John Kander Kiss of the Spider Woman (Original Motion Picture
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CD Center Stage Records Release date: 21/Nov/2025
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#60 in Soundtrack #5131 in Pop
Style:
Soundtrack
Product No.:
2101732880
Details / Tracklist:
1.1 Overture
1.2 Her Name Is Aurora (Stagg)
1.3 I Will Dance Alone
1.4 Her Name Is Aurora (Gala)
1.5 An Everyday Man
1.6 She's a Woman
1.7 Where You Are
1.8 Dear One / Querido
1.9 I Do Miracles
1.10 A Visit
1.11 Gimme Love
1.12 Never You
1.13 Kiss of the Spider Woman
1.14 Only in the Movies
Description:
Immerse yourself in the hauntingly evocative world of "Kiss of the Spider Woman (Original Motion Picture)" with this high-quality CD edition, featuring John Kander's atmospheric and emotionally rich score. Composed to accompany the acclaimed film adaptation of Manuel Puig's novel, the music captures the tense, intimate, and dreamlike atmosphere of the story, moving between dark, suspenseful passages and lyrical, almost cabaret-like moments. Kander's melodies subtly mirror the evolving relationship between the characters, blending tenderness, fear, and fantasy into a coherent musical narrative that stands on its own, even without images. This CD is ideal for collectors of film music, admirers of sophisticated orchestral scores, and fans of dramatic storytelling through sound.
John Kander, best known as one half of the legendary Broadway duo Kander & Ebb, has shaped musical theatre and film music for decades with his distinctive melodic voice and dramatic sense of timing. His work often combines accessibility with emotional depth, weaving memorable themes with nuanced harmonic turns. On this soundtrack, Kander's talent for character-driven composition is evident in the way he uses recurring motifs to underscore inner conflicts and shifting power dynamics, giving the film its unmistakable musical identity. For anyone interested in the intersection of cinema and theatre music, this album offers a compelling insight into Kander's refined craft.
The CD is released by Center Stage Records, a label dedicated to high-quality recordings from the worlds of stage, screen, and related musical storytelling. Known for carefully curated releases and attention to sound quality, Center Stage Records focuses on preserving and presenting scores and cast recordings in editions designed for discerning listeners and collectors. Their productions typically emphasize clear, dynamic audio and thoughtfully prepared packaging, making this CD not only an auditory experience but also an attractive physical item for your shelf.
Whether you are revisiting the film in your memory or discovering its sound world for the first time, "Kiss of the Spider Woman (Original Motion Picture)" on CD offers an intense, immersive listening journey. From quiet, introspective cues to sequences that shimmer with theatrical flair, the album reveals new details with each play. It is a rewarding addition to any soundtrack library and a testament to John Kander's enduring contribution to music for stage and screen.
