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DGST 032CD
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Digitmovies present a reissue of Benedetto Ghiglia's Salvare La Faccia, originally issued in 1969. Digitmovies is pleased to release the complete edition of Ghiglia's soundtrack for the drama Psych-out For Murder ("Salvare La Faccia") for the first time on CD. Ghiglia (Fiesole, December 27, 1921 - Rome, July 4, 2012) was able to represent the young protagonist in the film through music with a swing motif sung in English by a female voice. It's introduced by dissonant strings, and then develops into a romantic and dramatic crescendo for orchestra and choir and then into a baroque theme in rock beat. The composer also wrote a wild shake for the various dance scenes, such as when the young beatniks show up at the business magnate's villa, and the scene with the hippie protestors where the Cantori Moderni di Alessandroni give an incredible performance (much like that of the advertisement of a famous brand of textile fibers in 1967/1968 which had music composed by Ghiglia). The composer created the perfect atmosphere for the time period of the film in which the girl with an angelic face and rebellious soul vindictively manipulates the people around her like puppets after being forced by her father to pretend she was crazy in order to cover up a scandal. The dark side of the story is emphasized by psychedelic crime adventure music with harpsichord, percussion, organ, female sighs, and rhythmic experimental jazz. Originally C.A.M. had published an EP single with two tracks in mono which've been included as bonus tracks: "Love Your Neighbor" and "Una Faccia Da Salvare", which are also found in the original stereo mix. For this CD the master tapes were in mono and in stereo from the original recording session, which allowed use of everything that had been recorded for the film, apart from one version of the baroque theme which was sung in English by the author of the lyrics. This was created separately only for this re-edited version, with added scenes, for the American market. This album is a tribute to the recovery and preservation of the musical art of Benedetto Ghiglia. Edition of 300.
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DGST 018CD
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Digitmovies release Benedetto Ghiglia's complete original soundtrack for the spaghetti western Adios Gringo. Benedetto Ghiglia composed an OST where instruments such as strings are not present, creating a sound almost like the espionage style in The Ipcress File by John Barry. The sound is created by a recurring use of the Hungarian cimbalon performed by Leonida Torrebruno (the same soloist used by Ennio Morricone sometime after for Bluebeard). This soundtrack is something unique in Italian western films thanks to the electric guitars which allude to the pop music popular at the time, as well as The Cantori Moderni ("Modern Singers") chorus of Alessandroni, and the often dark sounds present. Another exceptional solo artist is Franco De Gemini who created a true orchestra of harmonics with different overlaps. There is also no lack of saloon and folk music. C.A.M. originally released an album with sixteen selections in mono. The song "Gringo" performed by Fred Bongusto came out instead on an EP via Fonit Cetra. Thanks to the mono master tapes of the original recording session, Digitmovies were able to discover all of the unreleased material. They have also included two rare stereo mixes, including the song performed by Fred Bongusto. Directed in 1965 by Giorgio Stegani. While Brent Lenders is chasing down Gill Clawson (who swindled him), he happens upon Lucy, a girl who has been raped and tied up in a solitary, inhospitable place. He rescues her but once they arrive in Sage Crossing to Dr. Barrfield's, the local people and sheriff Ox are suspicious of him because he is wanted. Meanwhile, while Lucy is recovering, several facts make Ox suspect the presence of a few criminals in the vicinity of the village. Sure enough the stage coach which Lucy had been traveling in is attacked by Gill Clawson, Moffit, a notorious gunslinger and Avery Ranchester, the unsuspecting son of the largest landowner in the area. Brent, who is afraid he won't be able to resolve the situation, takes Lucy away with him, but is followed by Gill, who he kills in a duel. Then all the village men led by a furious Mr. Ranchester follow him. A furious clash eliminates some of the culprits and offers the opportunity to expose all the others just as the doctor, the sheriff, and the county judge show up. Brent and Lucy continue their journey to Johnson City.
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CDDM 257CD
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2014 release. Digitmovies release for the first time on CD, Benedetto Ghiglia's original soundtrack for the movie New York Chiama Superdrago ("Secret Agent Super Dragon"). Benedetto Ghiglia has composed a rousing orchestral OST that alternates between mystery and suspense. The action scenes in the movie feature swing, blues, Latin, and jazz music. As the credits roll, the author had an ingenious idea: he incorporated the sound of a phone in the orchestra. Another highlight of the piece is the wild "Super Dragon Shake". This plays during the scene set at the bowling alley when Bryan Cooper glances at the young and beautiful Solvi Stubing, who is merrily dancing away near a Jukebox next to other young men and women. For this CD Digitmovies were able to access the mono master tapes from the original recording session where they discovered about 25 unedited minutes. Previously C.A.M had issued a 33rpm which featured twenty-one mono tracks. Directed in 1966 by Giorgio Ferroni New York Chiama Superdrago is about Super Dragon and his sidekick fighting against a criminal gang who try to gain control of the population by giving them a drug which causes them to lose their willpower. The "lupi neri" (black wolves) are a criminal gang led by Fernand Lamas. They are preparing a diabolical plan. American college students are forced to ingest "Syncon 2", a powerful drug that causes a loss of will, so the gang can then control the future American ruling class and their military leaders. The effects are so terrifying that Bryan Cooper, secret agent Super Dragon is called into action. After various adventures, Cooper discovers the band's emissaries and identifies their operational base in Amsterdam. In the city, Super Dragon and his sidekick Baby Face come under various attacks. However, they manage to survive with the help of equipment built by Baby Face during his imprisonment in Sing Sing. During a meeting of the gang leaders in Lama's palace, there is a discussion about a way they've found to spread the drug through liquid or gas form. Super Dragon is able to photograph the formula to the antidote. He ends up being discovered and engages in a dramatic final fight. Finally, he is able to eliminate his opponents and destroy the diabolical laboratory.
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