Akira Ifukube
Godzilla (LP)
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*2026 repress* Celebrated composer Akira Ifukube's formidable score for the legendary monster film, 'Godzilla,' continues to resonate nearly seven decades after its debut. Renowned for its groundbreaking blend of dark and evocative music, Ifukube's visionary compositions encapsulate the horror and devastation portrayed in Ishiro Honda's classic film.
As viewers immerse themselves in the unrelenting chaos unleashed by Godzilla, Ifukube’s score serves as both a powerful narrative force and an emotional backdrop. The music seamlessly alternates between bold brass and haunting strings, intensifying the horrifying spectacle of destruction and the profound impact of this iconic creature.
This incredible score not only underscores Godzilla's terrifying rampage but also elevates the cinematic experience, inviting audiences to engage deeply with the film’s themes of fear, loss, and resilience. Akira Ifukube's masterful ability to convey the raw emotional weight of the story is a testament to his genius, making each hearing a compelling journey into the heart of one of cinema's most influential monsters.
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"Akira Ifukube's mighty score to the legendary monster movie that started it all, 'Godzilla'! Ifukube's visionary music is super dark reflecting the horror of Ishiro Honda's film. This incredible score music alternates between brass and strings as we witness the death and destruction that comes in Godzilla's wake." 140g HQ Virgin Vinyl. Limited edition of 500 copies. Original soundtrack from "Godzilla" (1954)
| A1 | Godzilla Approaches (Sound Effects) | ||
| A2 | Godzilla Main Title | ||
| A3 | Ship Music/ Sinking Of Eikou-Maru | ||
| A4 | Sinking Of Bingou-Maru | ||
| A5 | Anxieties On Ootojima Island | ||
| A6 | Ootojima Temple Festival | ||
| A7 | Stormy Ootojima Island | ||
| A8 | Theme For Ootojima Island | ||
| A9 | Japanese Army March I | ||
| A10 | Horror Of The Water Tank | ||
| A11 | Godzilla Comes Ashore | ||
| A12 | Godzilla's Rampage | ||
| A13 | Desperate Broadcast | ||
| A14 | Godzilla Comes To Tokyo Bay | ||
| A15 | Intercept Godzilla | ||
| A16 | Tragic Sight Of The Imperial Capital | ||
| A17 | Oxygen Destroyer | ||
| B1 | Prayer For Peace | ||
| B2 | Japanese Army March Ii | ||
| B3 | Godzilla At The Ocean Floor | ||
| B4 | Ending | ||
| B5 | Godzilla Leaving (Sound Effects) | ||
| B6 | Main Title (Film Version) | ||
| B7 | First Landing (Film Version) | ||
| B8 | Tokyo In Flames (Film Version) | ||
| B9 | Last Assault (Film Version) |
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