Babel

Label: Concord Records
Release Year: 2006
Barcode: 888072301917
Country: Europe
Product Type: 2CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Soundtrack
Composer: Gustavo Santaolalla

Babel, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, is an intricate, multi-narrative drama that weaves together the lives of several characters across different continents, exploring themes of communication, isolation, and cultural divides. Set in Morocco, Japan, the U.S., and Mexico, the film follows a series of interconnected events that stem from a single incident: the accidental shooting of an American tourist in Morocco. The consequences ripple through different lives and locations, creating a poignant reflection on the complexities of human connection and miscommunication. Babel is notable for its powerful performances, particularly from Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, and Rinko Kikuchi, and its intense emotional depth, which garnered critical acclaim and multiple award nominations, including an Oscar for Best Director.

The Babel soundtrack, composed by Gustavo Santaolalla, plays a crucial role in enhancing the film's emotional and thematic resonance. Santaolalla, known for his minimalist and haunting style, blends traditional folk music from different cultures with modern soundscapes, creating a score that mirrors the film’s global reach and emotional intensity. His use of acoustic guitar, along with ambient and percussive elements, evokes a sense of raw emotion and humanity. The soundtrack won the Academy Award for Best Original Score, praised for its ability to seamlessly bridge the various cultural settings of the film while reinforcing its overarching themes of disconnection and empathy.

Track Listing

Disc 1

Tazarine
Gustavo Santaolalla

Tu Me Acostumbraste
Chavela Vargas

September/The Joker (ATFC's Aces High Remix)
Earth, Wind & Fire

Deportation/Iguazu
Gustavo Santaolalla

World Citizen- I Won't Be Disappointed/Looped Piano
David Sylvian

Cumbia Sobre El Rio
Control Machete

Hiding It
Gustavo Santaolalla

Masterpiece
Rip Slyme

Desert Bus Ride
Gustavo Santaolalla

Bibo No Aozora/Endless Fight/Babel
Ryuichi Sakamoto

Tribal
Gustavo Santaolalla

Para Que Regreses
El Chapo De Sinaloa

Babel
Nortec Collective

Amelia Desert Morning
Gustavo Santaolalla

Jugo A La Vida
Los Tucanes De Tijuana

Breathing Soul
Gustavo Santaolalla

The Binding Sun
Gustavo Santaolalla

Disc 2

Only Love Can Conquer Hate
Ryuichi Sakamoto

El Panchangon
Los Incomparables

Two Worlds, One Heart
Gustavo Santaolalla

The Phone Call
Gustavo Santaolalla

Gekkoh
Susumu Yokota

The Catch
Gustavo Santaolalla

Mujer Hermosa
Los Incomparables

Into the Wild
Gustavo Santaolalla

Look Inside
Gustavo Santaolalla

The Master
Gustavo Santaolalla

Oh My Juliet!
Takashi Fujii

Prayer
Gustavo Santaolalla

El Besito Cachicurris
Daniel Luna

Walking In Tokyo
Gustavo Santaolalla

The Vistors
Hamsa El Din

Morning Pray
Gustavo Santaolalla

Mi Adoracion
Agua Caliente

The Skin Of The Earth
Gustavo Santaolalla

Bibo No Aozora/04
Ryuichi Sakamoto

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