Recently, I picked up a sealed copy of Alberto Iglesias's 'Live Flesh' - one of Almodovar's films that did not make such an impact critically or publically. But who am I to argue with 5.00 and the fact that I like Almodovar's work?

As one might expect - the score is intense and solemn and echoes Preisner's work for the 'Trois Coloeurs' trilogy.

Yesterday, I watched 'All About My Mother' for which Iglesias did the score. I fell in love with it (the score) instantly.

Who is this composer? Does anyone else like his work?

Regards,
Rochelle

Don't know this score, but Almodovar has worked with an eclectic array of composers, including Morricone and Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Here's a brief bio:

Born in San Sebastian in 1952. Goes to Paris for lessons from F. Schwartz. Electro-acoustic composition with the Phono of Barcelona. 1981, forms keyboard group. Films from 1983.

Great composer! Let's get international!

Andre - nice choices..haven't seen 'Live Flesh' yet but adore the score. When I went to buy it, it had a 10.00 sticker on it. When I took it to the counter, the other staff member said is was 5.00 so I took two copies....so he gave a third for free. After my raves that this was such a bargain the customer standing next to me bought a copy!!!

H Rocco - I didn't know that Morricone had composed anything for Almodovar. Am I to understand this is for the earlier films? I have watched some of these but found them to be too garish for my liking. Perhaps I need to look at them again.

I have, however, heard a re-recording of 'High Heels' as heard on Sakamoto's '1996'.

Graham - thanks for the info. What is the availability of these scores like in Spain? I know that sounds like a stupid question but, here in Australia, some local film scores become obselete very quickly.

Sakman - this sounds like an interesting disc. I am aching for the whole score for 'All About My Mother' so I will begin with that. I wouldn't mind 'Flower of My Secret' as well. Let me know if you ever see the discs around.

Regards,
Rochelle

NP: Live Flesh (at my garage sale)

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Originally posted by sakman:
The DVD of "All About My Mother" has an isolated music track...probably your best bet for that score.

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Hi Sakman,

I should have been more specific. I meant let me know if you ever see the 2-disc set around. I've already got my eye on the commercial release for 'All About My Mother'. Do you think it would be much different from the dvd-isolated version?

Regards,
Rochelle

I was amazed to cross-check at the IMDb and find that Almodovar's ATAME!, aka TIE ME UP, TIE ME DOWN, didn't mention a score credit! It most certainly was done by Morricone, the only music he's written for Almodovar, to my knowledge.

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Originally posted by H Rocco:
Rochelle,

I was amazed to cross-check at the IMDb and find that Almodovar's ATAME!, aka TIE ME UP, TIE ME DOWN, didn't mention a score credit! It most certainly was done by Morricone, the only music he's written for Almodovar, to my knowledge.

Did Iglesias score KIKA? I don't remember the music, but that was a fitfully funny movie, and, as I've said, the most recent Almodovar picture I've seen.

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H Rocco,

You are not going to believe this...I actually have a copy of the score. Its only through your above post that I realised this. How silly of me to forget. I am listening to it now.

I also have a compilation called 'Songs from Almodovar' which is fun to listen to. In captures all the hyper-drama and frivolity so favoured by him.

How incredible that Morricone doesn't get credited at IMDB - not to mention cross-referenced.

Anyway, the score is released on BMG and has 15 cues. Oddly, two different cues are called 'Introduction to the Psychiatrist'. They are similar but one is shorter. You would think one of them would be called reprise or something.

BTW - 'Live Flesh' - has a cue called 'That's Why He Shot You'...what a fantastic title...ha ha.

I'm not sure who did Kika.

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Originally posted by cine-sin:
In captures all the hyper-drama and frivolity so favoured by him.

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Wrong choice of words..I meant "tragedy and frivolity". Tragedy as in tragic torch song rather than drama.

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Originally posted by cine-sin:
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Do you think it would be much different from the dvd-isolated version?

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Can't remember who did Kika, but I don't think it was Iglesias, in fact it was the kind of Almodovar film that may have had no original music at all, but I'm not sure.

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Originally posted by Graham Watt:
Let me know if you want any on-line addresses.

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Hi Graham,

Yes please...I love a good browse.

I've done some business with them before. They're based in Madrid, and even with postage, some of their things such as the Marco Polo releases work out cheaper than regular shop prices. On the down side, I couldn't find any info about shipping charges for outside Europe.

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Originally posted by Graham Watt:
www.vinilo.es
But have a browse at their catalogue and see what you think (by the way, I notice they've got NO Alberto Iglesias!).

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Thanks for the link. I couldn't find anything about shipping either. Strange how their was no Iglesias although I wouldn't mind getting Morricone's 'Teorema'.

I finally got 'All About My Mother' and its one of the best scores I've purchsed in a while. Perfect for autumn with red wine and conversely hot summer nights with beer. That said, its all about mood. Highly recommended!

Regards,
Rochelle

If you like Alberto Iglesias,you must listen:
1-Carles Cases: "Amic/Amat" ,"Ave Maria" or "El portero".

2-Roque baños:"muertos de risa" ,"La comunidad"

New projects include "The Constant Gardener", "Paris, je t’aime", ’Volver’ . All the info you need here:
http://www.scoremagacine.com/Noticias_eng_det.php?Codigo=17

Enjoy!