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Mulholland Drive Score

David Lynch Angelo Badalamenti Format: Audio CD
4.5 out of 5 stars 121 ratings
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1 Diane And Camilla

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Score by David Lynch and Angelo Badalamenti to the new David Lynch film.

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Director David Lynch's affection for kitschy lounge music and emotionally overwrought mid-century pop has long since proven to be more than trend or irony; indeed, it's often the uneasy spiritual axis of his films. The soundtrack of Mulholland Dr. turns on the usual Lynchian motifs (the brooding atmosphere of Angelo Badalamenti's ominous synth-and-orchestra cues tossed with a dash of Lynch's own off-center compositions), yet manages to evoke a sense of foreboding that's distinctly its own. Badalamenti leads off with a curve, the nervous orchestra swing-romp "Jitterbug," before descending into a dark soundscape that becomes murkier and more avant-goth at every turn. Bubbling through that morass are pop nuggets variously cheesy (Dave Cavanaugh's lounge-ready "The Beast"), lugubriously bluesy (Sonny Boy Williamson's take on Willie Dixon's "Bring It On Home"), and alternately innocent ("I've Told Every Little Star") and liturgical ("Llorando"). Three tracks of the director's own (cowritten with John Neff) skulking Lounge Music from Hell ratchet up the tension even further; it's the perfect garnish for this darkly delicious film-music cocktail. --Jerry McCulley

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English, Spanish
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 5 x 0.25 inches; 2.88 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Milan Records
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2006
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Milan Records
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00005PJ9K
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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Customers praise the music quality, with one noting it's the most perfect compilation of Lynch and Badalamenti's work. The album captures the essence of the movie, with one customer saying it conjures up each scene all over again.

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Customers praise the music quality of the album, with one customer describing it as the most perfect compilation of Lynch and Badalamenti's work.

"...and Angelo Badalamenti's compositions, you will not only be NOT disappointed by this CD, you will be sorry if you miss out on it...." Read more

"...It's amazing, and the soundtrack for MULHOLLAND DR would be worth the price for this selection alone. GFT, Amazon Reviewer..." Read more

"I love it for one song - Llorando. The rest is ok to good." Read more

"...just as good at home as it was on film since it's all so powerful, unforgettable, and conjures up each scene all over again...." Read more

5 customers mention "Movie quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers praise the score's ability to capture the essence of the movie, with one customer noting how it conjures up each scene all over again.

"..." and the haunting "Mulholland Drive/Love Theme"--are elegant and memorable...." Read more

"Captures the essence of the movie." Read more

"...on film since it's all so powerful, unforgettable, and conjures up each scene all over again...." Read more

"...Love the movie because it is a shadow in each of us...a dark shadow." Read more

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  • Scott Reynolds
    5.0 out of 5 stars Plays well within the film and on its own
    Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2025
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    Received, plays great
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  • ASW
    5.0 out of 5 stars This will not disappoint you.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2001
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    I promise you, if you are any bit a fan of David Lynch's films and music, and Angelo Badalamenti's compositions, you will not only be NOT disappointed by this CD, you will be sorry if you miss out on it. I admit I've only just received the CD in the mail today, and am still going through the songs, but already I'm mesmerized. Not just hooked, but in an almost trance-like state. This soundtrack is easily the most perfect compilation of Lynch and Badalamenti's stuff. On most CDs you'll hear some great tracks and some not-so-great tracks, but this CD doesn't let up until the very end. I must repeat -- you will SO not be disappointed if you buy this. It'll put you in a pleasurable mood more effectively and easily and efficiently than any drug you can get your hands on. I swear to it. I am so happy right now. This CD is genuinely nourishment for the musical soul.
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  • Gary F. Taylor
    4.0 out of 5 stars Llorando
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2012
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    Even many die-hard David Lynch fans don't know what to make of MULHOLLAND DR, which may well be Lynch's most deceptive film, which has provoked both praise and condemnation. Not surprisingly, the soundtrack is much the same.

    A number of selections--"Pretty 50s," "Diane and Camilla," and the haunting "Mulholland Drive/Love Theme"--are elegant and memorable. But most of the music specifically written for the film has a paranoid quality that strings out into a deeply disturbing nothingness, with pieces like "Dwarfland/Love Theme," "Silencio," and "Mountains Falling" particularly so. If you're a major fan of the film, you'll enjoy these pieces because the recall the film. If you aren't, you'll find they just creep you out to no particular purpose.

    The soundtrack includes several songs that were not specifically written for the film but which serve to highlight it. Linda Scott's 1961 version of the Hammerstein and Kern song "I've Told Ever Little Star" is bubblegum cute, but enjoyable in a period sort of way. Willie Dixon, of course, helped define the Chicago blues, and "Bring It On Home" is a classic of its kind. David Cavanaugh's "The Beast" is a lulu--it manages to be sleazy, funny, and classy all at the same time. But whatever the merits of these and the other tracks, the real reason to buy this increasingly-hard-to-find soundtrack is a single song: "Llorando."

    Written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson as "Crying," the song was a major hit with Orbison's vocal in 1961. Translated into Spanish and given an unexpectedly a capella performance by Rebekah Del Rio, "Llorando" shines like a diamond against black velvet. Del Rio's performance goes beyond words, beyond description, and creates a very, very rarified art. It's amazing, and the soundtrack for MULHOLLAND DR would be worth the price for this selection alone.

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  • Red September
    5.0 out of 5 stars The movie Mulholland Drive, had one song that really ...
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2017
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    The movie Mulholland Drive, had one song that really stuck out for me. "Llorando" a cappella, a very stirring Spanish rendition of Crying by Roy Orbison, and sung by Rebekah Del Rio. Del Rio is not living anymore. This recording is special.
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  • Dennis Underwood
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good music
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2017
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    Captures the essence of the movie.
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  • bobby digital
    3.0 out of 5 stars Please let Angelo handle all the composition
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2001
    I was very much looking forward to new material from Angelo Badalamenti, which you can count on when there is a new David Lynch film. You could say I became a fan of his work through Twin Peaks, but by buying several soundtracks I discovered the beautiful versatility of his work. If I was able to personally change the content of the album, I would knock off the two guitar laden tracks by Lynch and John Neff which tend to get tedious and then I would considerably lengthen "Jitterbug" and "Dinner Party Pool Music" two cool jazz tracks by Angelo that are way too short. It has been a while since Angelo has blessed with breathtaking jazz arrangements (the Fire Walk With Me sndtrk being a prime example)Otherwise the orchestra arrangements are moving as usual and downright flesh-tingling."Mulholland Drive" is a brilliant blending of his bittersweet strings and hauting keyboards. These skills are highlighted also in "Betty's Theme", "Love Theme" and "Diane & Camilla" If you are a fan of Angelo's work even if confined to his work with Lynch you will be extremely pleased. Some tracks seemed to exemplify the nightmarish, eeireness of Lynch's work, "Diner" & "Dwarfland" are bizarre and twisted,much like the plotlines of Lynch's films. After hearing the Straight Story soundtrack, one of his best, it inspired the comment "See what happens when Angelo does the whole soundtrack without any "interference". Although Mulholland Dr. is a great soundtrack (he even rips himself off by using a small string part from "Lost Highway again, which I found amusing),it is clear if Angelo had been given full creative control the end result would have been a better album as a whole. I am not including the four tracks by other artists, beacuse I thought they were interesting choices, especially the a-capella version of "Crying" sung in Spanish. I just hope I'm lucky enough to find Mulholland Drive is going to play at a location near me.Buying the soundtrack was the easy part, but nonetheless just what i expected and more with the wierdness of some of the tracks.
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  • Brett L.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth it for the one song if nothing else.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2018
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    I love it for one song - Llorando. The rest is ok to good.
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  • Fede
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gran BSO de una gran película
    Reviewed in Spain on February 9, 2019
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    Hace tiempo que tenía ganas de tener la banda sonora de esta peli, que me gusta especialmente (tanto la peli como su grandiosa música, debida al genial Angelo Badalamenti). Es un CD que recoge toda la música de la película y que, por lo tanto, no defrauda nuestra expectativas. Estoy suscrito a Amazon Music Unlimited, pero, pese a tener un catálogo enorme, resulta que este disco no está disponible, así que no he tenido más remedio que comprarlo.
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  • sworrubs
    5.0 out of 5 stars Llorando (Crying) - a reference track
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2013
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    While I commend the whole soundtrack, track 11- Llorando (Crying) deserves to be singled out. It is, in a word, haunting.
    I was fortunate enough to grow up in a house where far too much money was spent on a stereo system and whenever it needed to be shown off, Llorando was the track of choice. I have since purchased it for several people with similarly high end systems and they have all come back with nothing but praise. To sit and be surrounded by the beauty of Rebekah Del Rio's performance is a very fond memory of mine and something I would happily experience again and again and again.
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  • Commissario Morosini
    3.0 out of 5 stars Incompleto
    Reviewed in Italy on February 18, 2019
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    Manca l ultima traccia.... dovrò provare da qualche altra parte mani sembra parecchio strano che non si stata inserita!
    Per il resto, bellissime solo alcune... per molti minuti il tema è molto soporifero.

    Cmq immancabile per ogni appassionato di Lynch e Badalamenti.
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  • Amazon Kunde
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rar und super
    Reviewed in Germany on October 21, 2024
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    Alles wie vom Verkäufer beschrieben, super!
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  • Mr. NJ PLEDGER
    5.0 out of 5 stars Badalamenti Quality
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2008
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    David Lynch and Angelo Badalementi go together like sugar in tea. This has twangs of previous Badalamenti work from Blue Velvet to Twin Peaks, from mysterious elongated chords from the score to quirky songs. Also a key ingredient: an awesome vocal by Rebekah Del Rio, as Julee Cruse was for Twin Peaks.
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