Birdman
Antonio Sánchez · 2014
77 min · 22 tracks · jazz
A frenetic blend of jazz and flamenco, pulsating with improvisation and a sense of urgent drama.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Anxious Battle for Sanity — This track encapsulates the film's tension through its complex rhythms and dynamic shifts, mirroring the protagonist's psychological struggles.
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Claustrophobia — Utilizing sparse instrumentation and tight rhythmic patterns, this piece evokes the suffocating atmosphere of the film, making it essential to the overall soundscape.
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Internal War — The contrasting layers of sound create a palpable sense of conflict and turmoil, effectively reflecting the central themes of identity and existential crisis in the film.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalA vibrant blend of jazz and flamenco with intricate rhythms and strong craftsmanship makes this score stand out.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate flamenco elements, such as handclaps and guitar flourishes, blending them seamlessly with jazz improvisation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing experiences
- contemplative late-night moods
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2014, Birdman marked a pivotal moment in Antonio Sánchez's career as it was his first major film score after establishing himself as a notable jazz drummer. This album aligned with the critical success of the film Birdman, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, showcasing Sánchez's ability to merge his jazz roots with cinematic soundscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Paco de Lucía· Brian Blade
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Get Ready 1:28
- 2 Dirty Walk 1:34
- 3 Just Chatting 0:34
- 4 Waiting for What 1:36
- 5 Semi Comfortable in 3 1:08
- 6 Strut Pt 1 1:16
- 7 Doors and Distance 2:18
- 8 Night Chatter 1:57
- 9 Almost Human 1:23
- 10 Schizo 1:51
- 11 Internal War 2:51
- 12 Kinda Messy 0:34
- 13 Strut Pt 2 1:20
- 14 Claustrophobia 1:10
- 15 Fire Trail 0:48
- 16 The Anxious Battle for Sanity 6:38
- 17 Symphony No. 9 in D - 1st Movement: Andante Comodo 5:35
- 18 Symphony No. 5 Op. 64 in E Minor: Andante Cantabile 12:50
- 19 Ich Bin Der Welt Abhanden Gekommen 7:02
- 20 Passacaille (Tres Large) 7:23
- 21 Prologue: Chorus of Exiled Palestinians 8:34
- 22 Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27: II. Allegro Molto 7:20
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