La Ragazza Fuoristrada – Piero Umiliani

La Ragazza Fuoristrada is a 1973 Italian film directed by Luigi Scattini, with a soundtrack composed by Piero Umiliani. The film stars Zeudi Araya and Luc Merenda and deals with themes of interracial romance and cultural clashes, which were controversial in Italy at the time. It blends melodrama with exoticism and was part of a wave of Italian films featuring non-Western female leads in the early 70s.
The soundtrack by Umiliani is a standout, fusing elements of jazz, funk, lounge, and orchestral arrangements. Tracks like "Volto di donna," "La Rinuncia," and "Nostalgia" appear in multiple variations, featuring Hammond organ, Moog synthesizer, and lush strings. The music is atmospheric and seductive, making it a cult favorite among collectors of Italian library and film music. Originally released on Liuto Records in 1973, it has since been reissued by labels such as Easy Tempo and Schema Records.

Reviews

"A sultry and sophisticated soundtrack that stands as one of Umiliani's finest works." – The Vinyl Factory

"Essential for fans of Italian lounge and soundtracks; every track is dripping with style." – Record Collector

"Umiliani shows his versatility, balancing experimental sounds with heartfelt melodies." – Aquarium Drunkard

"A benchmark in 70s Italian film music, sensual and timeless." – Shindig! Magazin

"A gorgeous slice of Italian cinematic funk with some of Umiliani's most emotional melodies." – Wax Poetics