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Sep 1, 2014 - 6:07 PM
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David-R.
(Member)
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Label: Intrada Special Collection Volume ISC 290
Date: 1977
Time: 41:46
Tracks: 12
Premiere CD release of magnificent Michel Legrand score for Charles Jarrott filming of Sidney Sheldon novel, starring Marie-France Pisier, John Beck, Susan Sarandon.
Premiere CD release of magnificent Michel Legrand score for Charles Jarrott filming of Sidney Sheldon novel, starring Marie-France Pisier, John Beck, Susan Sarandon. Opulant, ravishing beauty of France locale, lush romanticism of story tinged with overtones of murder, generous montage sequences relying on music all inspire Legrand to create one of his all-time most sweeping, lovingly melodic film scores. Richly orchestrated by composer, individual cues both support, sometimes even lead action of film itself. 20th Century Fox movie captured a certain profile by being released into theaters right after debut of Fox's Star Wars. As with the latter's mega-watt score, the studio's own label released The Other Side Of Midnight on generous, lengthy LP, beautifully produced by composer to spotlight virtually every major thematic idea. To present that program on CD, Intrada was given access to original stereo album masters vaulted in pristine condition by UMG. All 12 tracks appear in exact sequence as sumptuous 1977 album. Legrand fashions lush waltz in "Chanson Pour Noelle", classically drawn strings for "Late Dinner At Demeris'" & "Demeris' Party", but no matter how far he takes music, magnificent main theme stays close by. Now epic, now tender, always memorable. Striking original album artwork appears on booklet cover, Jim Lochner offers informative liner notes inside. Keith Grant, Peter Mews record score in London, Lionel Newman supervises for Fox, Michel Legrand conducts.
01. Prologue (Noelle’s Story) (3:25)
02. Chanson Pour Noelle (2:05)
03. The Other Side Of Midnight (Noelle’s Theme) (3:50)
04. Larry’s Return (3:23)
05. Late Dinner At Demeris’ (2:56)
06. Paris Montage (6:43)
07. The Other Side Of Midnight (Noelle’s Theme) (5:25)
08. Drive To Demeris’ (3:05)
09. Larry And Noelle (2:08)
10. After Dinner At Demeris’ (2:48)
11. Demeris’ Party (2:47)
12. Epilogue (Adieu Noelle) (2:50)
http://store.intrada.com/s.nl/it.A/id.9012/.f?sc=13&category=22848
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Great release. Thanks Intrada.
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How many did they make for sale? Is this a limited number release? I can't seem to find any info on the number they made.
Anybody?
We stopped limiting releases to a specific number back in 2011. So it will stay in print while there's enough demand.
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OK, I`m a huge Legrand fan and love everything by him, even Never say nevery again, but The other side of midnight is one of the most beautiful scores by Legrand. Elegant, rich, gorgeous melodies. Absolutely stunning.
I read somewhere that this is a rerecording. Does anyone know if this is true and does the film contain more music?
Anyway, a wonderful release.
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This was one of those scores I ignored on LP when it came out, even though Legrand was a household name for me and one of my first soundtrack purchases (Three Musketeers). I mean, come on, a Sidney Sheldon soaper?
Oh, what a fool I was. Picked this up when Intrada released it and have loved it ever since. Don't make my mistake!
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