All of these just before he exploded all over American radio with LOVE STORY. An interesting time for him, probably.
LOVE STORY aside, let's take a look at Lai's filmography from around this period (1968-1971):
1968 Les tontons du festival (Short) 1968 Snows of Grenoble (Documentary) 1968 Tender Moment (AKA La leçon particulière) 1968 Mayerling 1968 13 Days in France (Documentary) (as Francis Laï)
1969 Love Is a Funny Thing (AKA Un homme qui me plaît) 1969 Ein Abend zu zweit (TV Movie) 1969 House of Cards 1969 Three Into Two Won't Go 1969 Hannibal Brooks 1969 Life Love Death (AKA La vie, l'amour, la mort)
1970 The Love Mates (AKA Madly) 1970 Love Story 1970 The Crook (AKA Le Voyou) 1970 Berlin Affair (TV Movie) 1970 The Modification 1970 Hello-Goodbye 1970 The Games 1970 With Love in Mind 1970 I Want You Now (AKA Du soleil plein les yeux) 1970 Rider on the Rain
1971 Iran (Documentary short) 1971 Frenchie King (AKA Les pétroleuses) 1971 Os Deuses Estão Mortos (TV Series) (2 episodes) - Episode dated 14 December 1971 (1971) - Episode dated 8 March 1971 (1971) 1971 Smic Smac Smoc 1971 Early Morning (AKA Le petit matin )
There's some pretty impressive work just in those few years and 1970 was a particularly productive year with scores that had fantastic themes. Themes. That's something you don't hear in films anymore and Lai was great at themes that have a strong melody.
I am glad we've got European labels who are exploring his work and releasing these rare scores and hope the trend continues. I know Lai has a HUGE following in Japan and am sure there is a market for his music there.
Just saw on MBR's FB page that they will announce on the 5th of March a special event: the score of an epic movie that dates back exactly 30 years and appears as the last collaboration between this director and his composer.
My guessing would be CHOUANS, directed by Philippe de Broca, released on the French screens on the 23/03/88.
Just saw on MBR's FB page that they will announce on the 5th of March a special event: the score of an epic movie that dates back exactly 30 years and appears as the last collaboration between this director and his composer.
My guessing would be CHOUANS, directed by Philippe de Broca, released on the French screens on the 23 of March 1988
Just saw on MBR's FB page that they will announce on the 5th of March a special event: the score of an epic movie that dates back exactly 30 years and appears as the last collaboration between this director and his composer.
My guessing would be CHOUANS, directed by Philippe de Broca, released on the French screens on the 23 of March 1988
Just saw on MBR's FB page that they will announce on the 5th of March a special event: the score of an epic movie that dates back exactly 30 years and appears as the last collaboration between this director and his composer.
My guessing would be CHOUANS, directed by Philippe de Broca, released on the French screens on the 23 of March 1988
And finally showing up on Blu Ray on Dec.29th, 2021 is House of Cards.
It's on the Imprint label. This film has been nearly impossible to see since it's release. It comes with an audio commentary from film historian Scott Harrison.
But most importantly, it comes with an isolated score and effects track.
