Falls Apart [CD-single] [Import]

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Album Description
The third single from the Southern California-based alterna tive rockers' smash 1999 & third album, '14:59'. Contains three versions of 'Falls Apart' (Album Version, Edit and Instrumental). 1999 release. Slimline jewel case.

Tracks:

Music Box
Cabrini Green
Helen's Theme
Face to Razor
Floating Candyman
Return to Cabrini
It Was Always You, Helen
Daniel's Flashback
The Slave Quarters
Annie's Theme
All Falls Apart
The Demise of Candyman
Reverend's Walk

Album Description

"The Music of Candyman" CD is the original music scores written by Philip Glass and produced by his production company, Euphorbia Productions for the films "Candyman" and its sequel "Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh". Subsequent to the first "Candyman" film release, Philip Glass' fans have been requesting access to these recordings. At this time Orange Mountain Music, Philip Glass' new record company, is very happy to make these recordings available. Newly re-mixed to facilitate home stereo playback from the original masters by Don Christensen, this CD will be an important addition to any serious Glass fan's collection as well as a stimulating record for all listeners. The "Candyman" films started out as "The Forbidden", a short story written by the acclaimed horror/fantasy author Clive Barker. It is the story of a graduate student's investigation into a grisly urban legend with distinct racial and social undertones. Director Bernard Rose's ("Paperhouse", "Immortal Beloved") adaptation has given the narrative an underlying intelligence and believability. Unlike most horror films "Candyman" is low on special-effects but still delivers hair raising suspense and surprising shocks, primarily with its creative imagery. Bernard Rose's innovative and realistic direction, the excellent cast (Virginia Madsen as Helen the graduate student and Tony Todd as Candyman) and the Cabrini Green location (a notorious Chicago housing project) made this film an original in its genre. Written for piano, pipe organ and chorus, Philip Glass's score is perfectly suited for this modern gothic tale. Using some of his well established techniques of rhythmic intensity and switching between major and minor key harmonies, Glass's score is as trance inducing and terrifyingly seductive as Candyman himself.

Album Description

In 1990 Philip Glass was approached to compose a score for the psychological horror film 'Candyman' and he provided additional cues for the sequel that followed. Since the release of these films, there has been much demand for a soundtrack album that until now has only been satisfied by bootlegs and cover albums. 2001.

Album Details

Features Music Philip Glass Recorded for the Candyman Films. The Orange Mountain Label is Dedicated to Unveiling Previously Unavailable Gems from the Archive of this Important Contemporary Composer.

Customer Reviews:

Scary horror music at its finest.......2006-10-29

I saw the film "Candyman" several years ago and, being originally from Chicago, the film resonated with me more than if had been filmed in a different city. However, what stuck in my head for a very long time was Philip Glass' surreal, creepy musical score. When I learned there was a CD with the entire score years later I knew I had to have it.

The album actually draws from both the original "Candyman" film and its sequel "Candyman II: Farewell to the Flesh" (which I have not seen) and while there is some carryover musically there are really two separate musical suites on this CD. The first seven tracks are derived from the first film and center on a haunting melody that is the leitmotif for the film's protagonist, Helen Lyle. The tune is first heard most simply in "Music Box", before changing to a piano solo in "Helen's Theme" and finally culminating in the crescendo of a breathtaking choir with resonating basses and soaring sopranos. The remaining tracks build on the sense of horror in the film, particularly the staccato section of high notes in "Return to Cabrini."

The second half of the CD (tracks 8-13) begin with a brief reiteration of Helen's theme before changing over to Annie's theme, a beautiful melody sung by an anonymous artist. Whereas the first film made heavy use of piano in the score, the sequel replaces it with a magnificent pipe organ. "Annie's Theme" finds its own culmination with choir and organ in "The Demise of Candyman" which soars to unexpected heights.

While you might not listen to this CD every day, it is well written and arranged, and is perfect to enjoy as scary "mood music."

Darkest Horror Soundtrack.......2006-09-30

Setting aside any other bad reviews this soundtrack got, the music that Philip Glass produced here is very authentic... I have not heard very many horror movies that actually have such a flawless music score besides Clive Barker's "Hellraiser" Parts 1 and 2. This soundtrack sets a morbid mood and can actually bring down a bright sunny day. For those who know how to appreciate something outside the box of the usual cliche, this is a must have for the dark-minded.

There is a reason this music doesn't sound as good..........2006-07-22

It's evident from the very first notes that this is a re-recording, and not a very good one at that. If you absolutely must have this music in some form, get this CD. To be honest, you'd be better off just playing the tracks from the DVD.

Geez, I don't remember the movie music being this bad!.......2006-06-06

Now I admit that I've never heard any other Philip Glass music prior to obtaining this CD. However, I was hooked on the "Candyman theme" song (actually titled "It Was Always You, Helen", track 6) from the first movie, so I figured there would probably be additional good tracks on the CD. Ok, made me look! To paraphrase Dr. Phil, I was "stupified" as to how awful this CD is, other than track 6 and a not-too-bad track 10 (Annie's Theme). Repetitious organ melodies and unrelenting, overbearing choral vocals (drowning out most of the music) comprise most of these songs. Maybe it can be blamed on the producer for a bad mix, I don't know. What I do know is, after getting about halfway through this CD while listening to it in my car, I was looking into my rearview mirror saying "Candyman, Candyman, Candyman", hoping he'd show up in my backseat and relieve me from listening any further. Sorry, but other than the "Helen" track so memorable from the first movie, this CD is probably just for hardcore Glass fans.

Candyman, Candyman, Candyman, Candyman......can't do it........2005-03-02

Quite possibly the best horror soundtrack to the greatest slasher movie of all time. Candyman is one of my all time favorite movies you see, and the soundtrack is one of the main reasons why. It is truly one of a kind. Pick it up. Now.

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MIND-NUMBING ULTRACORE
since when did indie and punk become so differrent?
Early tracks "From the Gut"
I give it 4.5 stars, actually....
Better than Land Speed Record

Everything Falls Apart and More
Hüsker Dü
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Gravity
In A Free Land
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Do You Remember?

Customer Reviews:

MIND-NUMBING ULTRACORE.......2007-03-06

I remember reading a review of this, and they called it "mind-numbing ultracore". When it came out, it was such an improvement over "Land Speed Record" in sound quality that it felt great to blast the speakers as loud as one could. Now, with the wonderful early singles added, you have the complete recipe for what was to come later. This one still gets me going better than caffeine...

since when did indie and punk become so differrent?.......2006-09-08

i find it very funny that so many husker du fans call the early stuff unlistenable, sloppy, or amateur. first off, as with all young freshly started punk/hardcore bands in the beginning of the 80's, they were sloppy and intense. when you're new to your instrument and you play that fast you will be sloppy...and that's the beauty of it.
but what separates this from the other 80's american hardcore is that the music and especially the lyrics have far more heart and brains behind them than just angry young men barking out mindless violence. and here they are flirting with the melodies that would build them such a loyal following, and remember that melody was a big no-no in hardcore. they did it their own way and no one was going to tell them any different.
i love all of husker du's indie label stuff (i don't mean to sound like an indie snob here, but it sounds to me like warner de-clawed them before letting them record) and the early years are probably my favorite. not every song on this is great, but there are many amazing ones, but all are played with such conviction, heart, and thought that i can't help but still love it all.
this is indie rock and it's hardcore. the bands that are called indie now are anything but. none are DIY, yet call themselves indie. if you are fed up by today's "indie" i highly recommmend this. it's like a breath of fresh air.
if you want to learn more, get the book, "our band could be your life," immediately.

Early tracks "From the Gut".......2006-04-04

Everything Falls Apart and More is a collection of early Husker Du singles, the EP Everything Falls Apart, and previously unreleased tracks ("Let's Go Die," "Do You Remember?," and the extended 8:42 "Statues"). This CD is an excellent compilation of the band's alternative-punk days of the early 1980s before they made it big with Zen Arcade, New Day Rising and moved to a more mainstream sound with Flip Your Wig and (with Warner Bros.) Candy Apple Grey and Warehouse: Songs and Stories. What you get here are raw, "from the gut" numbers starting with the driving cadence of Grant Hart's drums opening the track by that name and ending with the rock out "Do You Remember?" which was recorded live in 1980 in a St. Paul basement. My favorites are the title track, "Gravity," "In a Free Land," "Amusement," and "Do You Remember?" but there are other gems on here too. The booklet includes a gushing testimonial to the band's early years by Terry Katzman (who provided the cassette for "Do You Remember?"), photos of the singles, and lyrics to a few of the tracks.

"From the Gut" Mould (1:40): Sounds like the title would suggest. That drum cadence gives it almost a marching off to war feel.
"Blah, Blah, Blah" Hart (2:12): Great punk track!
"Punch Drunk" (0.30) "Bricklayer" (0.34): Fierce, screaming tracks. Cryptic Slaughter had to have been influenced by early Husker Du. I don't like these, but they are short.
"Afraid of Being Wrong" Mould (1:24): Still fierce punk, but this settle down a bit.
"Sunshine Superman" Hart (1:51): Fun, fast cover song.
"Signals From Above" (1:39): Another fierce punk track, but this one has a cool bass line.
"Everything Falls Apart" Mould (2:14): One of my favorites. A very catchy track with an awesome guitar solo.
"Wheels" Hart (2:08): Grant Hart screaming about taking Sharon Tate for a spin: "I've got a real big engine and it goes vroom vroom. Could be a cradle, could be a tomb." Gotta love those lyrics.
"Target" Mould (1:43): Also played on the live album The Living End. Killer power track.

"Obnoxious" Mould (0.55): Speedy, punk track but no screaming so I like it better.
"Gravity" Mould (2:40): This track is awesome. One of my favorites on this album. The bass, the guitar, the rockin' guitar solo, the drums, the vocals-everything falls together (well, it is gravity).
"In a Free Land" Mould (2:54): Killer single and a powerful track. I love the guitar here.
"What Do I Want?" Hart (1:15): Just Grant Hart screaming "What do I want? What will make me happy? Nothing! Nothing! Nothing!"
"M.I.C." Mould (1:11): Stands for "military industrial complex" that President Eisenhower warned us about. Fierce punk track. Not bad but not too special either.
"Statues" Hart (8:45): Yes, this extended version is almost 9 minutes! Great song, but it does go on here. I like the lyrics but I wonder what Hart now thinks of the line "You act like you're 18, but you're closer to 50. You ain't got no reason to express rage. Why don't you hang around people your own age." I'm in my early 30s, but I feel anyone close to 50 has every reason to express rage.
"Let's Go Die" Norton (1:54): Rocker written by Greg Norton.
"Amusement" Mould (4:58): Another favorite of mine. Slower tempo with excellent bass and drums. It sounds like it was recorded in a musty basement. It has a murky sound but, to me, that is part of its appeal as are Mould's angry vocals: "I'm not easily amused by YOU! Not easily amazed. Don't you do something different. I won't even be PHASED!"
"Do You Remember?" (1:55): The album ends with an amazing rocker the title of course being the meaning of Husker Du in Norwegian(?) or is it Swedish(?). Anyway, the song kicks fanny from the word "Go!"

I give it 4.5 stars, actually...........2005-03-30

This album combines Husker Du's debut single (Statues), their single In a Free Land, and their mini-album Everything Falls Apart, all of which were released in the early 1980's on their own Reflex Records label. This is RAW, savage, and hardcore Husker Du. While there is a lot of filler (that's still fun to listen to), there is some really cool stuff on here. From the Gut, Blah Blah Blah, Bricklayer, Let's Go Die, Target, and Gravity are all great punk songs. They do a demented and enjoyable cover of Donovan's "Sunshine Superman", and the songs In a Free Land and Everything Falls Apart hint at what was to come. Statues is a LONG single at 9 minutes, and gets sort of grating at the end, but is still a great listen and a fascinating document. Even at this early stage, Husker Du was pushing the envelope. While not essential for the casual fan, for the true fan, this makes great listening and is a slice of Husker history.

Better than Land Speed Record.......2004-04-08

If you are curious about Husker Du, I would recommend buying "Metal Circus" or anything recorded after that. However, if you are interested in the band's formative years, this collection should satisfy. It basically consists of better-than-average ("From The Gut", "Blah, Blah, Blah", "In A Free Land", "Everything Falls Apart"), average ("Wheels", "Target", "Let's Go Die"), and totally forgetable ("Punch Drunk", "Bricklayer", "Statues") early-eighties hardcore. By the time "Zen Arcade" was recorded, Bob and Grant had matured considerably as songwriters. However, even if Husker Du's later material far outdistances the music on this collection, it's still worth adding to your collection, in my opinion.

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Good stuff ...
hard synth but melodic
Wow
Heart tugging industrial
Love and relationships through a cracked lense...

The Point at Which It Falls Apart
Mesh
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Customer Reviews:

Good stuff ..........2006-04-13

This is a more mature album than their previous one (in this place forever - which was also great) , and it takes a little longer to understand the evolution in sound , and adapt to their new style. this one contains much more guitars and reminds me of
depeche mode "ultra" album ( and that is great compliment ). this is recommended not only for synthpop fans , but to fans of good music in general. Standouts here include "My defender","Not prepared","Needle in a bruise" and "It scared me".

hard synth but melodic.......2005-10-22

It has a depeche mode and nitzer ebb mixed with nine inch nails sound too it.. Sometimes a little to dark but i love it. good melodies gotta buy it.

Wow.......2005-09-04

I'm really amazed, I didn't know this album was this good, is just a masterpiece, and the song "the damage you do" is destined to be in the Valhalla of synth pop songs.
What are you waiting for? buy it, don't let it go!

Heart tugging industrial.......2005-04-04

Yes, I think this is industrial. There.

But in other news, this CD rocks. It hits you deep, especially if you've been going through a tough time. You can just listen to this CD and cry your brains out, because so much of what he says in this album is true!

Aside from that. It sounds very industrial to me. Electronic sounds, ambiance, very sad sounding voice. With kind of a sad beat to it, not like a dance beat, but a sad beat.

The music is beautifully tragic at times, almost making you want to cry or something. It's very hauntingly beautiful at times.

My favorite track? Let's see. "I Fall Over" I'd have to say. It's dark, and the buildup is pretty good. Shows human weakness really well.

Love and relationships through a cracked lense..........2004-05-03

Ahhhhhh Mesh. Finally lifetime rejects, obsessive lovers and manic depressants have a new anthem CD to put on repeat. Not since Tears for fears' "The Hurting" have I heard such a blatantly depressing album with such powerful lyrics. But unlike "The Hurting", which focuses mainly on subjects of childhood neglect and teenage angst, "The point.." is an emotionally charged canvas of the dark side of love.

The title pretty much sums up the entire album. Although quite dark, the songs on this album are songs that most of us can relate to in some way; emotions we have at one time felt. Each focuses on some kind of feeling of pain, resentment, anger, or all of the above. Even the standout 'most disturbing' song; " People like me( with this gun )" which is about a person's obsessive desire to make someone who ignores/looks down upon them take them seriously for once via extreme measures{ "...I can make you look with this gun, so maybe I'm not like everyone" } is something that many of us have subconsciously thought about( though probably not to such an extent ). This idea is played on fully when you hear the echoes in the distance at the end of the song{"...There are people like me everywhere.." }. And then there are the heart-wrenching ballads of anti-love sentiment. "It scares me" is about returning to an already volatile relationship and being afraid of getting hurt again. "Fallen" is about finding satisfaction in life by acknowledging that everything that isn't already wrong is going to go wrong anyway so why bother caring. Then there are the more aggressive angry songs like "Is nothing sacred" "Self healing lie" and "The damage you do" which are about being badly hurt/used by someone.

This would best be classified as a ROCK album. Yes, there are synths and drum beats throughout but they serve more as a backdrop for predominantly guitar-heavy mid tempo songs that showcase the emotion in the lead singers' voice rather than the machinery, which in my opinion is what defines most electronic and synth-pop music. The Depeche Mode comparisons are extremely off base and irrelevant. Indeed you can find a few similarites with this album and some of the songs on DM's "Ultra" and perhaps "SOFAD" in terms of sound but whereas DM's sound evokes a more mysterious, gloomy, dark ambience, Mesh has a more stripped down aggressive rawness to them. There is no ambience here( the ambience is created by DM's{and other TRUE synth bands'} heavy usage of the synth's--NOT the vocals to convey the mood )just the emotion itself. But just because there is no heavy synth driven ambience, doesn't make this any better or worse than other synth bands, It would just be unfair to compare these two bands or say which is better because they have two uniquely different sounds and styles.

Obviously this isn't for everyone. Those who live their life through rose colored glasses and listen to cookie cutter pop probably wont like this or even understand it. But as for those who enjoy dark rock/synth but want something a little more meaningful and laid back than Linkin Park, Tool, Apoptygma Berzerk or other more contemporary acts from their respective genres, try this. Those who enjoy dark depressing music( like me ) will love this, and I also recommend it to anyone who has ever felt the emotions mentioned here. You'll find it very self-fulling when you feel the need to wallow in self pity after a bad break up, and if you REALLY want to explore the full spectrum of negative issues, pair this one up with "The Hurting" ;]

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TERRIBLE!

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