Name: Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
Brand: Akira Ifukube

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DW221B

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Pressed on 140 Gram recycled eco vinyl

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-01-21

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Supplier US

Light in the Attic

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Sales:8.875

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810041486868

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Akira Ifukube

Genre US

Soundtracks

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Mondo

Akira Ifukube was a renowned Japanese composer born on May 31, 1914 in Kushiro. He is best known for his significant contributions to the Godzilla series. His music played a pivotal role in shaping the iconic soundtracks of these films, captivating audiences worldwide. Ifukube's talent and creativity extended beyond this franchise, as he composed for numerous other movies and genres throughout his career.

Throughout his life, Akira Ifukube collaborated with various artists and musicians, leaving an indelible mark on the world of film scores. His work drew inspiration from a diverse range of composers such as *Jerry Goldsmith*, *Basil Poledouris*, *Elmer Bernstein*, and many others who shared his passion for creating evocative musical compositions.

Akira Ifukube's legacy continues to resonate in the realm of film music even after his passing on February 8, 2006 in Tokyo. His profound impact on the Godzilla series and contributions to cinematic soundtracks have solidified him as one of Japan's most influential composers.

Soundtracks | Vinyl LPs, CDs, Merch | Rough Trade

Akira Ifukube Returns! It’s 1996 AD and Toho decide to freeze their Godzilla franchise, so what better way to go out with than a nuclear meltdown, which happens in GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH. Directed by Takao Okawara, the epic kaiju flick has Godzilla deadlier than ever before, with the absorption of uranium sending the temperature of his nuclear reactor heart soaring, which will ignite Earth’s atmosphere and kill everybody when it explodes. Oh, and there’s also another kaiju on the loose, the prehistoric mutation Destoroyah. It never rains but it pours!

Returning to score GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH was Akira Ifukube, the man who created the Big G’s sound in 1954. Fittingly, for his final film, he got to lay Godzilla to rest once again, but first brought back several of his older pieces for the mayhem, including the original Godzilla theme, with another repurposed for the amazing new Super-X3. Destoroyah also receives a terrifying theme with powerful brass, but even his strength isn’t enough for Godzilla’s awesome force. But with that comes the death of the Big G, and Ifukube composes a beautiful requiem for his final scene. The king is dead. Long live the king! (Charlie Brigden)

Godzilla vs. Destoroyah

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