Sat Jun 18, 2005 12:36 pm
nexuszix wrote:Sounds interesting...also sounds like it could be recorded straight off the dvd
is this the case ?
If you're referring to the Esper LA November 2019- it's not recorded off the DVD per se. It's actually an original suite (if you like) that uses effects music and ambient sounds from both the movie and the game.
The best description of this fascinating release comes from Sebastian's thoughtful review of it on the excellent Vangelis rarities site:
"This Esper Productions follow up to last year's impressive Esper Edition discs is a subtle release? but a very good one. In short? it's an answered prayer for any serious Blade Runner fan. It basically intends to transport the listener to the world portrayed in the film. Well? it does so admirably. Listening to the first few tracks you could close your eyes and almost be taking nocturnal stroll down a rainy street with spinners whisking overhead and advertisements emitting from lumbering blimps. The myriad of sound effects such as the police station sounds? Tyrell's office with the VK machine buzzing amid ethereal chimes are very well chosen and mixed together. My personal favourite is the signature low? swaying hum in "Apartment 9732." It goes on for quite some time? so putting in on in your own home will give you the same atmosphere as in Deckard's apartment!
Music: There is Vangelis music in this release but it plays a secondary role. It blends in seamlessly with the rain? spinners? and other sound effects. Track four "Downtown"? for example? has an interesting unidentified Vangelis theme in the background? which gives it a great hypnotic feel. The tracks titled Apartment 9732 and Urban Blues mix "Memories of Green" and "Blade Runner Blues" which eventually blends in with "Reve." (a very nice choice? since it compliments the atmosphere very well) Only a few Blade Runner musical tracks are present? but they are all very well chosen and contribute to the disc's rainy? nocturnal thesis.
The ambient sound effects are obviously taken from the Blade Runner game and the film itself (with some other effects added on- I believe).This is done very delicately making the whole release flow seamlessly. Instead of straight listening? I believe the disc works best when put on as a background effect. It's very ethereal and soothing almost like a Blade Runner "chillout" disc. It's worth noting? however? those expecting a to find conventional (musical) Blade Runner bootleg? might be disappointed with this "Los Angeles? November 2019". But in a market which is already saturated with BR bootlegs? this is a refreshing and original release. In sum? this disc is a labour of love by Blade Runner fans for Blade Runner fans.
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