Album: Drive by Cliff Martinez (2011)
Genre: OST | Style: Electronic
Format: Album

Description: The score by Cliff Martinez was inspired by ’80s-style and synth-pop. In addition to crafting his own compositions, Martinez built the film’s sonic landscape from ideas pioneered by European electronic bands, such as Kraftwerk. Other songs in the set — which were recorded and arranged with a similar retro edge –  include “Nightcall” by Kavinsky and Lovefoxxx of Brazilian dance-rock outfit CSS, a tune by the Chromatics, and others.

Artist Background: Cliff Martinez (born February 5, 1954) is an American film score composer and former drummer known for his work with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Captain Beefheart. Martinez's film scores include, Drive, Contagion, Solaris and Traffic. On April 14, 2012, Martinez was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Eventually, Martinez' interests shifted and he focused his attention toward film scoring. His first soundtrack was for the film Sex, Lies, an... Part of the New York, USA music scene. Associated with OST movement. Known for Electronic style.

Related Artists: Clint Mansell, Sinoia Caves, Paul Haslinger

Music Scene: Part of the New York, USA music scene. Associated with OST movement. Known for Electronic style.

Tags: OST, Electronic, 2010s, Album

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The score by Cliff Martinez was inspired by ’80s-style and synth-pop. In addition to crafting his own compositions, Martinez built the film’s sonic landscape from ideas pioneered by European electronic bands, such as Kraftwerk. Other songs in the set — which were recorded and arranged with a similar retro edge –  include “Nightcall” by Kavinsky and Lovefoxxx of Brazilian dance-rock outfit CSS, a tune by the Chromatics, and others.

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