Various - The Last Emperor
Review by Justina Singh
The Last Emperor is a gripping and powerful album that showcases the talents of a variety of artists. From the haunting melodies of the opening track to the driving beats of the closing number, this collection is a tour de force of musical styles and genres.
The album draws on a wide range of influences, from classical music to hip hop and everything in between. Each track is expertly crafted and showcases the unique voice and style of its creator.
Highlights of the album include the hauntingly beautiful "Farewell My Concubine," the driving and energetic "Battle of Changsha," and the contemplative and introspective "The Last Emperor."
Table of Contents
Download
Filename: various-the-last-emperor.zip- MP3 size: 120 mb
- FLAC size: 1516 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| First Coronation | ||
| Adagio in Sol Minore ("The Trial") | 04:38 | |
| The Last Emperor (Theme) | ||
| The Lady in Red | 04:11 | |
| Unchained Melody ("Ghost") | 03:40 | |
| Gabriel's Oboe ("Mission") | 04:20 | |
| The Last Emperor - Theme Variation 2 | ||
| Love Story | 03:54 | |
| Bed * | ||
| Lunch | ||
| The Last Emperor - Theme Variation 1 | ||
| Picking Up Brides | ||
| The Last Emperor - Theme | ||
| Main Title Theme (The Last Emperor) * | ||
| The Baby (Was Born Dead) | ||
| Picking A Bride | ||
| Main Title Theme (The Last Emperor) | ||
| Dancing with Wolves | 02:08 | |
| The Red Guard Dance | ||
| Rain (I Want A Divorce) | ||
| The Last Emperor | 03:59 | |
| The Last Emperor (Theme Variation 1) | ||
| The Emperor's Waltz | ||
| The Conquest of Paradise | 04:50 | |
| Wind, Rain And Water * | ||
| Va Pensiero/Nabucco ("The Godfather III") | 04:11 | |
| The Last Emperor (Theme Variation 2) | ||
| Where Is Armo? | ||
| Open The Door | ||
| Wind, Rain And Water | ||
| The Last of the Mohicans | 04:59 | |
| Paper Emperor | ||
| Red Guard | ||
| Bed | ||
| Schindler's List | 02:45 | |
| Chariots of Fire | 03:31 | |
| Hymne | 02:26 | |
| Can You Feel the Love Tonight? ("The Lion King") | 03:57 | |
| Leaving Wallbrook ("Rain Man") | 04:45 | |
| Picking A Bride * |
Images
Catalog Numbers
- TCV 2485
- VJD-32021
- 90690-4
- VJCP-32021
- 208 749-630
- LSVIRG 73236
- TC-V 2485
- CDV 2845
- 0777 7 86029 2 7
- CAVIRG 9313
- YVPL 154, V2485
- OVEDC 366
- VJCP-3060
- VL 2485
- V 2485
Labels
- Virgin
- Jugoton, Virgin
- Virgin Records
- Yeh Eum Records Co. Ltd., Virgin Records Ltd.
Listen online
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- ouvir online
- lyssna på nätet
- escuchar en línea
- online luisteren
- ascolta in linea
- kuunnella verkossa
- lytte på nettet
Formats
- Cassette
- Album
- CD
- Vinyl
- LP
- White Cassette Shell
- Black Cassette Shell
- Reissue
- Chrome
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Distributed By | EMI (Thailand) Limited |
| Record Company | Virgin Japan Ltd |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Virgin Records Ltd. |
| Copyright (c) | Virgin Records Ltd. |
| Licensed To | Topkapı Müzik & Video Ltd |
| Manufactured By | Toshiba EMI Ltd |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Compiled By | Haydn Bendall |
| Conductor | Gavyn Wright |
| Engineer | Clive Martin (tracks: B1 to B5), Haydn Bendall (tracks: A1 to A9), Mike Jarratt (tracks: A1 to A9), Shigeru Takise (tracks: A1 to A9), Shinichi Tanaka (tracks: A1 to A9) |
| Mastered By | Greg Calbi (tracks: B1 to B5) |
| Mixed By | Steve Nye (tracks: B1 to B5) |
| Producer | David Byrne (tracks: B1 to B5), Ryuichi Sakamoto (tracks: A1 to A9) |
| Other | Hans F. Zimmer |
| Written-By | David Byrne (tracks: B1 to B5) |
| Performer | David Byrne (tracks: B1 to B5) |
Notes
- ℗ 1987 Virgin Records Limited
- © 1987 Virgin Records Limited
- Ryuichi Sakamoto's sessions:
- Recorded and mixed at Onkio Haus, Kato Studio, Aoyama Studio, CBS Sony Roppongi Studios, Abbey Road Studios, Lillie Yard Studio, CTS Studios and Electric Lady.
- David Byrne's sessions:
- Recorded at Odyssey Studios and Lillie Yard Studio (track 10-13)
- Made in Japan by Virgin Japan LTD.
- Recorded at Odyssey Studios and Lillie Yard Studio (track 10-13).
- Soundtrack from the Motion Picture "The Last Emperor".
- Music Supervisor: Ray Williams.
- Album Compilation: Hans F. Zimmer/Haydn Bendall/Ray Williams.
- A1-A9: All titles written and produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto.
- B1-B5: Written and performed by David Byrne.
- * Songs arranged by Brian Gulland and David Byrne.
- (P) 1987 Virgin Records Limited
- (c) 1987 Virgin Records Limited
- Manufactured under licence in Indonesia and distributed by P.T. Aquarius Musikindo for sale in Indonesia only.
- Tracks 1-9: All titles written and produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto.
- Tracks 10-18: Written and performed by David Byrne.
- Tracks 10-13: Songs arranged by Brian Gulland and David Byrne.
- ℗ 1988
- Licensed BY Virgin Records Ltd
- A similar Cassette release (Different cover, White Cassette shell) is The Last Emperor
Barcodes
- Barcode: 0 7567 90690 4 7
- Barcode: 5 012981 248512
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): LSVIRG 73236 A 270488 SB
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): LSVIRG 73236 B 270488 SB
- Barcode: 077778602927
- Rights Society: BIEM SOKOJ
- Barcode: 5 012981 248543
- Price Code: PM 421
- Label Code: LC 3098
- Barcode: 4 988006 708013
- Matrix / Runout: VJCP-3060 3 A1
- Rights Society: JASRAC
