Baraka: Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
47 min · 11 tracks · ambient
A transcendent blend of immersive ambient soundscapes and ethereal choral elements that evoke profound emotional journeys.
Baraka: Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is an album by Michael Stearns. A transcendent blend of immersive ambient soundscapes and ethereal choral elements that evoke profound emotional journeys. The soundtrack to 'Baraka' has been influential in the ambient genre, widely recognized for its ability to enhance visual storytelling. Its critical acclaim is reflected in its consistent placement on various best-of lists for film scores and its use in numerous documentaries, reinforcing the impact of non-verbal narratives in cinema. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Baraka: Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack sound like?
A transcendent blend of immersive ambient soundscapes and ethereal choral elements that evoke profound emotional journeys. Rooted in ambient.
What makes Baraka: Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Michael Stearns notable?
The soundtrack to 'Baraka' has been influential in the ambient genre, widely recognized for its ability to enhance visual storytelling. Its critical acclaim is reflected in its consistent placement on various best-of lists for film scores and its use in numerous documentaries, reinforcing the impact of non-verbal narratives in cinema. Released in 1992, 'Baraka' positioned Michael Stearns as a significant figure in the ambient music scene following his earlier works in the 1980s. This soundtrack came after his acclaimed album 'Planetary Unfolding' and marked a deepening exploration of world music influences, laying groundwork for future cinematic collaborations.
How many songs are on Baraka: Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack?
Baraka: Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack has 11 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Mantra / Michael Stearns - Organics 4:44
- 2 Wipala 5:06
- 3 The Host of Seraphim Standout 6:18
- 4 Village Dance 2:56
- 5 Wandering Saint Standout 6:42
- 6 African Journey 3:35
- 7 Rainbow Voice 2:59
- 8 Monk With Bell 2:35
- 9 Broken Vows / The Monks Of The Dip Tse Chok Ling Monastery, Dharamsala - A Prayer of Kala Rupa / Brother- An Daorach Bheag Standout 4:40
- 10 Finale 4:34
- 11 End Credits 3:26
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United States
Runtime
47 min 39 sec
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