While the song is a beloved cult classic today, it originally divided critics:
“Engemann’s tenor conveys both the film's overt machismo and the underlying sense of desperation.” Wikipedia How to Listen
"Scarface (Push It to the Limit)," performed by Paul Engemann and produced by the legendary , is the quintessential 1980s power anthem. Originally written for the 1983 film Scarface , the Extended Version (running approximately 5:12) offers a more immersive experience of the song’s relentless energy and synth-driven production. Key Features of the Extended Version
Moroder utilizes the Roland Jupiter-8 and Yamaha CS-80 to create a "propulsive, anthemic disco beat" that defines the era's high-stakes atmosphere.
The most significant addition to the extended cut is a detailed instrumental bridge. This section features a guitar solo by Richie Zito, which was included in the film's montage but omitted from the standard 3-minute radio edit.
You can find the official high-quality version on the on Spotify or YouTube .
For many, the track is the ultimate "movie montage" song, symbolizing victory and the rush of success.
Some modern reviewers find the song "cheesy" or a representation of "everything bad in 80s music," while others praise it as a "manifesto" of ambition.
Scarface - Push It To The Limit (extended Version) Page
While the song is a beloved cult classic today, it originally divided critics:
“Engemann’s tenor conveys both the film's overt machismo and the underlying sense of desperation.” Wikipedia How to Listen
"Scarface (Push It to the Limit)," performed by Paul Engemann and produced by the legendary , is the quintessential 1980s power anthem. Originally written for the 1983 film Scarface , the Extended Version (running approximately 5:12) offers a more immersive experience of the song’s relentless energy and synth-driven production. Key Features of the Extended Version Scarface - Push it to the limit (Extended Version)
Moroder utilizes the Roland Jupiter-8 and Yamaha CS-80 to create a "propulsive, anthemic disco beat" that defines the era's high-stakes atmosphere.
The most significant addition to the extended cut is a detailed instrumental bridge. This section features a guitar solo by Richie Zito, which was included in the film's montage but omitted from the standard 3-minute radio edit. While the song is a beloved cult classic
You can find the official high-quality version on the on Spotify or YouTube .
For many, the track is the ultimate "movie montage" song, symbolizing victory and the rush of success. The most significant addition to the extended cut
Some modern reviewers find the song "cheesy" or a representation of "everything bad in 80s music," while others praise it as a "manifesto" of ambition.
