Don't ask me why...it just appeals to all of my musical sensibilities!

In my very humble opinion this is one of the first Glass works that creates a genuinely engaging musical experience in the minimalist style (ie: extended sequences of repetition for which he's known--and sometimes reviled--are not to be found here).

Instead, Glass fans will adore the variety of rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic material, and it's unlike anything else he's done.

While there are clearly moments when it's doing it's duty as a sound track, the overarching theme is one of primal, unadorned noise-making, only orchestrated.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A very good soundtrack, March 6, 2005

By	Alberto M. Ramos "Macaco" (Las Palmas de G.C., Canary Islands Spain) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is very fine music, in Glass's style of course , but very different from Koyaniskatsi and other pieces . It's a pleasure to listen to it . After saying that , what more can I say ?

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great soundtrack, but too short, March 13, 2000

By	anonplz (New York) - See all my reviews

Philip Glass is without questions a master at composing soundtracks for films by Godfrey Regio, and predictably, he did it this time again. The music is less all-over-the-place than Powaqqatsi, and not quite as powerful, but is a joy to listen to when you want to relax. He's definitely my favorite modern composer. My only quibble is that it's TOO SHORT! More Philip Glass, please...

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