Some compositions come from nowhere to haunt you forever. Such is life, and also this particular piece. I can’t remember which part of the film it accompanies, nor if it is even in the film, or juyt present on the album. The fIlm itself, Herzog’s amazing reimagining of ‘Nosferatu’ I remember watching at Pete Hillis’s house on VHS shortly after it came out on the format, and being struck by its beauty and poetry. I was probably initially interested by Isabella Adjani’s presence, but soon got drawn in by the complete experience and Popol Vuh’s music is integral to this. There’s a, ahem, “dream-like” quality to it, and the fugue state sets in rather quickly once you realise you’re parcelled up in the experience. This particular track is a full-bodied gothic folk battery that has echoes of the middle ages within its walls. Something that feels essential to the story of what is essentially a time travelling being. An incredible piece from an incredible work. Another remake of which, I believe, is about to be released this year.
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