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File under: GroovesDarkTension

Berto Pisano

Kill! (LP, Transparent Yellow + CD)

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Berto Pisano's lost 1971 masterpiece finally surfaces. His Kill! soundtrack blends gritty funk, sophisticated lounge, and psychedelic experimentation into magnetic perfection. Wah-wah guitars, hypnotic grooves, and exotic instruments create a seductive world of espionage and eroticism. Holy grail for collectors, now on transparent yellow vinyl edition of 500.

Limited edition numbered to 500 copies. Transparent Yellow vinyl format / 180 grams + CD.. A long-lost masterpiece of Italian film music finally surfaces from the shadows. Berto Pisano's electrifying soundtrack to Romain Gary's 1971 international thriller Kill!, created in collaboration with Jacques Chaumont, stands as a brilliant testament to the adventurous spirit of 1970s cinematic scoring - a seductive blend of groove, tension, and psychedelia that's as compelling on its own as it is on screen. The film follows a British officer (Stephen Boyd) on a secret mission through a web of espionage, betrayal, and murder set against a decadent colonial backdrop in India. Pisano and Chaumont craft a soundtrack that perfectly mirrors this ambiguous, exotic atmosphere, moving fluidly between gritty funk passages driven by wah-wah guitars and pulsing basslines, sophisticated lounge moments that evoke decaying elegance, mysterious orchestral textures with eerie strings and veiled brass, and psychedelic detours featuring distorted organs and exotic instruments that reflect the Indian setting. The explosive title track, “Kill! Them All!”, features the powerhouse vocals of soul legend Doris Troy, while the love theme is enriched by Jean Seberg’s whispers and the unmistakable chorus of Alessandro Alessandroni. The soundtrack also includes lush orchestrations, hypnotic instrumentals like “Allucinazion,” and the ethereal voice of Edda Dell’Orso on “To Jean”.

Long considered nearly impossible to find, Kill! has been re-evaluated as one of the finest examples of Italian scoring for spy and exploitation cinema. Its ability to evoke worlds of intrigue, lust, and danger with just a few perfectly placed notes demonstrates the sophisticated artistry that defined this golden era of film music.

This limited numbered edition of 500 copies comes pressed on 180-gram transparent yellow vinyl with accompanying CD, complete with an insert featuring liner notes by Massimo Privitera of colonnesonore.net. For collectors of Italian film music, rare groove enthusiasts, or anyone fascinated by the intersection of jazz, funk, and cinematic storytelling, this represents an essential rediscovery. A seductive and dangerous sonic journey that reveals new pleasures with each listen. Absolutely crucial for understanding the adventurous creativity of 1970s Italian cinema music. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a genuine lost classic.

 

 

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File under: GroovesDarkTension
Cat. number: COM456
Year: 2025