On this day March 18 1985 Peter Gabriel released the soundtrack album for the film Birdy. The album featured atmospheric and experimental instrumental music marking Gabriel’s first venture into film scoring.
Birdy reached number 162 on the Billboard charts and included reworked instrumental versions of songs from his previous albums. The soundtrack set the tone for his later film score work and showcased his ability to create hauntingly beautiful soundscapes.
Fun fact: The Birdy soundtrack was composed for the psychological drama film directed by Alan Parker starring Matthew Modine and Nicolas Cage.
Trivia question: What was the name of Peter Gabriel’s 1986 album that featured the hit song Sledgehammer?
Birdy reached number 162 on the Billboard charts and included reworked instrumental versions of songs from his previous albums. The soundtrack set the tone for his later film score work and showcased his ability to create hauntingly beautiful soundscapes.
Fun fact: The Birdy soundtrack was composed for the psychological drama film directed by Alan Parker starring Matthew Modine and Nicolas Cage.
Trivia question: What was the name of Peter Gabriel’s 1986 album that featured the hit song Sledgehammer?
