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by: Philip Glass, Yo-Yo Ma

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Average Rating: Rating: - A very worthy addition to the music of the 'Qatsi' trilogy I've eargerly awaited the third installment in the 'Qatsi' trilogy since the late '80s. (At the time of this review, the film has not yet been released.) I have to say that I'm utterly intrigued by the music that I've heard. It's difficult for me to imagine what the accompanying visuals must look like based on the music alone. Glass' score for the film varies widely in speed and intensity, with moods ranging from joy to melancholy (via Yo-Yo Ma's expert cello). As with his other works for film, the music is quite capable of standing on its own. As Glass has been doing for the last 10 years or so, he continues to expand his style into previously unexplored territory while keeping many of the trademark rhythmic devices which make his music instantly recognizable. Naqoyqatsi is not exactly like anything he's done before; it is refreshingly unique. (One of the most appealing tracks is number 5, "Religion", in which an instrument that sounds like a xylophone is used to great effect.) This soundtrack is lush and symphonic in scope and could never be classified as "minmalist", an old label that has been misapplied to Glass' work for years by people who have never moved beyond "Einstein on the Beach". Rating: - from Solo Piano Publications "Naqoyqatsi" (Hopi for "Life as War") is the soundtrack for the final part of the "Qatsi" trilogy of films by Godfrey Reggio. Let me say upfront that I haven't seen any of the films, although I've read about them. That said, I can review the soundtrack without visuals or prejudice about the film experience (most of the reviews I've read indicated that the film was disappointing), and can focus on the music only. Unlike many soundtracks, the music for "Naqoyqatsi" stands firmly on its own as a great score. The music, composed by Philip Glass (who also composed the music for the other two parts of the trilogy), combines digital and acoustic instrumentation, and it is Yo-Yo Ma's cello that gives the music its humanizing soul. This is the first collaboration with Glass and Ma, and it seems to be a match made in heaven. The film is about technology's adverse affects on humanity, so the juxtaposition of electronic and acoustic instruments underscores this message, with Ma's cello pleading humanity's case. The whole album is excellent, full, and powerful. I really like "Religion," with it's upbeat, playful spirit. The keyboards are mechanically precise although the rhythm is catchy, so when the soulful cello comes in, the contrast is startling. This piece is almost "fun" in comparison to some of the darker tracks. It makes me very curious about the film's visual images in this section. My favorite track is "Intensive Time," which is, indeed, intense. It is primarily acoustic with full orchestra, voices, and Ma's heart-rending cello. It swoops and soars with a continuous sense of urgency and mystery generated primarily by a recurring theme with percussion and French horns. The opening theme is dark and somewhat militaristic - giving a sense of foreboding and dread until the cello comes in and softens the mood. "Media Weather" is also darkly gorgeous, as the cello weeps with despair. "Naqoyqatsi" is an incredible musical experience - intense and thought-provoking with a huge emotional impact. Very highly recommended! Rating: - Stunning, powerful Legendary composer Philip Glass completes the "QATSI" trilogy in grand style with this soundtrack, easily the best new music of 2002. So many people complain about buying a CD and only getting one or two good "songs"- here is 77 minutes of inspired music! This soundtrack should win an Academy Award and a Grammy for both composition and technical achievement in recording. I'm keeping this review short- buy it and listen for yourself. You won't be disappointed. NAQOYQATSI is wondrously recorded and beautifully performed. A triumph and a perfect ending to the QATSI trilogy. Yo-Yo Ma's beautiful and powerful cello solos never overwhelm the balance of the soundtrack. NAQOYQATSI means "life as war"- the overall impression the score gives me is a sense of foreboding- that we've already "lost the war" against technology taking away our humanity. The score isn't all doom and gloom, however- the range of emotions is phenomenal. Philip Glass is simply a genius.

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