Various Artists | 2001 a Space Odyssey (Soundtrack) | Album

Various Artists "2001 A Space Odyssey" (1968)

LP (NEW) - Vinyl, MGM Records, Europe, 2023, 700180, 0600753963432, 180g Vinyl, Limited Edition Reissue, Gatefold Sleeve

Artist Website: wikipedia/2001:_A_Space_Odyssey_(film)

Related Artists: Stanley Kubrick, Richard Strauss

Collections: Cult Movies

The original soundtrack album to the iconic 1968 Stanley Kubrick film. Known for its use of classical and orchestral pieces, it is credited for giving many classical compositions resurgences in popularity. From early in production, Kubrick 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.