SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 2:02 Min.
Composer-conductor Michael Kamen devised the symphonic title theme for 1985’s Brazil film. British performer Kate Bush supplies the timeless cabaret-style vocals. The Seattle Symphony Orchestra performed the track as the finale of the 1998 Michael Kamen’s Opus retrospective album.
REVIEW:
Through Kate Bush’s sultry vocals and the Seattle Symphony Orchestra’s instrumental work, the inspired result is a lush, almost dreamy sound. In the right mood, one can imagine hearing this kind of classy tune inhabiting a glamorous nightclub about eighty or ninety years ago. Yet, the track’s short running time makes it a less-likely option as a single download. “Brazil,” despite its unique assets, makes more sense for purchase as part of either Michael Kamen’s Opus or Kamen’s rare Brazil soundtrack.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 6 Stars
