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The Dead (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

by Imran Ahmad

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1.
Theme from THE DEAD 02:50
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2.
The Desert 02:41
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3.
Evacuation 02:10
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4.
Burning Village 02:39
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5.
Plane Crash 01:49
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6.
The Beach 04:05
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7.
Hope I 01:30
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8.
Into the Fields 00:25
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9.
Spirit Released 00:56
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10.
The Car 03:49
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11.
Saved 03:21
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12.
Refugees 01:20
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13.
Forsaken 02:02
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14.
The Airport 02:16
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15.
Zombies in the Night I 01:07
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16.
Friendship 00:56
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17.
Safe Haven 02:02
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18.
The Chief 02:00
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19.
Hope II 00:28
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20.
Dream 00:49
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21.
This Water is All We Have 01:53
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22.
The Well 01:12
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23.
Zombies in the Night II 00:58
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24.
Do You Have Family? 01:58
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25.
Campfire Attack 03:48
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26.
The Baby 03:07
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27.
The Devil's Claw 02:15
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28.
Journey to the North 04:17
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29.
Nowhere Left to Go 01:29
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30.
Hope III 01:30
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31.
End Credits 03:02
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about

Composing the music score for THE DEAD was a great experience. I was amazed at seeing the images of beautiful rural landscapes (shot on 35mm film) and moved by the realism of how the characters portray their lives affected by the zombie outbreak. The film was primarily shot in the exotic hinterlands of Ghana and Burkina Faso in West Africa. These unique cultural and visual perspectives created an excited and unfamiliar context for a zombie themed story.

Directors, Howard & Jon Ford wanted the movie to be original in every way possible including the score. They were very keen to convey the fragile sense of hope the main characters possess. The feeling of fear and loneliness amidst the unknown African wilderness led to exploring a more spiritual and earthy texture to the music score. From time to time there are melodic oases that the main characters experience along their journey. Whilst short-lived, these moments glimpse into their unspoken feelings.

The director, Howard Ford, said in one of his interviews:

"...We wanted THE DEAD to be a journey for viewers, and rural Africa is perfect for that. We wanted to make a beautiful horror movie..."

I hope the music will take the listener on a similar journey that is one of beauty and horror.

Imran Ahmad

credits

released December 12, 2011

Music Composed by Imran Ahmad
Album Produced by Imran Ahmad
Executive Album Producer: Wall Crumpler
Album Art Direction and Designs by Luis M. Rojas
Album mixed by Paul Golding
Additional Music Effect by Jeremy Biggs
Executive Music Producer: Aaron Harry

Musicians:

Kora Player: Jally Kebba Susso
Flutes: Alex Teymour Housego
Vocals: Jally Kebba Susso, Saba Tewelde and Claudia Foston
Percussion: Sass Hoory

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Imran Ahmad is a British Indian Composer from London, U.K.

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