HAL2 - "THE APOCALYPSE END 2006"

The second Radio Free Wohlman HAL File is a variation of a set that I've been mixing since 1979, this being the ultimate 2006 version. The vision of master director Francis Ford Coppola almost cost him his life, gave to the world a night-fever look at the underbelly of the Vietnam War and burned phrases like "terminate with extreme prejudice" and "I love the smell of napalm in the morning" into our collective brain.

The Original Soundtrack from "Apocalypse Now" is one of the best examples of the marriage of rock music and serious cinema. Constructed by Coppola and his father Carmine, the use of "The End" so effectively intertwined with the ominous sound of Patrick Gleeson's moog helicopters in the distance never fails to invoke visions of the ravaged fields of Vietnam under heavy attack. The flames, the smoke, the sounds and Morrison's dark poetry all synchronized together like some master magician. Francis - I'm still amazed.

"THE APOCALYPSE END 2006" blends the tension of Captain Willard's trip up the river to the camp of Colonel Kurtz with music inspired by the war, it's terrifying effect on mankind and the parallels to current world events. Weighing in at 60:06 "HAL2" is a Megaupload 320KBS 137MB MP3. Made loud to listen loud!

If it has been awhile or if by any chance you have never seen "Apocalypse Now", "Apocalypse Now Redux" or the equally compelling documentary by Eleanor Copolla "Hearts Of Darkness :A Filmaker's Apocalypse" make it a point to do it soon.

As always, I invite your comments or content questions and thank you for reading and listening!

RFW