Cadaveri Eccellenti - Original Soundtrack (Numbered Edition) (Transparent Red Vinyl) [VINYL]

The soundtrack of "Cadaveri Eccellenti", composed by Piero Piccioni in 1976 for the film directed by Francesco Rosi, is one of the most fascinating and disturbing works of Italian film music. Like the film, music can evoke a sense of constant tension, a gloomy atmosphere and a deep restlessness that is well suited to the narrative context of the political thriller. "Cadaveri Eccellenti", based on the novel The Context of Leonardo Sciascia, is a masterpiece of Italian cinema that explores themes of corruption, power and mystery in a murky political context. The story follows the inspector Rogas (played by Lino Ventura) while investigating a series of murders of judges, progressively discovering a dark network of intrigues and conspiracies that lead him to question the foundations of justice itself. The film moves between imposing and symbolic architectures, desolate spaces and places of power, with a direction that amplifies the sense of isolation and helplessness. The soundtrack plays a crucial role in emphasizing the atmosphere full of tension and suspicion. Piero Piccioni, master of film music, creates a score that weaves melodic refinement and emotional evocation. His music is never invasive, but he accompanies the images discreetly, amplifying the film’s sense of moral and political ambiguity. The soundtrack is built on repeated motifs, which become almost obsessive, reflecting the film’s paranoid climate. The choice of harmonies, often dissonant, creates an atmosphere of constant discomfort. Pigeons uses a combination of traditional orchestral instruments (arches, winds) and synthesizers, giving life to a modern but at the same time classic sound. The arches dominate many traces, with slow and serious progressions that convey a sense of looming fatality. Despite the dark tone, there are moments of great melodic beauty, which seem to represent short glimpses of humanity in a world otherwise dominated by cynicism and corruption. An emblematic example is the main theme, which with its hypnotic performance and its elegant orchestrations becomes the musical symbol of the film, remaining imprinted in the memory of the spectator. Piccioni’s music fits perfectly with the direction of Francesco Rosi, amplifying the visual suggestions of the film. The majestic environments, such as the institutional palaces and cathedrals, find an ideal counterpoint in the solemnity of music, while the most tense and intimate scenes are accompanied by minimal compositions that underline their pathos. The soundtrack of "Cadaveri Eccellenti" is an example of how music can not only accompany but also enrich a cinematographic work. Pigeons manages to translate into music the nuances of Rosi’s story, making the paranoia and uncertainty that pervading the story palpable. The result is a work that stands both as an integral part of the film and as an autonomous experience. Available now in transparent red vinyl / 180 grams, limited edition numbered 500 copies. Product Details Artist: PIERO PICCIONI Title: Cadaveri Eccellenti - Original Soundtrack (Numbered Edition) (Transparent Red Vinyl) Catalogue Number: COM437 Barcode: 8032484367937 Label: SAIFAM Tracklisting Side A A01 - KRESS (OR THE AMBIGUITIES) A02 - PROJECT FOR A DREAM A03 - DEAD FLOWERS (Titoli) A04 - CADAVERI ECCELLENTI (DISCOTEQUE) A05 - BLACK-CONNECTION A06 - CADAVERI ECCELLENTI (Macabre Discovery) A07 - TREMENDOUS STARS Side B B01 - ROUND GAME B02 - KRESS (OR THE AMBIGUITIES) (Alternate Version # 1) B03 - CONTESTO B04 - DEAD STARS AND FLOWERS B05 - KRESS (OR THE AMBIGUITIES) (Alternate Version # 2) B06 - PROJECT FOR A DREAM (Strings Version) B07 - KRESS (OR THE AMBIGUITIES) (Alternate Version # 3)