Search - Mike Figgis, Anthony Marinelli, The Polish National Radio Symphony Orche :: Time Code: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2000 Film)

"mixture of blues, jazz, classical, rock and world music"

J. Lovins | Missouri-USA | 06/02/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Trumpeter and keyboard player Mike Figgis along with co-composer Anthony Marinelli have scored a mixture of low-key jazz compostions to classical, from rock to International World music, with a touch of trance just to give it the perfect blend. This album often mesmerizing is unlike anything we've heard from Figgis, so haunting in content and completely original. The score used instrumental blues style with saxophone and trumpet arrangements and includes a flavor of contemporary rock and pop music to complement the Hollywood setting. Also, features popular songs - "SINGLE" by Everything But The Girl, plus an original song written by the composers with Skin, lead singer of the prominent English rock band Skunk Anasie, who also performs the vocal.Milan Records along with Figgis and Marinellli can be proud of this CD, very entertaining and enjoyable with the right ingredients to give the listener that - "stress-free composure" after a long day in todays world!Total Time: 62:48 on 11 Tracks/ Milan Records - 73138 35907 2 (2000)"

The hidden soundtrack gem of the year 2000

Robert F. Gaydos | Nashua, NH United States | 03/15/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Even if Mike Figgis had no directing credits to his name, he could make more than a decent living as a composer and performer, as this perfectly balanced jazz collection demonstrates.While many film soundtracks are random pop compilations or sterile by-the-numbers genre throw-downs, Time Code comes off as an almost perfect piece of work. The music translates the moods and ambience of the on-screen action perfectly, being subtle but still making a vivid impression. At the same time, it stands on it's own apart from the film and gets stronger with repeated listenings.This is surprising, considering we get 3 interpretations of the "Comfort of Strangers" theme Figgis penned with co-composer Anthony Marrinelli, and a 12 minute symphony from Mahler (#5 - his best, IMHO). But toss in Figgis' insinuating jazzy workouts, especially the bumping double bass of "Sunset Strip", the caustic jive of "Disco Void" and the inventively eerie "Future Strings" and you have a well rounded soundtrack that might even give "Smooth Jazz" a good name among jazz purists. For a release that's gotten little to zero promotion or exposure, Time Code is a sure bet for a disc that will be in your player for much of the year."