Stelvio Cipriani - El Ultimo Viaje (CD - 2023 - DE)

The "Comisario Mendoza" trilogy by Spanish director José Antonio de la Loma is an unusual Eurocrime series from the 1970s, in which the titular character is portrayed by a different actor in each film. The series includes La redada, El último viaje and Metralleta Stein and combines elements of police thriller, drug crime, and action cinema.

The film scores for two parts of the series were composed by Stelvio Cipriani, whose versatile style ranges from catchy themes to experimental passages. El último viaje, in particular, is based on two central motifs that reflect different facets of gangster life – including a deceptive love theme and independent musical sequences, such as for an excessive drug party scene. Cipriani combines atmospheric soundscapes with concise instrumentation like bass, flutes, and percussion.

Chris' Soundtrack Corner presents the complete score for the first time in an optimized album version. With a runtime of approximately 45 minutes, this edition offers a diverse listening experience with typical Cipriani quality: fluid compositions, striking melodies, and stylistic variety.

The CD includes a 12-page, illustrated booklet with detailed liner notes by Gergely Hubai – a must-have for fans of Italian film music, Eurocrime classics, and collectors of rare soundtrack releases.

Label: Chris' Soundtrack Corner – CSC 039

Format: CD, Album, Limited Edition

Country: Germany

Released: 2023

Genre: Stage & Screen

Style: Soundtrack, Score

Tracklist

1. El Ultimo Viaje (Titoli)
2. El Ultimo Viaje (Fuga Dopo Il Furto Di Gioielli)
3. El Ultimo Viaje (Un Tenero Stare Insieme)
4. El Ultimo Viaje (Mendoza All'obitorio)
5. El Ultimo Viaje (Addio Serale / Arrivo A Cadaqués)
6. El Ultimo Viaje (Sballo Nell'irreale)
7. El Ultimo Viaje (Impulsi Scatenati)
8. El Ultimo Viaje (Paura Sonnambolica)
9. El Ultimo Viaje (Bambino Che Gioca Sulla Spiaggia)
10. El Ultimo Viaje (Le Vie Del Destino)
11. El Ultimo Viaje (Braccato Dalla Polizia)
12. El Ultimo Viaje (In Piscina A Empuriabrava)
13. El Ultimo Viaje (Crisi D'astinenza Dietro Le Sbarre)
14. El Ultimo Viaje (Máximo E Romy)
15. El Ultimo Viaje (Trasporto Di Prigionieri Non Riuscito)
16. El Ultimo Viaje (In Giro Per Amsterdam)
17. El Ultimo Viaje (Travolto Nella Notte / Una Telefonata Fatale)
18. El Ultimo Viaje (Il Doppio Gioco Di Sergio)
19. El Ultimo Viaje (Triste Destino Di Un Grande Amore)
20. El Ultimo Viaje (Resa Dei Conti Con I Colpevoli)
21. El Ultimo Viaje (Sogni Di Un Futuro Caraibico)

Bonus Tracks

1. El Ultimo Viaje (Impulsi Scatenati - Versione Disco)
2. El Ultimo Viaje (Sogni Di Un Futuro Caraibico - Versione Disco)