Mulholland Drive CD, Import

This is one of my favorite movies, sometimes I just play it for background ambiance. But the album is uninspiring...some of the tracks are 5-9 minutes of low rumbling. Doesn't feature the 15 reasons song. One was titled "Dwarfland" which tipped me off to another motif, so that was cool.

This CD does such a good job of recreating the ambience of the mysterious Club Silencio in "Mullholland Drive" (the movie) that I could swear I saw Rebekah del Rio swooning on my living room floor as the stereo played "Llorando." This music is practically 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. Highlights are the opening track, which I'm sure would result in the whole block busting out in the Jitterbug if I played it out the window; the cover of "I've Told Every Little Star," which somehow still carries the combined dread and sexual charge of the recording scene in the movie; "the Beast," which could have been written by Gumby; and of course the theme song, which is haunting and beautiful at any time of day. I recommend the CD even if you haven't seen the movie, but if you have, it's the perfect memento.

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

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.GFT, Amazon ReviewerFor Gypsy, Mistress of the Night, Feline Companion of Twenty Years

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.