Phantom Of The Paradise: Original Soundtrack Recording
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Composer: Paul WilliamsEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Import, Soundtrack
CD Release Date: 1993-01-16
Music Label: Universal Import
Soundtracks:
- Goodbye, Eddie, Goodbye
- Faust
- Upholstery
- Special to Me (Phoenix Audition Song)
- Phantom's Theme - Paul Williams
- Somebody Super Like You (Beef Construction Song)
- Life at Last
- Old Souls
- Faust - Paul Williams
- Hell of It - Paul Williams
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Free Music Review: Absolutely Paradise
Hit: 5 Stars
This cult classic from the heady early 70's was in a neck and neck all out war as to who would become THE cult classic of that era at the time.
It was a very cut throat move over both producers, directors, etc.
The quintessential talents of the supremely gifted Mr. Paul Williams, who has trekked the dialogue, direction, production, and all so much more importantly, the WRITING of the songs, and the dialogue that is the diamond studded backdrop for all of his incredible movies. Mr. Williams, as usual, in his top notch form, had once again decided to go neck and neck against the HUGELY successful cult classic in theaters at that very same time, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", another masterpiece that has lived on for generations, and has no sign of letting up, or letting down the expectations of his audience.
For such a courageous feat, especially knowing that "Rocky" was already a nod for the "Cult Classic Hall of Fame". (No, dear reader, I haven't the slightest clue if there is such a place, though I doubt we will have such access into the private life of our beloved Paul Williams.
This man has SO much potential, and especially what has catapulted him to superstardom is that.
As for the movie, this classic falls upon the central them what the 7 deadly sins, and their consequences on the human spirit in the long run.
Greed, ambition, lust, selfishness, etc.
The unwitting hero of the movie is a mild mannered, yet extraordinary musician, who after a terrible accident while attempting to dismantle some of Swan's (Paul Williams delightfully sinister music producer who has sold his soul to the devil in exchange for his massively popular opulent existence as the founder/manager of the new club, "The Paradise".
The choreography, also influenced by Williams, as well as just about every of facet of this gem, absolutely MUST be recognized for the classic work that has been so painstakingly weaved-the miracle of life, the miracle of death, redemption, revenge, forgiveness, all of these and more come out of this magnificent piece of work.
Sadly, it has not received the cult following, but even more that 30 years later, people are STILL discovering for the first time what a truly incredible piece of work that Mr. Williams painstakingly has weaved into an immortal living, moving mural of art, that everyone must see, to be able to see a part of themselves, and what humanity is capable of.
Now, over 30 years ago, there would not have been a snowballs chance in Phoenix...er, hell, that this review would have been in the status it is today, if it had a snowflake of a chance to get it rolling.
Again, the movies undertones of abuse, greed, and finally redemption comes SO strong, that it is virtually impossible to find the theme of the movie.
In summary, (finally!), I highly recommend this thought provoking
provides its audience.
As I always say, as I am one of, if not THE most critical of movie critics, that you must "see it to believe it."
Trust me...:)
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