Artist: VA Title Of Album: The Best of Blaxploitation (3CD box set) Label: Metro Music Year Of Release: 2006 Genre: Funk / Soul / Oldies Format: mp3, CBR 320 Kbps Tracks: 45 Total Time: 1:36:21 min Total Size: 391.2 Mb
Tracklist: CD1 1. James Brown - The Boss (3:11) 2. Cymande - Brothers On The Slide (4:09) 3. Kool & The Gang - Jungle Boogie (3:02) 4. Marvin Gaye - "T" Plays It Cool (4:26) 5. Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead (5:23) 6. Syl Johnson - Different Strokes (2:19) 7. Lightnin' Rod - Sport (2:33) 8. The Last Poets - It's A Trip (4:44) 9. The Politcians (Feat. McKinley Jackson) - The World We Live In (4:19) 10. Ike Turner's Kings Of Rhythm - Funky Mule (3:20) 11. Joe Tex - I Gotcha (2:12) 12. Mavis Staples - Chocolate City (5:15) 13. Pee Wee Ellis - Moon Walk (2:43) 14. The Meters - Tippi Toes (2:25) 15. Gil Scott-Heron With Brian Jackson - Back Home (2:52)
CD2 1. Curtis Mayfield - Superfly (3:53) 2. Eddie Kendricks - My People... Hold On (5:36) 3. The Temptations - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone (5:08) 4. Aaron Neville - Hercules (4:11) 5. Cymande - Bra (5:04) 6. The Notations - Superpeople (3:45) 7. Maceo & All The King's Men - Thank You For Letting Me Be Myself Again (6:17) 8. Johnny Pate - Brother On The Run (1:56) 9. Syl Johnson - Concrete Reservation (2:25) 10. Ohio Players - It's A Cryin' Shame (2:21) 11. The Rimshots - Neighbour! Get Your Own (2:52) 12. Maceo & All The Kings Men - (I Remember) Mr. Banks (5:26) 13. Ripple - Get Off (3:17) 14. The Meters - Funky Miracle (2:26) 15. Lee Dorsey - Yes We Can Can (4:49)
CD3 1. The Last Poets - When The Revolution Comes (2:27) 2. Gil Scott Heron with Brian Jackson - The Bottle (5:11) 3. Curtis Mayfield - Move On Up (Live) (3:00) 4. Sir Joe Quarterman & Free Soul - (I've Got) So Much Trouble In My Mind (6:15) 5. The Watnauts - Why Can't People Be Colors Too ? (4:49) 6. Ripple - A Funky Song (3:18) 7. Mickey Murray - Mama's Got The Wagon (2:41) 8. Alvin Cash - Doin' The Ali Shuffle (2:58) 9. Sir Joe Quarterman & Free Soul - Give Me Back My Freedom (3:30) 10. Ike & Tina Turner - Livin' For The City (3:31) 11. Ohio Players - Cold, Cold World (3:43) 12. Pee Wee Ellis - That Thang (2:44) 13. Moody Scott - (We Gotta) Bust Out of the Ghetto (6:12) 14. Backyard Heavies - Soul Junction (3:01) 15. Leroy Hutson - Cool Out (2:57) - Clique Aqui:
The sonic methodology prescribed to the *Blaxploitation genre should be a standard of modern film. In this modicum of cinematic classification, a musician was given the opportunity to engage the entirety of a motion picture. However, this was not a peripheral endeavor. Instead, the artist worked directly with the film—perusing frames, conversing with director(s)—creating total immersion with which they were hired to score.
And this is why the sounds emanating from that particular era have stood the test of time. They served as sociopolitical indicators, beyond the typical self-indulgent background noise. Funk provided the rhythm by which the hustler navigated his urban terrain. Jazz fusion was more than a complex schema redirecting a timeless musical tradition. It became Black Nationalism redefining a white power structure. And sometimes, it simply became foreplay to an obligatory moment of sexual bliss.
What took place in this era may never be duplicated. But as I sit back and listen to the recently released 40th Anniversary Edition of Marvin Gaye’s Trouble Man, I reflect upon those records that redefined a generation, musically and socially: Curtis Mayfield – Super Fly (1972)
It starts here. Super Fly is Blaxploitation’s definitive composition. Encompassing the multi-layered dynamics of 1970s black America, this was the grittier version of Gaye’s What’s Going On. Mayfield capture the inner-city hustle with a vivid imagery nearly unparalleled. What makes this concept even more exotic is the simple fact that it’s placed atop such a haunting blend of funk grooves. It only enhances an already dark subject matter, one that Mayfield tackled from both the perspective of supplier and consumer. Of all the iconic moments in Blaxploitation history, few rival the montage tied with Mayfield’s “Pusherman.” Perfect.
– Roy Ayers – Coffy (1973)
To be honest, no conversation of black music in the 70s is complete without a discussion on Roy Ayers. While Coffy gave us much of the funk paradigm, it’s true strength was belied in the lusher recordings found on the soundtrack. As the film’s namesake and subsequent heroine, Coffy carried herself with an atypical aggression, something not applied to women of the era. But, at the end of the day, we’re talking about Pam Grier, and while, I hate to trivialize the dominant archetype she portrayed throughout, ultimately it goes back to her unfailing beauty—the embodiment of femininity. Moments such as “Coffy Baby,” “Shining Symbol,” and “Making Love” captured Grier at her rawest. She was Blaxploitation’s leading lady, in all of it’s gorgeous upsides and sexist pitfalls.
– Willie Hutch – The Mack (1973)
If I were to teach Hip-Hop Sampling 101, The Mack would be required listening. With that said, I could discuss the million and one different places this soundtrack has found new life in not only modern music, but modern pop culture. I won’t, however. Instead, I’ll point to just one. When I first heard Outkast’s (featuring UGK) “International Player’s Anthem,” I was hooked. Three Stacks spit the perfect love verse, with the perfect sample, because of course, Willie Hutch’s “I Choose You,” was the perfect love ballad. And then, I saw The Mack. It was at this point that I realized “I Choose You” is actually about a “working woman” choosing her “boss.” It was also then that I realized Willie Hutch is one of the coldest dudes in soul music history.
“I’m going to be everything to you. I’m going to be your father. I’m going to be your friend. I’m going to be your friend, but you’ve got to believe in me…”
– Isaac Hayes – Shaft (1971)
Musically, I consider this to be the strongest of all Blaxploitation soundtracks. Even taking it out of that context, I think few, if any, have really matched what Hayes did on this album. Forget the “Theme from Shaft.” That’s too easy. You can even forget “Bumpy’s Lament,” which most people recognized as the joint Dre flipped for “Xxplosive.” (Or Badu’s “Bag Lady,” for my Bohemians). The entire album was arranged with this sort of jazzy orchestral feel that I can’t really explain. If anything, I’d call it incredibly rich and warm, immediately hitting you even at its more tender moments (such as “Ellie’s Love Theme” and “Early Sunday Morning”). For me, however, it always goes back to “Café Regio’s,” in my opinion, the greatest original record from the Blaxploitation era.
– Barry White – Together Brothers (1974)
When mentioning the Together Brothers’ score, most would say “good, not great” and I’m fine with that. I include this particular album because of its overall structure. Shaft had an orchestral “feel.” Together Brothers was legitimately orchestral. For this project, White was joined by the underappreciated Love Unlimited Orchestra. The collective was comprised of a 40-piece string section and the female vocal trio Love Unlimited. In performing with his backing outfit, White composed one of the most traditional soundtracks, whilst maintaining that funk influence, I’ve spoken of thus far. It was a masterpiece of hybridity and for that alone it deserves credit. Also, the “Theme from Together Brothers” was sampled for the Quad City DJ’s “C’mon ‘N Ride It (The Train)” My childhood smiles as my mother’s weeps. Sorry.
– Marvin Gaye – Trouble Man (1972) Trouble Man was a pretty bad film, even for the low budget standards forced upon many of these productions. However, it sounded incredible. And it was a different side of Gaye. The greatest instrument that man ever used was his voice, but here we find him in the role of producer, exploring an entirely different entity. The results are incredible. Even the sound is divergent from much of the Gaye catalogue. The titular recording carries much of that indelible soul found in most of these soundtracks, incorporating his most effective weapon—that voice. However, I most appreciate the tracks where he takes a step back, using his voice as an additional layer, more so than the focal point, as heard on “Poor Abbey Walsh” and “Cleo’s Apartment.” On the former, he vocalizes for the sole purpose of dramatic sound effect. Like Here, My Dear, this one, more often than not, gets lost in the Marvin Gaye shuffle.
– Don Costa/Lou Rawls – The Soul of Nigger Charley (1973)
Here’s my wildcard. People remember the Fred Williamson-driven original Boss Nigger, but its sequel gave us the classic record. This was a genuine Blaxploitation Western, two novelty genres that produced some incredibly timeless products. Accordingly, we get a Spaghetti Western soundtrack with a bit of soul. “The Lonely Summer” is situated somewhere between Dimitri Tiomkin and Isaac Hayes, while “Fiesta” sounds like something out of a Tarantino film. This is THE lost gem of the Blaxploitation music factory.
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Honestly, I could do this for days. The list is endless:
James Brown – Black Caesar (1973)
Bobby Womack/J.J. Johnson – Across 110th Street (1972)
Earth, Wind & Fire – Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song (1971)
Badder Than Evil – Gordon’s War (1973)
Willie Hutch – Foxy Brown (1974)
Donald Byrd – Cornbread, Earl & Me (1975)
Rose Royce/Norman Whitfield – Car Wash (1976)
More than anything, on the wake of Trouble Man’s re-release, it seemed appropriate to highlight a magnificent era of achievement in a rather marginalized genre. Regardless of how we feel about the films, their influence is undeniable. When listening to these soundtracks that opinion turns to fact. Right now, I am most thankful for the gifts bestowed upon us by a legendary period of black art.
Written By: Paul Pennington *”Blaxploitation” is a term meant to describe the subgenre of films made in the 1970s targeted towards urban audiences, with predominately black casts. While many of the era have discredited the term (an amalgamation of “black” and “exploitation”), the term is used here for the sake of simplicity, not social statement.
1- Intro
Theme Fron Shaft
Shaft II
The End Theme Shaft
2- Persuit of the Pimpmobile ( truck Turner )
3- Joe Bell ( Tough Guys )
4- Breakthrough ( Truck Turner )
5- Hung up on My Baby ( Tough Guys )
6- Café Regio’s ( Shaft )
7- Joy - Part. 1 ( joy )
8- Never Gonna Give You Up ( Black Moses)
9- A Friend’s Place ( Shaft )
10- Medley – “ Ike’s Rap” “ Help Me Love “ ( Black Moses )
11- Run Fay Run ( Tough Guys)
12- Dorinda’s Party ( Truck Turner)
13- Title Theme( Tough Guys)
14- Do Your Thing ( Shaft )
Artist: Lalo Schifrin Title Of Album:The Liquidator OST Year Of Release: 1965 (2006) Label: TCM Genre: Soundtrack, Jazz, Bossa Nova Quality: mp3 Bitrate: 320 kbps Total Time:62:11 (with bonuses) Total Size: 149.22 MB
Tracklist : 01. Arc de Triomphe - 2:20 02. The Pissoir/767,2274 Tank Corp - 1:51 03. The Liquidator - 2:14 04. March of the Guard/Find a Murderer - 1:20 05. The Bird - 3:37 06. The Penthouse/Boysie's Bossa - 3:20 07. The Secret Act - 0:58 08. Boysie's Bossa - 2:20 09. Carry On - 1:28 10. Casino Rhapsody - 3:27 11. Pressure/No Trouble/Tube Station - 1:58 12. The Killer - 1:47 13. Bikini Waltz - 2:20 14. Iris - 2:53 15. Goot Groove - 2:56 16. The Sea, the Sky and the Spies - 1:33 17. The Fishing Net Trap/It's Late in Cell/The Torture Chamber/The Strappado/Corale - 3:02 18. Something Wrong/Yacov/Riviera Chase/Fight On Cliff - 4:45 19. Tilt - 2:00 20. Car Tailing Sequence - 3:57 21. Section B Paragraph 2/The Liquidator - 2:25 Albums tracks: 22. Boysie's Bossa (instrumental sax version) - 2:48 23. Tilt (source) - 4:20 24. The Liquidator - 2:16
Artist: James Brown Title Of Album:Black Caesar OST Year Of Release: 1973 (1993) Label: Polydor Genre:Soundtrack,Funk,Soul Quality: mp3 Bitrate: 320 kbps/Lossless Total Time:00:36:45 Total Size: 93,23 / 212,73 Mb
Tracklist :01 Down And Out In New York City 4:43 02 Blind Man Can See It 2:18 03 Sportin' Life 3:50 04 Dirty Harri 1:29 05 The Boss 3:14 06 Make It Good To Yourself 3:18 07 Lyn Collins - Mama Feelgood 3:29 08 Mama's Dead 4:47 09 White Lightning (I Mean Moonshine) 2:40 10 Chase 2:38 11 Like It Is, Like It Was 3:51
Artist: Willie Hutch Title Of Album: The Mack Year Of Release: 1973 Label: Motown Genre: Funk, Soul, Soundtracks, R&B Format: MP3 Quality: 320 kbps I 44.1 Khz I Joint Stereo Total Time: 00:37:08 Total Size: 139 mb (+5%rec.)
Tracks:
01. Vampin' 02. Theme Of The Mack 03. I Choose You 04. Mack's Stroll The Getaway (Chase Scene) 05. Slick 06. Mack Man (Got To Get Over) 07. Mother's Theme (Mama) 08. Now That It's All Over 09. Brothers Gonna Work It Out
Original soundtrack from the motion picture "The Mack", a Harvery Bernhard film, released by Cinerama.
1972's ACROSS 110TH STREET is a brilliant collaboration between soul great Bobby Womack and jazz legend J.J. Johnson. Based on Wally Ferris' novel about inner-city life, crooked cops and ripping off the mob, this film demanded exciting music. Both artists contribute some of their finest work, which is often interspersed with film dialogue. Although Johnson's string arrangements on parts I and II of the title track bring to mind Gamble & Huff's Philly soul, Womack's delivery makes it sound more like Curtis Mayfield's "Shaft." Elsewhere, Womack turns "Hang on in There" into an acid-rock workout dominated by a Duane Allman-like slide guitar absent from Johnson's funkier, horn-driven treatment. Other strong Womack compositions include the JB hard rock of "Do It Right" and the fast-paced "Quicksand." Johnson's highlights include the syncopated strut "Harlem Clavinette" and "Harlem Love Theme," a melancholy ballad featuring pizzicato bass and a somber exchange between electric piano and English horn.
Artist: Bobby Womack and J.J. Johnson Title Of Album: Across 110th Street Year Of Release: 1972 Label: Rykodisc Genre: R&B, Funk, Soundtracks Format: MP3 Quality: 320 kbps I 44.1 Khz I Joint Stereo Total Time: 00:32:45 Total Size: 148 mb (+5%rec.)
Tracks:
01. Bobby Womack & Peace - Across 110Th Street
02. No Artist - We Throught We Are Ok
03. J.J. Johnson & His Orchestra - Harlem Clavinette
04. Bobby Womack & Peace - If You Don't Want My Love
05. No Artist - Punk Errand Boy
06. J.J. Johnson & His Orchestra - Hang On In There
07. No Artist - The Man
08. Bobby Womack & Peace - Quicksand
09. No Artist - 150 Rounds
10. J.J. Johnson & His Orchestra - Harlem Love Theme
11. No Artist - Sick And Tired
12. J.J. Johnson & His Orchestra - Instrumental
13. No Artist - Take The Money
14. Bobby Womack & Peace - Do It Right
15. Bobby Womack & Peace - Hang On In There
16. J.J. Johnson & His Orchestra - If You Don't Want My Love
17. No Artist - This Is The Police
18. Bobby Womack & Peace - Across 110Th Street (Part II)
Original score composed and conducted by J.J. Johnson (tracks: 3, 6, 10, 12, 16)
Original songs written and performed by Bobby Womack (tracks: 1, 4, 8, 14, 15, 18)
Tracks 2,5,7,9,11,13,17 are "Original Incidental Dialogue From The Film"
Artist: Piero Umiliani
Title Of Album:il Corpo OST
Year Of Release: 1974 (1999)
Label: Easy Tempo
Country:Italy
Genre:Score,Ambient,Electronic, Jazz
Quality: APE (image+.cue)
Bitrate: Lossless
Total Time:64:41
Total Size: 311,86 Mb
Tracklist :
01. Free Life (Vocal) (5:16)
02. Tidal Stream (2:33)
03. In the End (Inst.) (4:07)
04. Hard Times (4:20)
05. Stream (alt.) (2:07)
06. Princess (alt.) (3:40)
07. Chaser (1:28)
08. Stream (alt. intro) (1:56)
09. The Body (3:27)
10. White Sand (ext.) (3:48)
11. In the End (4:06)
12. In the Village (2:30)
13. Free Life (ext.) (3:47)
14. Princess (ext. intro) (3:03)
15. Stream (2:02)
16. Savana (2:41)
17. Dusken (2:02)
18. Desert Island (1:54)
19. Princess (3:40)
20. The Body (3:59)
21. Desert Island (2:15)
Artist: Henry Mancini Title Of Album: Breakfast at Tiffany's Year Of Release: 1961 (2003) Label: RCA Genre: Jazz,Score Quality: Flac (image+.cue) Bitrate:Lossless Total Time:36:56 Total Size:234,97 mb
Tracklist
01. Moon River 02. Something For Cat 03. Sally's Tomato 04. Mr. Yunioshi 05. The Big Blow Out 06. Hub Caps And Tail Lights 07. Breakfast At Tiffany's 08. Latin Golightly 09. Holly 10. Loose Caboose 11. The Big Heist 12. Moon River Cha Cha 13. Bonus Track : Wait Until Dark
Artist: Vladimir Cosma Title Of Album: Les Aventures De Rabbi Jacob Year Of Release: 1975 (2001) Label: Pomme Music Country:France Genre: Soundtrack Quality: Flac (image+.cue) Bitrate: Lossless Total Time:63:37 Total Size: 410,71 Mb
Tracklist :
Les Aventures De Rabbi Jacob
01 Le Grand Rabbi - 2.37
02 L'Envol - 2.52
03 Les Maramouches - 2.34
04 Rue Des Rosiers - 1.43
05 Enquete Policiere - 1.26
06 La Rousse - 1.02
07 Le Rabbi Dechaine - 1.00
08 Danses Hassidiques - 4.15
09 Moto En Folie - 1.44
10 Chewing-gum Attack - 1.52
11 L'Envol Final - 2.05
L'Aile Ou La Cuisse
12 L'Aile Ou La Cuisse - 2.29
13 Minestrone - 2.26
14 Jumbo L'Elephant - 3.00
15 Cassoulet - 3.03
16 T.Bone Steak - 1.41
17 Barbe A Papa - 1.10
18 Marmelade De Marquerite - 2.13
19 L'Agnosie - 1.27
20 Ile Flottante - 1.54
21 Le Coup De Lapin Farci - 1.54
22 Choucroute Gamie - 2.29
23 Navarin Aux Pommes - 2.27
La Zizanie
24 La Zizanie - 2.32
25 Les Cadences Infernales - 1.52
26 Guillaume Et Bernadette - 1.06
27 Petit Cheque, Gros Cheque - 1.12
28 Coup Fourre - 1.19
29 Pigeon Vole - 1.35
30 Peur Bleue - 2.28
31 Le Bon Choix - 1.09
Artist: Francois Valery (François Valéry) Title Of Album:L'ombre d'un geant (Musical) Year Of Release: 1997 Label: Sony Country:France Genre: Musical,Soundtrack Quality: Flac (image+.cue) Bitrate: Lossless Total Time:42:48 Total Size: 381,41 Mb Tracklist :01. Pour aimer plus fort 02. Entrer dans l'amour 03. Il ne parle jamais а personne 04. Avoir du talent 05. Salsa 06. Rкver d'кtre une star 07. Est-ce que c'est moi ? 08. Je suis avec toi 09. J'veux plus qu'on m'aime 10. Franзois Valery - [L'ombre d'un gйant #10] Qui saura jamais 11. M'aimeras-tu encore demain ? 12. Final
Michèle Bourdet Rose - Hélène Sophie Delmas - Aurore Bruno Desplanche - Jonathan Frédéric Fontan - Phil Hanna H - Marie Jonathan Kerr - Eddy Clarck Kwin - Sandy Rose Laurens - Liliane Philippe Loffredo - Bob
Artist: Nora Orlandi Title Of Album: Il Dolce Corpo Di Deborah Year Of Release: 1968 Genre: Soundtrack,Instrumental,Pop Quality: mp3 Bitrate: 320kbps Total Time: 26:10 Total Size: 54,41 Mb
Tracklist
1. Marcel - Deborah 2. Night Story 3. Intimita 4. Ossessione 5. Il Valico 6. Molto Tempo Fa 7. Musica Bionda 8. I Robot 9. L'Imprevisto 10. Ginerva 11. La Bandita 12. Croisette - Clique Aqui:
Obra prima do Mestre italiano Ennio Morricone, que vamos ver sempre aqui no blog.
Artist: Ennio Morricone Title Of Album:Veruschka Year Of Release: 1971 (1995) Label: Point Records Country:Italy Genre:Soundtrack, Contemporary Jazz Quality: APE (image+.cue) Bitrate: lossless Total Time:48:41 Total Size: 214,04 Mb
Tracklist : 01. Veruschka
02. Intervallo 1
03. La bambola
04. Astratto 1
05. La spiaggia
06. Dopo l’intervista
07. Poesia di una donna
08. Le fotografe
09. La bambola
10. Intervallo 2
11. Magia
12. Astratto 2
13. Veruschka
14. Astratto 3
- Umas das trilhas sonoras que me inspirou a criar este blog, nessa trilha o mestre Isaac Hayes se superou na produção direção e condução da trilha sonora como também atuou como ator.
Artist: Isaac HayesTitle Of Album: Tough Guys
Year Of Release: 1974
Label: Stax
Genre: Funk, Soul
Quality: FLAC (Tracks)
Total Time: 00:34:13
Total Size: 199 mb
Tracks:
01 - Title Theme [Tough Guys] [02:38]
02 - Randolph & Dearborn [04:29]
03 - The Red Rooster [04:10]
04 - Joe Bell [05:00]
05 - Hung Up On My Baby [06:21]
06 - Kidnapped [02:45]
07 - Run Fay Run [02:50]
08 - Buns O'Plenty [04:41]
09 - The End Theme [Tough Guys] [01:19]
