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Review by Dean Allen |
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WITH the film slowly making waves in cinemas across the country and critically
claimed as the 'Brazilian Goodfellas' does it have a soundtrack to match?
The answer is an astounding yes; but don't go expecting a barrage of Brazilian
gangster tunes.
Pinto and Cortes have instead created the score themselves and have clearly
been listening to David Holmes at his best. Imagine the funk-fuelled grooves
that Holmes creates, but with a South American feel, and you'll be some way
to what City of God is like.
Combining authentic retro tunes of the 60's with the new upbeat grooves of
the 80's, the soundtrack moves along at a cracking pace through the decades.
From the original samba rhythms of the 60's; the funk-samba of the 70's, and
the darker, somber section for the late 70's, an entire world has been created.
With some word-of-mouth, this could become the next Buena Vista Social Club.
Trust us, this is what you'll be hearing at every bar and dinner party for
the next year.
Track listings:
1. Meu nome e Ze – Ed Cortes & Antonio Pinto
2. Vida de Otario – Ed Cortes & Antonio Pinto
3. Funk de Virada – Antonio Pinto
4. Estoria da Boca - Ed Cortes & Antonio Pinto
5. Na Rua, na Chuva, na Fazenda - Hyldon
6. A Transa – Antonio Pinto
7. Matamorfose Ambulante – Raul Seixas
8. Nem Vem que Nao Tem – Simonal
9. Preciso me Encontrar – Cartola
10. Alvorada – Cartola
11. Convite para Vida – Antonio Pinto, S. Jorge wt Fabio Goes
12. No Caminho do Bem – Tim Maia
13. Morte Ze Pequeno – Ed Cortes et Antonio Pinto
14. Batatcuda – DJ Camillo & DJ Yah (remix)
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