesDavid Castle 3:24$0.99 Buy Track
listen  5. The WheelGiorgio Moroder 2:29$0.99 Buy Track
listen  6. Istanbul OpeningGiorgio Moroder 4:49$0.99 Buy Track
listen  7. CacaphoneyGiorgio Moroder 3:01$0.99 Buy Track
listen  8. (Theme From) Midnight ExpressChris Bennett 4:47$0.99 Buy Track

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One of the principal architects of the disco sound, producer and composer Giorgio Moroder was born in Ortisei, Italy, on April 26, 1940. Upon relocating to Munich, Germany, he established his own studio, Musicland, and recorded his debut single "Looky, Looky" in 1969; his first LP, Son of My Father, was released in early 1972. Around that time Moroder was introduced to fellow aspiring musician… Read more in Amazon's Giorgio Moroder Store

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (April 2, 2002)
  • Original Release Date: October 6, 1978
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Soundtrack
  • Label: Island / Mercury
  • ASIN: B000001FBZ
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #26,470 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Moroder Mesmerizes..., February 9, 2001
The Chase track clocking in at over 8 minutes is worth the price of the cd alone. This track strongly indentifies the pop-music style of the time . You don't have to strain your ears to realize the Moroder genius touch and Faltermeyer contributions that Chase sounds hauntingly similar to Donna Summer's I Feel Love and Our Love/Sunset People; of course this is no dumb coincidence.Yet, he avoids turning this into a notorious campy disco soundtrack.It is also comparable to Vangelis' BladeRunner theme (the pulsing futuristic synthesized sound). The next memorable track is Istanbul Blues.It's just that; a song done in blues fashion by a male singer named David Castle whose vocals are light and not at all heavy a la B.B. King. It's more a blue-eye soul/blues track. The end track theme is sung by a fascinating female vocalist named Chris Bennett who at times is reminiscent of a Diana Ross protogee with slight more vocal stamina. Some of the other remaining tracks are very haunting and eerie in not just an electronic sense but in an atmospheric way. At times these tracks make you forget it's a soundtrack to an American imprisoned in a Turkish jail. They sound as though they were written for a couple of horror scenes to a sci-fi thriller.

The only disappointment is that the soundtrack is so short in length.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars It is 100% correct - this is NOT the music used in the film, November 30, 2004
By O. Khan "bubonicus Rex" (Cambridge, England United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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the music from the soundrack AS USED IN the film is far, far more atmospheric and interesting, but sadly this film came out during the height of the disco boom '78 and the soundtrack released by (Casablanca? who were at the forefront of the disco roadshow) reflected the way they thought the record would sell. Giorgio Moroder won the Oscar for his score on this film but the version on the CD is a remixed and revamped version meant for the clubs rather than a true representation of the music contained in the film - It would probably be financially ridiculous, but wouldnt it be great if there was to be a release of the music as used in the film rater than the fangled remixed version............
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1.0 out of 5 stars Why poor remixes ?!?!?!?!, October 23, 2003
This cd is remixed and NOT the original music used in the film.
The music in the film is fantastic and imaginative but the cd is remixed with naff percussion making it sound all discoey.

Don't waste your money if you want the original music.

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4.0 out of 5 stars London
whwne i see this movie i remember my best years in london, uk late 70's
begining of the 80's
Published 6 months ago by Ahmed I. Alkhedairy

5.0 out of 5 stars Moroder's EXPRESS
Although he can be at least partly to blame for pop music becoming more drenched in electronic glop from the 1980s to the present day, Giorgio Moroder did a great deal to bring... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Erik North

4.0 out of 5 stars Fine,except for version of main theme
It is the original soundtrack, however the main theme ( at the end were Hayes gets out onto the road to freedom ) is a bit faster,and has a band with a drumset playing it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Joseph Talboom

1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible
Loved this movie, but the music was horrible. I had to laugh when I saw there was actually a buyable soundtrack. Read more
Published 21 months ago by M. Meszaros

2.0 out of 5 stars you call this a soundtrack??

I'm a big fan of the movie and loved the music in it; so I thought the soundtrack would be good too. Read more
Published on September 28, 2007 by Eric C.

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous soundtrack
Though the movie is from the 20th Century, the soundtrack is modern synthesized with lush orchestration. Stands on its own in the 21st C.
Published on July 16, 2006 by A. Luff

5.0 out of 5 stars Giorgio the Great
I got this on LP then on cassette tape and finally on cd. I'll keep all of them. Giorgio has his own style of music scoring very passionate and powerful. Read more
Published on April 13, 2006 by norman a. blardony

4.0 out of 5 stars 'Chase' is worth the price of admission
And it's not even the version used in the film (actually only 2 or so minutes of the theme is used). Read more
Published on November 1, 2005 by L. S. Slaughter

4.0 out of 5 stars Disco album to Turkish prison classic
Yes, as has been mentioned, this is not the same music you hear in the film, but slightly different arrangements desiged to be sold as an album. Read more
Published on July 24, 2005 by N. P. Stathoulopoulos

5.0 out of 5 stars The Chase Is the best ^_^
The song "The Chase" (theme from Midnight Express) is the best song i ever heard. ^_^ I enjoy hearing it uploud, in my ears, in my cd player, thanks to Giorgio Moroder's genious... Read more
Published on September 5, 2004 by T. Mcgill

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