Ry Cooder is one of the great American film composers of his generation. The guitarist's work stands out from the crowd and is always insightful. His score for Paris, Texas, by director Wim Wenders, is among his best work. Cooder's music adds a lot to the film, and perfectly complements the sparse, fantastic film work. All ten songs are beautiful in an ominous way. Piece by piece, the tracks capture
… the essence of the lonely scenario, in which you walk through small Texan towns and along deserted desert roads. This album is a thoughtful and lonely journey through the Big Sky Country of the American West. The title track and the closing track Dark Was The Night are the main examples of the plaintive, oppressive sound. This is spooky, atmospheric film music of the highest level.more
