Voodoo Vince [SOUNDTRACK]

Steve Kirk (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 30, 2003)
• Original Release Date: September 30, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Sumthing Else
• ASIN: B0000D9PJ0
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #142,983 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing musical score (for a very fun game), September 30, 2003

By A Customer

It may come as a surprise to some people that music for video games has progressed far beyond the bleeps and squawks of the old days. The latest generation of game console now supports full CD quality sound, surround audio and all sorts of whistles and bells (literally). The soundtrack to Voodoo Vince is a great example of what can happen when good technology meets amazing artistry.

This music was composed, arranged and produced by Steve Kirk, who students of cool, obscure music may recall from his time with the Clubfoot Orchestra. Like his much under-appreciated work on the short lived Felix the Cat series, Kirk blends an great fusion of jazz, pop and classical influences. Most pieces are played by a small ensemble of horns, woodwinds and keyboard. All feature Kirk's masterful, lush guitar work.

The style of the soundtrack varies from vintage jazz which is clearly inspired by Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France to more contemporary jazz/rock fusion. Hints of classical music and even a few pieces reminiscent of Tom Waits sneak out in certain compositions. In spite of being so eclectic, this body of work hangs together remarkably well.

The audio quality itself is terrific. Each track was lovingly recorded, mixed and mastered by Kirk himself. I highly recommend this soundtrack album not just to fans of the quirky video game, but anyone who appreciates truly refreshing music which defies categorization.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This music is class!, September 19, 2004

By	Victor R. Perry (New Mexico, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I wrote a review for Voodoo Vince(the game), and I forgot to mention how great the music is! Well, now you can listen to the music without the game's sound effects!
I love the "Zombie Guidance Councelor", along with the "On Fire" one. Heck, they're all good, and they're completly original! They also sound really jazzy. :) There are some that go with the Bayou part of the game, and it really fits well.
Steve Kirk has done some great music for the game. If you look at the case, he probably does about 10 or so instruments.
Definetly worth getting.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crescent City awesomeness with a spooky twist!, August 28, 2005

By	Troy R. Smith "Crescent City jazz head" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It is just amazing how far video-game music has come, not only since the tweedle-beep days of Ms. Pac-Man, but even since the relatively recent Nintendo 64 games my son spent all that homework time playing. When we upgraded to an X-Box, my brother recommended "Voodoo Vince" to us, and it was one of the first games we bought. It truly is an amazing game, and I recommend it, but that's for another review.

One thing I was particularly amazed with was how evocative -- and swingin'! -- the music was. I remarked to my brother that I wished there was some way I could extract the music tracks and listen to them. Imagine my surprise and delight when I found out that this soundtrack CD was available!

It is, no exaggeration, simply amazing. Composed by the inimitable Steve Kirk (who shows astonishing range playing guitar on all of these very different tracks), the songs on this CD span the spectrum of musical style while remaining relevant to the game's twisted take on the Crescent City and its environs. From the spooky lounge-lizard swing of "Son of Trophy Room" and the cajun-fried, rollicking "Fanboat Race" to "Crypt City" with its Ellington-tinged take on New Orleans funeral-march music and the Django Reinhardt-inspired "Main Street," the whole disc swings it hard Creole style. Don't miss the last track, "Vince Theme," with its kooky swing lyrics!