6 Things to Know About Peter Gabriel's Passion for The Last Temptation of Christ
- Passion is the soundtrack for Martin Scorsese’s 1988 film The Last Temptation of Christ.
- Gabriel composed the score using world music influences, blending African, Middle Eastern, and Indian instruments.
- The album won a Grammy for Best New Age Album in 1990.
- It was recorded before the film was finished, with Gabriel improvising to rough cuts of scenes.
- The score avoids traditional orchestral sounds, relying on percussion, vocals, and experimental textures.
- Passion is considered a landmark in film scoring for its innovative, non-Western approach.