Description
Honfoglalás — Platina Sorozat | Magneoton | Audio CD
Brand new! Factory packaged! As pictured! Buy with confidence!
Product Details:
- Product Type: Audio CD
- UPC: 5051011111020
- Catalog Number: 5101-11110-2
- Brand / Label: Magneoton / mTon
- Series: Platina Sorozat (A '90-es Évek Legnagyobb Sikerei)
- Artist / Composer: Koltay Gergely / Kellér Antoni / Various Artists
- Release Year: 2005 (this edition) / 1996 (original soundtrack)
- Genre: Soundtrack, Stage & Screen
- Style: Folk Rock, Symphonic Rock, Cinematic
Product Features
- Format: CD, Album, Digitally Remastered
- Packaging: Gatefold Cardboard Sleeve (Digipak style) with faux-leather print texture
- Country of Origin: Hungary
- Condition: Factory sealed / New
Overview
The soundtrack to Honfoglalás (The Conquest) stands as one of the most culturally significant modern musical milestones in Hungary. Originally composed for Gábor Koltay's 1996 epic historical film commemorating the 1100th anniversary of the Hungarian settlement in the Carpathian Basin, this sweeping music bridges national folk identity with grand, symphonic rock production.
Part of Magneoton's acclaimed Platina Sorozat reissue campaign focusing on the defining hits of the 1990s, this 2005 release presents the entire landmark score in a pristine, digitally remastered format. The tracklist moves effortlessly from brooding instrumental atmospheres to surging folk-rock movements, punctuated by the absolute crown jewel of the record: "Kell még egy szó". Sung with spine-chilling gravity by Demjén Ferenc, this singular piece transcended the medium of cinema to become an enduring national anthem of resilience, belonging, and memory. Packaged in a beautiful, tactile textured-print sleeve, this copy remains perfectly preserved inside its original factory cellophane.
Interesting Facts
- The iconic main song "Kell még egy szó" was composed by Koltay Gergely (leader of the legendary folk-rock band Kormorán) with lyrics by Kellér Antoni.
- While Demjén Ferenc performed the signature version that defined the film, this reissue includes an English-language bonus track adaptation titled "Fly, Fly" as well as an alternate variant of the main theme.
- The soundtrack went on to achieve massive commercial success, earning multiple gold and platinum certification plaques in Hungary during its original run.
- Mastermind composer Koltay Gergely mixed traditional historic wind and string instruments with modern electric guitars and synthesizers to evoke an ancient yet driving, contemporary sonic landscape.
- The reissue packaging uniquely features an intricate graphic design replicating fine, stitched brown leather, carrying the official Platina Sorozat coat of arms.
Track Listing
- Hajnal — 3:54
- Pusztában — 3:16
- Vágta — 3:58
- Réka — 3:25
- Szállj, sólyommadár — 3:58
- Szerelem és halál — 3:15
- Temetés — 3:24
- Hírnökök — 2:41
- Révület — 6:03
- Pásztorok — 3:26
- Diakónus — 2:57
- Vágyódás — 2:29
- Honfoglalás — 3:37
- Kell még egy szó — 3:49
- Új haza — 5:11 Bonus Tracks:
- Kell még egy szó — 3:42
- Fly, Fly — 4:02
Publishers
Released and distributed by Magneoton / mTon in 2005. Digitally remastered recordings. Copyright © & ℗ 2005 Magneoton. Made in Hungary.
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