Cliff Martinez

Cliff Martinez on vinyl: from drum kit to film score

In short: Cliff Martinez was the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer in the eighties and then became a film composer. He is known for floating, electronic soundscapes in films by Steven Soderbergh and Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn. The Vinyl Room currently has 4 records by Cliff Martinez.

What makes Cliff Martinez special?

For the cinema: “Only God Forgives”, the score for Nicolas Winding Refn’s film, and a French edition of his first score for Steven Soderbergh.

For a video game: “Far Cry 4”.

From our stock

Records by Cliff Martinez

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FAQ

Who is Cliff Martinez? An American film composer, formerly the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer.

Which directors has he worked with? Steven Soderbergh and Nicolas Winding Refn, among others.

What does his music sound like? Floating and electronic, with long sound fields.

Which Cliff Martinez records do you have? Here, for example, “Only God Forgives” and “Far Cry 4”.