Ultimo Tango A Parigi - Original Soundtrack (Numbered Edition) (Transparent Blue Vinyl) [VINYL]

The soundtrack of “Ultimo Tango A Parigi” ("Last Tango In Paris" - 1972), composed by the Argentine saxophonist Gato Barbieri, is one of the most iconic works in the history of cinema, capable of perfectly embodying the emotions and themes of this controversial masterpiece by Bernardo Bertolucci. The film, masterfully played by Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider, explores desire, pain and loneliness through a clandestine and intensely physical relationship between two strangers in Paris. Barbieri’s music is a mix of sensuality, melancholy and passion, which captures the essence of the film in every note. The saxophone, the main instrument of the work, makes voice of the anguish and vulnerability of the protagonists, with a sound that oscillates between the lyric and the lacerating. The main theme, characterized by a poignant and deeply evocative melody, is intertwined with jazz and Latin American music, two souls that reflect the artistic identity of Barbieri. A distinctive element of the soundtrack is its ability to convey a sense of intimacy and emotional tension. The songs, although often delicate, do not lack intensity and perfectly accompany the most dramatic and visceral scenes of the film. Barbieri uses jazz not as pure entertainment but as an emotional language, able to tell the unsaid, the silences and contradictions of the protagonists. The soundtrack, in addition to being an autonomous musical success, is an integral part of Bertolucci’s narrative. The music amplifies the sense of disorientation and alienation that runs through the entire film, making it even more powerful and memorable. “Last Tango in Paris” is a film that has made history, both for its thematic audacity and for the quality of direction and interpretations. Bertolucci builds a raw and poetic work, a portrait of humanity stripped of masks and social conventions. Marlon Brando offers one of her most intense and vulnerable performances, while Maria Schneider brings to the screen a freshness and complexity that make her character unforgettable. However, the film is not without controversy, both for the topics covered and for the methods adopted during the filming, which left a deep mark on its performers, particularly Schneider. Despite this, “Last Tango in Paris” remains a work that continues to be discussed and studied for its artistic scope. In conclusion, the soundtrack by Gato Barbieri is one of the elements that makes this film a unique experience. It is a music that you live, more than you listen to, able to transport the viewer directly into the heart of the emotions that the film wants to communicate. A masterpiece that, even today, remains a reference point for the combination of cinema and music. Available now in transparent blue double vinyl / 180 grams, limited edition numbered 1000 copies, for the first time with some unreleased tracks in vinyl format. Product Details Artist: GATO BARBIERI Title: Ultimo Tango A Parigi - Original Soundtrack (Numbered Edition) (Transparent Blue Vinyl) Catalogue Number: COM441 Barcode: 8032484367975 Label: SAIFAM Tracklisting Side A 1. LAST TANGO IN PARIS 2. JEANNE 3. PARA MI NEGRA 4. LAST TANGO IN PARIS (#2) 5. FAKE OPHELIA 6. PICTURE IN THE RAIN Side B 1. PICTURE IN THE RAIN (#2) 2. IT’S OVER 3. VUELTA (#2) 4. LAST TANGO IN PARIS (#3) 5. JEANNE (#2) 6. FAKE OPHELIA (#2) Side C 1. VUELTA 2. IT’S OVER 3. UN LARGO ADIÓS 4. WHY DID SHE CHOOSE YOU 5. LAST TANGO IN PARIS (Jazz) Side D 1. LAST TANGO IN PARIS (Jazz #2) 2. LAST TANGO IN PARIS (#4) 3. PARA MI NEGRA (#2) 4. LAST TANGO IN PARIS (#5) 5. WHY DID SHE CHOOSE YOU (#2) 6. LAST TANGO IN PARIS (#6)