That album version looks to be a better assembly than the streaming score linked to earlier in the thread - I've never enjoyed listening to stop-start scores of tiny cues that only run 17 seconds and don't get a chance to grab you. But it's a pity if it's only going to be a digital release: you'd have thought a Donaggio-De Palma score on Varese would have made it to an actual CD. Still no indication of a UK release of the film either.
Actually, I enjoyed the movie together with Pino's score in it. It was tight, exciting, made in the typical De Palma style, reflecting on todays problem in Europe. One of the better choice among this year's movies so far.
Well the score is up for those who don't mind digital. I am listening to it on Spotify. Though sadly it doesn't appear to be on 7digital yet. Be glad the music is getting released at all instead of crying about lack of CD release.
Some of Varese's digital releases end up as limited edition CD releases, and this seems a plausible candidate for that path, given the name value of director and composer.
Also, Varese did a digital Lean on Pete which ended up getting a physical release from Rambling in Japan.
I just watched this last night and for the most part, I was really impressed. Obviously the ending is problematic and one can sense there has been some footage removed/reshot, but up to that point I thought it was pretty damn good. His actual direction was on point and I’m not sure what kind of budget he was working with but it looked fantastic, especially the two major set pieces. I just love his style on these types of films - cool angles, slow zooms, split diopters, great use of slow motion, scenes within scenes and of course, Donaggio’s old-fashioned score that could easily fit into a 70’s film. That cue for the bull fight was incredible. Despite all the flaws in this film (and there are lots) it just makes me long to see him return to bigger budget thrillers and show these new kids how it’s done. I will not hesitate to grab the score on iTunes. Great stuff.
Nice read. I'm still hesitant to pick up the digital version in case they put it out on CD, and also the fact that it's three quid more expensive than most digital releases for some reason.
So the film did come out on UK Blu last week and I've rented and watched it, and it's sadly not any good at all, except for a few moments when the old De Palma seems to stir. The music is okay but it's no DRESSED TO KILL or BLOW OUT.
This is a great score. Not often these days that you get to hear old-fashioned thriller scores like this. Leave it to De Palma and Donaggio! Haven't seen the film yet, though. The reports haven't been that positive.
I watched "Domino" the day it hit VOD - De Palma is one of the few directors whose new films I make a point to watch on the day of their release, if possible. Unfortunately, I thought it was a mess, but I did like the first 15 minutes and there is one amazing shot toward the beginning (a long take that involves a gun - a classic De Palma shot).
Pino Donaggio is one of my all-time favorite composers, and his score is solid. The beautiful & sensitive love theme is terrific, and his suspense writing is second-to-none. The Varese album is also a great assembly.
The variation of the love theme 2:37 in the above cue is so, so beautiful! Classic Donaggio.
The music was great. The opening sequence was classic De Palma. Wonderful. Unfortunately, the middle and the end reflected all the cuts to this movie. I can only hope the complete movie as filmed by De Palma will someday be released.
I watched "Domino" the day it hit VOD - De Palma is one of the few directors whose new films I make a point to watch on the day of their release, if possible. Unfortunately, I thought it was a mess, but I did like the first 15 minutes and there is one amazing shot toward the beginning (a long take that involves a gun - a classic De Palma shot).
I know exactly what you’re referring to. In anyone else’s hands (especially with a somewhat low budget film like this) that would have been just another shot (or several shots).
It definitely has its problems, but compare this to any other straight-to-video “action movie” today and it wins by a long shot simply by virtue of its style and slick direction.
