For those unaware, released in 1979, starring Bo Svenson, Donald Pleasance, Richard Romanus and Bob Minor, written by Stanley Ralph Ross under the whimsical pseudonym Sue Donem and helmed by the prolific B-movie maestro Mark Lester, GOLD OF THE AMAZON WOMEN delivers a wild and sun-drenched escapade that transports viewers on an extraordinary odyssey.

The narrative revolves around two intrepid explorers who brave the treacherous jungles of South America in pursuit of hidden treasure, only to stumble upon an astonishing twist - a long-lost tribe of captivating Amazon women, led by the enchanting Anita Ekberg, who reigns as their mesmerizing queen.

Dragon’s Domain Records presents GOLD OF THE AMAZON WOMEN, the premiere release of the score by Gil Mellé (NIGHT GALLERY, THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN).

I think once you have invested time into listening to this marvel of soundtrack compositions you will quickly realize just why composer Gil Mellé’s score for the 1979 made-for-TV movie Gold of the Amazon Women is so damn highly regarded.

The electronic-forward jungle adventure soundtrack should most definitely be praised for its innovative use of early synthesizers and driving percussion, bringing an atmospheric, sci-fi edge to a classic 1970s pulp-adventure.

Mellé, an acclaimed jazz saxophonist turned electronic pioneer, utilizes synthesizers to build a tense, otherworldly, and futuristic vibe that elevates the made-for-TV constraints. Tracks like Amazons in New York and Helicopter Attack deliver high-energy, percussive sequences that bring a sense of danger and adrenaline to the jungle journey. Pieces such as March of the Amazons and The Lost City of Gold successfully establish a grand, mythical, and exotic tone fit for an ancient, hidden civilization.

Originally preserved only in the film’s audio track, the world premiere release by labels like Dragon’s Domain Records and Music Box Records has given soundtrack enthusiasts a rare opportunity to appreciate Mellé’s experimental genius outside the movie. It is considered a hidden gem for fans of 1970s TV action and electronic film scores.

1. Opening Credits; 2. Amazons In New York; 3. The Poison and Chasing the Killer; 4. Heading to South America / Hotel Muzak; 5. Snake Attack and Hotel Escape; 6. Journey Into The Jungle and The Village; 7. Village Fight / Back on the Road; 8. Helicopter Attack; 9. Snake Bite and Noboros Death; 10. Captured by the Amazons; 11. Fight In The Water; 12. The Burning Village; 13. Jungle Run; 14. Chasing The Bad Guy; 15. Blowdart Attack; 16. Closing In; 17. The Lost City of Gold; 18. The Amazons Arrive; 19. March of the Amazons; 20. Farewells; 21. Closing Credits; 22. String Quartet No. 1 in E Major II. Menuet; 23. Bumpers

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