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A Romanian Orthodox Divine Liturgy played backwards. The reversal or inversion of sacred objects is typical of black magic and satanic rituals. By having this Christian liturgy played backwards right before widespread fornication is Kubrick’s way of stating that the elite is nothing less than satanic.
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versatilevibes
It is possible to think even further. Like, why Romanian? Knowing Kubrick's movies have lots of symbolism, it is possible to make connection to Vlad Tepesh.
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Jacob_Grimm
Having seen the film when it originally opened in theaters here in the US, the entirety of the scene when this track keys in was mesmerizing in every sense of the word. If I have one massive regret for the remainder of my life, it's the fact that I won't be able to experience the entire film for the first time again.
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firewood_rental
The bass priest says: "God said to His disciples: `A new commandment I give to you'" Only this appears in the song. It comes from John 13:34 and the entire sentence would read: `A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.' The tenor priest says: "We still pray for the mercy, the life, the peace, the health, the salvation, the scrutiny, neglection and forgiveness of the sins of God's servants, worshipers, almsgivers, benefactors of this holy site" Then it is repeated several times. Judging by the text and the context it was used in the film, I suspect Kubrick knew what it meant.
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noeuropaaqui
Funny, how people consider this music scary. Ritual ambient is never heard by them. In the other hand, this is a good piece but real text instead of backward text would be more impressive.
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AquariumMental
The contrast between the scene and the music is incredible. It reminds me the french novels written by Peladan or Husymans : sexual decadence...rituals and cruelty. Furthermore when I listen this track I see all the Rops' drawings!!!! I love this music and the film is really unique!
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blueskyfrank
Stanley Kubrick is amazing... this music is haunting... hate it but can't get it out of my mind...
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gutobresson
Masked Ball (Baile de máscaras) foi composta por Jocelyn Pook para a trilha sonora de DE OLHOS BEM FECHADOS de Stanley Kubrick e concorreu ao Globo de Ouro e outros prêmios no mundo inteiro. Obra-prima. Misteriosa, sensual, mística, sobrenatural, aterrorizante e sobretudo divina.
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Xosroviduxt1618
And God told to His apprentices...I gave you a command...to pray to the Lord for the mercy, life, peace, health, salvation, the search, the leave and the forgiveness of the sins of God's children. The ones that pray, they have mercy and they take good care of this holy place.(that's what he says,but of course,in Romanian and backwards)
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