Chariots of the Gods [soundtrack] REPOST

The Peter Thomas Sound Orchestra - Chariots of the Gods [soundtrack]

This was among the first posts when this blog was started over two years ago. Here it is again just in case you missed it. It also has been upgraded, so you may want to replace the file if you got it when it was first posted.

A soundtrack to the film version of Erich von Daniken's bestseller of the same name where von Daniken claims that extraterrestrials (or ancient astronauts) played a significant role in the development of ancient civilizations all around the world. The soundtrack is a blend of Western orchestral music (i.e. brass, strings & percussion), funk, ethnic music from various non-Western cultures and a bit of electronics. It's some cool accompanying music for an around-the-world adventure in visiting ancient monuments and trying to find signs of ETs. This is one of my all-time favorite film soundtracks.

Now for the hype and background about the film and soundtrack from the liner notes:

Ever since the publication of Erich Von Daniken's book "CHARIOTS OF THE GODS?" people everywhere have been arguing about the theories put forth - Were the first men on earth from outer space? Did our ancestors have visitors from other planets? Were those visitors gods?

In an attempt to find some of the answers, Dr. Harald Reinl set out on a twelve month round-the-world trip to make a motion picture that would turn theory into fact. He actually found living proof in such places as Istanbul, The Tassili Mountains, The Dead Sea, The Mexican Jungle, The Easter Islands, Sacsayhuaman, Tiahuanaca, Australia and Japan.

The film is magnificently complemented and dramatized by the music of The Peter Thomas Sound Orchestra. His compelling arrangements not only match the visual moods of the film but make this soundtrack album an outstanding recording in its own right.

Tracklisting:

Side 1

1. Reminiscences of the Future/Nazca: Imaginary Landing in Peru {2:07}

2. Valley of the Gods {3:33}

3. Popular Myth and Destruction of Sodom {1:18}

4. Chichen Itza: Temple of the Virgins {2:22}

5. The Bible: Book of Ezekiel {1:51}

6. The Red Sea {1:03}

7. The Obelisk of Karnak {1:16}

8. Stars and Rockets {1:31}

9. Gods from Strange Planets {2:02}

Side 2

1. Returning to the Stars {2:30}

2. Rocket Science {0:51}

3. Tula: Monumental Sculptures {1:14}

4. Cult Music and Mussel Horn {0:55}

5. The Pyramid of Cholula {1:34}

6. Lake Titicaca {2:18}

7. Wondina Came from Heaven to the Mortals {1:14}

8. Easter Island {3:44}

9. Angel of Promise {1:04}

10. The Flying God from Palenque {1:13}

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