Riz Ortolani - Andrea Doria_74

Quartet Records and Gruppo Sugar present the premiere CD release of this muchrequested score by Riz Ortolani (Fantasma d'amore, Valentina, Mondo Cane, Woman Times Seven) in a complete presentation.Italian writer/director Bruno Vailati helmed an expedition in 1968 to film the wreckage of the Andrea Doria, a legendary Italian ship that sank near Nantucket (the number in the title refers to how deep the ship had sunk). The film is a rare treat to behold, one of the first diver documentaries using expensive, state-of-the-art equipment to capture as much action in the murky waters as possible.Ortolani uses sparse percussion, distorted electronic guitar and electronic textures to create a dread-inducing atmosphere filled with sharks and dark caves. Once the ship is found, however, the music changes character. Ortolani uses surf guitars, leisurely lounge music and a more relaxed mood as the expedition takes its time to document the wreckage amidst the terrifying sea life.Our expanded CD of this rare Italian album�very expensive in the secondary market�features the complete score for the first time in stereo (except for three cues recorded in mono). Mastered by Claudio Fuiano from first-generation master tapes courtesy of Gruppo Sugar, the package comes with an 8-page booklet in which Gergely Hubai discusses both film and score. This CD is a limited edition of 300 units.