nico fidenco: zombi holocaust

Nico Fidenco's score for the 1980 Italian zombie film Zombi Holocaust is a thing of beauty and great depth -- a rich blend of electronic/synthesizer tracks, experimental electronics, and soaring acoustic and orchestral numbers with tinges of Spaghetti Western soundtracks, frenetic drumming coupled with woodwind instruments, and chants and manipulated wordless vocals. This selection includes tracks that feature dark synthesizers, drones, and slow-burning electronic beats. Mannequin Records founder Alessandro Adriani used to play tracks from the soundtrack in his DJ sets; here, he transforms "The Magic Is in Progress" into a ten-minute dancefloor acid/EBM ride.