Italian label Four Flies has been reissuing many essential classic library and obscure movie soundtracks by titan composers such as Alessandro Alessandroni, Piero Umiliani, and Riz Ortolani over the past ten years, and they have now released the debut records by the new-to-me Italian composer, Battaglia. The two records are companion pieces heavily influenced by synth-heavy horror and/or sci-fi soundtracks from the early 1980s but with a modernist twist. While the music echoes Tangerine Dream and John Carpenter soundtracks, it offers a fresh and unique interpretation of those sounds rather than just paying homage. Similar to library or soundtrack compositions, the pieces are around three minutes long and explore a wide range of themes and moods. Season Two exudes a more optimistic tone compared to Season One, but both albums are captivating and highly recommended.

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