Various Artists

Profondo Nero narrates a storyline that goes beyond the borders of Italy's musical legacy. Cutting across the face of Italo disco's leftfield musicians between the early and late '80s, Profondo Nero champions a multi-faceted sound that nods to the blueprint of Italo disco but tries to dig deeper. The music is unmistakably Italo disco but moves away from the familiar classic sound. Amsterdam based collector Cinema Royale stitches together eleven tracks from 1983 – 1989, celebrating a sound he fittingly describes as 'leftfield Italo'.

Profondo Nero's title salutes the legendary oeuvre of Italian horror director Dario Argento. His Profondo Rosso (1975) is a classic example of exquisite cinematic storytelling, boasting courageous colors, expressionist camera angles and an unforgettable Goblin score forming the ingredients for an intriguing piece of art. Profondo Rosso's music, created the spark for a new Dekmantel Records endeavor led by Amsterdam based experimental film score connoisseur, record collector and DJ Cinema Royale.

• 01 Louise Freeman - Mirage
• 02 Mark - Dreamland
• 03 Loukas Thanos - Jazzburger
• 04 Galvanica - Nightlights In Japan
• 05 Santoro - Lover Message
• 06 Robert Sandrini - Occhi Su Di Me
• 07 Silvia Dheve - Night Ranger
• 08 Isamar & Compania - No Estas
• 09 Jet Set - Love Break
• 10 Tom Hooker - Talk With Your Body (Instrumental)
• 11 I.M.S. - An English 93