Cineploit records have announced their two
latest releases for 2020; LAWA “The Parallax View“ (Cine 23) and PAN/SCAN
“Kosmonauter†(Cine 24).
It’s particularly good to have LAWA back. On “The
Parallax View†(not related to the 1970s conspiracy movie classic), they take a
ride through French and Italian cinema score of the 70s and 80s from the works
of Michel Colombier, Michel Legrand and Jacques Revaux to Alessandro
Alessandroni, Daniele Patucchi, Nico Catanese, G & M de Angelis and the master
of them all, Ennio Morricone. There are also some original compositions and
concepts from Lawa which fit seamlessly into the impressive playlist. Once
again they are honouring the world of film music in their idiosyncratic, very
personal way. After their first Cineploit release, "Omaggio a Lucio Fulci
and Fabio Frizzi“ (Exploit 02, 2012, Vinyl only) and the follow up,
"Omaggio a Riz Ortolani“ (Exploit 06, 2015, vinyl only), these latest very
special tracks have been renewed in Lawa's dark electronic style and showcases
without doubt, the high-level craftsmanship of the composers who created them.
Some versions are close to the original, while others have acted as springboards
for new ideas and creations. This release is probably LAWA's final reinterpretation
of classic obscure film scores, as the combined talents of both Alain Leonard
and Alex Wank are creating more and more of their own atmospheric soundtrack
music for documentaries, shorts and feature films - hopefully soon to be
released through the Cineploit label.
Four
years on from the debut album “Cinematic Liesâ€, Pan/Scan return with their much
anticipated second full-length album, Kosmonauter. Pan/Scan is the brainchild
of Christian Rzechak, the man behind the highly impressive outfit, Sospetto. Inspired
by synthesizer soundscapes of the Berlin
or Düsseldorf school, but with an atmospheric modern feel, Rzechak delivers a synth-driven
and dynamic piece of cinematic music perfectly composed and suited for the
retro sci-fi genre.
Reminiscent
of composers such as Jóhann Jóhannsson, Cliff Martinez and Steve Moore, Pan/Scan’s
sound is somewhat familiar but that is openly intentional. The fusion of
retro-futurism and contemporary electro-ambient innovations takes you on an
exhilarating aural trip into the darkest, furthest reaches of infinite space! The
album is both creative and enjoyable, posing questions such as; who is the Kosmonauter?
What is his mission? Does he defend us against danger or is he a threat
himself? The six tracks on the album provide a story, but where this journey
goes is up to the listener. The track titles hint at the true meaning, but who
can interpret them?
Cineploit
continue to impress and provide a vital bloodline for this retro-styled (and
essential) soundtrack genre. They not only fulfil the need, but also recognise
the importance of maintaining this type of work so that it is never allowed to
fade away. Long may it continue.
The
Parallax View and Kosmonauter are both released on December 11th and come in
several formats including LP 180g coloured vinyl limited to 300 copies (200
+CD), LP 180g black vinyl limited to 200 copies (50 +CD) and CD in a mini
gatefold sleeve limited to 400 copies.