Elemental Music

2001: A Space Odyssey - Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack LP Vinyl

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  • Label Elemental Music
  • Catalogue Number 700180
  • Barcode 0600753963432
  • Format
    • LP
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The original soundtrack album to the iconic 1968 Stanley Kubrick film by the same name. Known for its use of many classical and orchestral pieces, it is credited for giving many classical compositions resurgences in popularity.

From very early in production, Kubrick decided that he wanted the film to be a primarily nonverbal experience that did not rely on the traditional techniques of narrative cinema, and in which music would play a vital role in evoking particular moods.

The film is notable for its innovative use of classical music taken from existing commercial recordings. In the early stages of production, Kubrick had actually commissioned a score for 2001 from Hollywood composer Alex North, but during postproduction, Kubrick chose to abandon North’s music in favour of the now-familiar classical pieces.

The soundtrack was a commercial success, reaching the 24th spot on the Billboard 200.

  • Limited gatefold edition LP
  • Deluxe 180 gram reissue
  • Includes original artwork & credits

Track Listing:

Side A

  1. Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra – Also Sprach Zarathustra (Thus Spoke Zarathustra)
    Composed By – Richard Strauss
    Conductor – Karl Böhm
    Orchestra – Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
  2. Bavarian Radio Orchestra – Requiem For Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, Two Mixed Choirs And Orchestra
    Composed By – György Ligeti
    Conductor – Francis Travis
    Orchestra – Bavarian Radio Orchestra
  3. Stuttgart Schola Cantorum – Lux Aeterna
    Composed By – György Ligeti
    Conductor – Clytus Gottwald
    Orchestra – Stuttgart Schola Cantorum
  4. Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra – The Blue Danube
    Composed By – Johann Strauss
    Conductor – Herbert von Karajan
    Orchestra – Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

Side B

  1. Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra – Gayane Ballet Suite (Adagio)
    Composed By – Aram Khatchaturian
    Conductor – Gennadi Rozhdestvensky
    Orchestra – Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra
  2. Südwestfunk Orchestra – Atmospheres
    Composed By – György Ligeti
    Conductor – Ernest Bour
    Orchestra – Südwestfunk Orchestra
  3. Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra – The Blue Danube
    Composed By – Johann Strauss
    Conductor – Herbert von Karajan
    Orchestra – Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
  4. Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra – Also Sprach Zarathustra (Thus Spoke Zarathustra)
    Composed By – Richard Strauss
    Conductor – Karl Böhm
    Orchestra – Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra