I love this scene. You have to imagine Conan, who has lived his whole life as a slave then as a gladiator. Treated like an animal: fighting, killing and breeding for an unknown master. Finally he wins his freedom and decides to take his revenge on the people who robbed him of his family, his youth, and his humanity. Yet he is killed before he can even fight Thulsa Doom, he speaks to him for a few minutes before being discarded, crucified on the tree of woe. He comes back from the afterlife, sneaks through hell, the bowels of Doom's sanctum and then sees "paradise". To see the orgy, to see Thulsa's inner sanctum is to take a glimpse into the world Conan never knew could be possible; a place of comfort and debauchery, a life without constant pain and suffering. To confront Thulsa here then is not simply to exact revenge, it is to fight the very God that has cursed Conan to a life of restless misery. It is appropriate that the music moves from Hephaestus to Jupiter. This orgy is a glimpse of the cruelty and arrogance of the Gods, and of men like Thulsa Doom. Conan pauses for a moment, then destroys paradise.
Because I know 40+ Greek composers that are absolute heaven, and yet only 2-3 are famous the world over. Among which one of worlds best composers of our modern era, Vangelis
J'ai revu le film récemment et ce qui surprend le plus c'est le rythme qui prend son temps. On ne pourrait plus faire le même film aujourd'hui. Un régal!
@@monan97 This piece may have taken inspiration from Holst's work, as well of other parts of the Conan soundtrack, but they are certainly distinct enough to be considered their own thing.
The saddest thing or lost to the seasons of this world theres really hasn't been such an amazing work like this of modern era really in music like this or such in this composer style and musician luckily blessed is our ears with after this piece and it was all done for a mire film also and R.I.P. Basil.☁️🗡💜👑☁️🍷☁️
I am 41 years of age. All I can say is just another film and score from the epitome of cinematic and musical brilliance - only found in the 1980's!! Seen the film countless times - a rich melody for a rather bleak and didactic scene personifying a grotesque element. Solid cast and epic plot!! Love my 80's!
Love this track and love the fact that his daughter helped him out on it. Every time you hear the French horns piping in,that was her on her flute I believe.
A friend of a friend was into all kinds of music and I owe Alec a nod for honing my taste, but I remember taking bong hits in his basement listening to this cd. I was a huge fan of the movie but had never just listened to the soundtrack. This song blew me away and to this day it’s the first thing I think of about this awesome movie. Good times.
This music being played increasingly louder as Conan and his D&D party penetrated the castle defenses... then the epic fight with Conan vs Bombassa...TO THIS MUSIC....WAS MY CHILDHOOD. "Ummm beloved i think theyre talking about the other-" SILENCE! destroyer was my childhood nostalgia i didnt get to see the other till i was 18
I think the composer *must* have drawn at least some inspiration from "Bolero" for this piece since there is a similar emphasis on a repeating underlying motif which is very sensual and which gradually builds in intensity.
I'm imagining Valeria wistfully tapping her sword as she confronts a 1v2 situation - then gracefully dispatches both opponents while performing a ballet like pirohuette leap... good times.
I can't stop to move my hips with this amazing piece, i love it from the first time i heard it, one of my fave scenes of all the times, i wanted to be one of the Talsadum adepts😉
I want someone to use this in their figure skating routine and see how they interpret it. The key is to listen to the music. I bet no one can do it. It can be the new "Bolero"
It sounds enough like "Bolero" in the refrain (leitmotif?), that I confused the two when I was younger. Now, I think it's a brilliant homage to that piece. His brilliance does deserve exposure to a wider audience. I'd love to see an ice dance or pairs team perform to this piece. Do Anvil of Crom in the earlier rounds!
Estou para ver uma musica que expressa com tanta riqueza de detalhes o que se passou numa cena que eu considero um apogeu do gênero uma coisa soberba num misto de fantasia e realidade que causa assombro em quem vê !! Incrível espetacular fantastico!!!
Guys, remember this all international movies, majority of the soundtracks came from Czechoslovakia at prage , and the composer of this soundtrack is from Czechoslovakia
Unfortunately, this music will never get the credit, praise and notoriety it deserves because of its title. Sad because it is one of the most beautiful and mesmerizing pieces I have ever heard. In fact, if you told a classical music fan the title of the piece in advance, there is NO way he/she would even listen to it, never mind objectively judge. On the other hand, if you told that same person that this was a lost composition of Ravel, they would proclaim it a masterpiece.
Here’s a little irony for you….. This is the original song for “The Orgy”…. Fast forward a few years to Conan the Destroyer….same song essentially used in the movie…however the song was used during the Dagoth ceremony to sacrifice a virgin 😳 Just thought I’d point that out
Imagine hearing this when you come home and enter your 18-year-old daughters bedroom, you see an alter and your daughter wearing dark ceremonial robes, and she says in a low unearthly tone hear comes the sacrifice lol ....happened to one of my best friends ... that was some crazy shit lol
Music reminds me of my uncle Charlie masterfully whistling this instrumental 24hrs all day after my sisters and I watched this movie.. .and became one of my favorite soundtrack ..classic movie.:)
Sunday evening with my lover . She's wearing something sexy and black , we're in bed, having some champagne,the lights are dimmed and we have this playing on CD. This IS paradise!
I chose to play this on my wedding when the feast began. Just cut the ending part and transitioned to another great music. My advice If you are going to get married make sure to take the opportunity to choose your soundtrack for the party
