First would be my being a fan of the composer. That does not apply here, though. I was unaware of Frank Ilfman prior to this release.
Second would be the genre of the film itself. If the score is for a horror, science-fiction, or fantasy film, well, chances of me buying it are pretty damn high. Abulele is fantasy film.
I did waffle about whether or not to buy the soundtrack for Abulele when it was first released. But after listening to some of the sample clips provided by Intrada, I knew that this score would be a welcome addition to my collection.
Ilfman's music is a scrumptious blend of magic and melancholy, capturing the film's central themes of grief and loss with bittersweet perfection.
No comments:
Post a Comment