Neil Young - Dead Man Sountrack - Original 1996 Two LP Set - Lightly Used

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Dead Man is the soundtrack to the 1995 Jim Jarmusch western-themed film of the same name starring Gary Farmer, and Johnny Depp as William Blake. Neil Young recorded the soundtrack by improvising (mostly on his electric guitar, with some acoustic guitar, piano and organ) as he watched the newly edited film alone in a recording studio. The soundtrack album consists of seven instrumental tracks by Young, with dialog excerpts from the film and Johnny Depp reading the poetry of William Blake interspersed between the music. The version of the main theme used over the film's beginning and end credits is not included,[3] but was released as a promo single.[4] The soundtrack differs from the film in that it uses background noises of a driving car while the whole plot is set in 19th century (before automobiles were invented).

Even within the unpredictable Neil Young discography, this qualifies as one of his most unpredictable efforts. This soundtrack to the Jim Jarmusch film Dead Man is entirely instrumental, with the exception of some poetry read by Johnny Depp (who stars in the film) and a bit of dialogue. What's more, these untitled instrumental passages are dominated by subterranean guitar rumbles that manage to sound both grungy and subdued. Young also takes care to vary his approach a bit, switching occaionally to pump organ, detuned piano, and acoustic guitar. The results not only evoke the hostile, desolate landscapes of the film's Old West, but work on their own terms as ambient mood music for the non-new age crowd, creating an atmosphere of restless disturbance with subtlety and grace. It's not necessarily for the typical Neil Young fan (whoever that might be), but it's certainly one of his most successful experimental efforts.

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I'm the original owner, The album was purchased it from a music store in Pennsylvania,when it was originally issued.
The two record set is the original domestic issue (US) and has all original sleeves (one outer, two inner) that are in near mint condition.The vinyl was literally played once and despite some surface imperfections (scuffs) is in very good condition,
Due to different variables such as not knowing anything about the turntable, condition and setting of the needle and the audio equipment of the buyer,
there may be some normal vinyl click sounds when played.
The album has always been stored in upright position.

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