Arrow Records will release the original soundtrack to Armando Crispino's gory and unusual archaeology themed giallo The Etruscan Kills Again, a film also known by its US theatrical release title The Dead Are Alive on August 31st. Previously unpublished on vinyl, this is something of a hidden gem in the discography of Riz Ortolani, a celebrated composer whose masterful musical scoring immeasurably enhances such top tier Italian shockers as Cannibal Holocaust, Don't Torture A Duckling and House on the Edge of the Park. Here Ortolani provides a gloriously romantic main theme, distinguished by sweeping strings and plaintive piano, whilst elsewhere the soundtrack ventures into anxiety inducing suspense cues, bittersweet ballads, and even a freewheeling jazz workout. This translucent red and black splatter vinyl edition (shown below) is exclusive to www.arrowfilms.com, limited to 200 copies and comes with 5 lobby cards. The recording has been newly mastered from the original analogue tapes by James Plotkin and is presented on 180 gram wax, housed inside a 350gsm sleeve. Featuring newly commissioned artwork by Sean Phillips and accompanying film notes by Guy Bartell of Bronnt Industries Kapital.
