Powaqqatsi (1988 Film)
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Performer: Cheryl TiegsPerformer: Christie Brinkley
Performer: David Brinkley
Performer: Pope John Paul II
Performer: Dan Rather
Performer: Godfrey Reggio
Edition: Music CD
Format: Soundtrack
CD Release Date: 1990-10-25
Music Label: Nonesuch
Soundtracks:
- Serra Pelada
- The Title
- Anthem-Part 1
- That Place
- Anthem-Part 2
- Mosque And Temple
- Anthem-Part 3
- Train To Sao Paulo
- Video Dream
- New Cities In Ancient Lands, China
- New Cities In Ancient Lands, Africa
- New Cities In Ancient Lands, India
- The Unutterable
- Caught!
- Mr. Suso #1
- From Egypt
- Mr. Suso #2 With Reflection
- Powaqqatsi
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Free Music Review: The Majesty of Powaqqatsi
Hit: 5 Stars
I'll admit straight out that I haven't seen the third film in the "Qatsi" series nor have I heard much of its accompanying music, which features the exceptional Yo-Yo Ma. Regardless, I could still say that the score for "Powaqqatsi" easily tops the other two for no other reason than the emotional depth which "Powaqqatsi" explores. There is triumph in the music, there is celebration, there is majesty, but underneath these moments of great achievement lies something foreboding, ominous, and insatiable. The opening "Serra Pelada" is a dancing, parading embellishment straight through the heart of Brazil; the interspersed "Anthems" serve as reminders of toil and accomplishment; and the closing of "Mr Suso" and "From Egypt" are not only calls to prayer but calls to personal reflection before Glass recycles the "Anthem" motif one last time.
This is an amazing work which feels and listens like anything other than a film score. Glass has written many film scores since "Powaqqatsi," including the spectacular "The Hours" and "The Illusionist," but nothing sounds nearly so seamless nor so original as this. You don't even have to see the film to enjoy the music or understand its relevancy and meaning. I admire nearly all of Philip Glass' repetoire, yet "Powaqqatsi" remains for me one of his quintessential pieces, toppling even such classics like "Glassworks," "Music in Twelve Parts," and even the wonderful "Koyaanisqatsi" score.
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