Name: Godzilla vs Mothra: The Battle For Earth: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Brand: Akira Ifukube

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DW227B

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2023-04-14

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0810041487759

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Akira Ifukube

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Death Waltz

Founded in 2011 by a music industry veteran, Death Waltz Recording Company is a soundtrack label that specializes in releasing vinyl, CD, and digital formats. With a focus on working closely with renowned composers and directors like John Carpenter and Richard Kelly, the label delivers brand new audio re-masters and sleeve notes. Additionally, Death Waltz commissions exclusive artwork from talented artists for each project.

Each release from Death Waltz is pressed on high-quality 180g colored vinyl and comes with posters and prints of the unique artwork. The albums are housed in heavyweight tip-on jackets to ensure durability. In addition to offering standard issue releases in record stores worldwide through distributors F-Minor & Light In The Attic, the label's webshop also sells exclusive variant colors of its vinyl.

With its commitment to providing exceptional sound quality, stunning visuals, and limited edition releases, Death Waltz has become a go-to destination for soundtrack enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Akira Ifukube was a renowned Japanese composer born on May 31, 1914 in Kushiro. He is best known for his significant contributions to the Godzilla series. His music played a pivotal role in shaping the iconic soundtracks of these films, captivating audiences worldwide. Ifukube's talent and creativity extended beyond this franchise, as he composed for numerous other movies and genres throughout his career.

Throughout his life, Akira Ifukube collaborated with various artists and musicians, leaving an indelible mark on the world of film scores. His work drew inspiration from a diverse range of composers such as *Jerry Goldsmith*, *Basil Poledouris*, *Elmer Bernstein*, and many others who shared his passion for creating evocative musical compositions.

Akira Ifukube's legacy continues to resonate in the realm of film music even after his passing on February 8, 2006 in Tokyo. His profound impact on the Godzilla series and contributions to cinematic soundtracks have solidified him as one of Japan's most influential composers.

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The Big G is back, but has Godzilla bitten off more than it can chew? 1992's Godzilla Vs Mothra is a triple threat treasure, with Godzilla battling the legendary Mothra and its dark doppelganger Battra, unleashed by a meteorite and is intent on destroying Mothra and, subsequently, the world. Throw in a rogue archaeologist, his ex-wife, and a multinational company exploiting the minute Mothra Cosmos twins, and you have a thrilling kaiju adventure with a stunning score by the original Godzilla composer, the brilliant Akira Ifukube. Godzilla vs Mothra is undoubtedly one of Ifukube's most outstanding scores, bringing together the traditional booming brass and bass that accompanies Godzilla and Battra with a more ethereal sensibility for Mothra and her mission to save the Earth. Godzilla's theme is stomping in the foreground, and Battra gets similar material with a gigantic doom-laden motif for his destructive power. But the "Sacred Springs" theme for Mothra is a match for any of them, with Ifukube using it in minor and major modes, with a gorgeous rendition with a female chorus at the climax of the score, illustrating once again that when it comes to the music of Godzilla, Akira Ifukube is the master.&nbsp;

Godzilla vs Mothra: The Battle For Earth: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 

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