Released 20 years ago
Babel
Gustavo Santaolalla · 2006
130 min · 36 tracks · rock en español
A cinematic tapestry woven from ethereal melodies and rich, cultural rhythms that reflect Santaolalla's diverse musical heritage.
Top tracks — play these first
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World Citizen - I Won't Be Disappointed / Looped Piano — This track merges haunting piano loops with a poignant message of hope and resilience, capturing the film's themes of connectivity amidst chaos.
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Cumbia sobre el río — Infused with vibrant cumbia rhythms, this piece brings an energetic contrast to the album, reflecting the cultural richness of Santaolalla's Argentine roots.
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Only Love Can Conquer Hate — This expansive track closes the album with a profound sense of longing and unity, echoing the emotional core of the film it accompanies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- ethereal melodies for introspective moments
- cultural rhythms for reflective listening
- wave-like pacing for relaxed sessions
- cinematic soundscapes for deep focus
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer straightforward single experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Babel' was released in 2006, Gustavo Santaolalla had already established himself as a prominent composer and producer, winning two Academy Awards for his work on 'Brokeback Mountain' and 'The Motorcycle Diaries'. This album came after his Oscar wins, showcasing his ability to blend traditional Latin sounds with contemporary influences, further solidifying his status in film scoring and world music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Silvio Rodríguez· Mercedes Sosa
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Tazarine 1:46
- 2 Tú me acostumbraste 2:42
- 3 September / The Joker (ATFC's Aces High remix) (Shinichi Osawa remix) 6:29
- 4 Deportation / Iguazu 4:49
- 5 World Citizen - I Won't Be Disappointed / Looped Piano 5:48
- 6 Cumbia sobre el río 4:42
- 7 Hiding It 2:07
- 8 Masterpiece 4:19
- 9 Desert Bus Ride 1:55
- 10 Bibo No Aozora / Endless Flight / Babel 11:25
- 11 Tribal 2:29
- 12 Para que regreses 3:17
- 13 Babel 3:20
- 14 Amelia Desert Morning 1:22
- 15 Jugo a la vida 3:50
- 16 Breathing Soul 1:19
- 17 The Blinding Sun 1:56
Disc 2
- 1 Only Love Can Conquer Hate 9:43
- 2 El panchangón 4:05
- 3 Two Worlds, One Heart 2:11
- 4 The Phone Call 0:24
- 5 Gekkoh 4:52
- 6 The Catch 0:54
- 7 Mujer hermosa 3:36
- 8 Into the Wild 2:55
- 9 Look Inside 0:47
- 10 The Master 6:13
- 11 Oh My Juliet! 4:35
- 12 Prayer 0:54
- 13 El besito cachicurris 3:38
- 14 Walking in Tokyo 1:31
- 15 The Visitors 4:58
- 16 Morning Pray 2:06
- 17 Mi adoración 3:33
- 18 The Skin of the Earth 2:50
- 19 Bibo No Aozora / 04 7:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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