World premiere 2-CD release of complete Henry Mancini score for mammoth 1976 TV filming of Arthur Hailey's novel, directed by Boris Sagal, starring Kirk Douglas, Christopher Plummer, Timothy Bottoms, Joan Collins, many others. Mancini launches with rhythmic figure in deliberate tempo for horns, trombones, percussion, then quickly brings in string theme to set score into motion. Woodwinds, piccolo trumpet, agitated violins highlight secondary idea, then composer brings in variants of main theme. Rhythms return and Mancini finally wraps with dramatic, fortissimo coda - all in a single "Main Title". Wow! Film has four parts, Intrada CDs present parts 1 & 2 on first disc, 3 & 4 on second disc. Over two hours of music! Mancini offers incredible array of material, from memorable main theme, haunting love theme to signature combo pieces, rousing action. A sensational work from a genuine master of the craft! Though CBS made license available, release only became possible when bass trombonist for original sessions located 1/4" full-track (mono) safeties of complete score, recorded over several days. Terrific outcome for a magnificent score nearly lost forever! Mancini did re-record the theme on his wonderful "Mancini's Angels" LP at time, but this is first release of actual soundtrack. Special treat for Mancini fans: all those players from his classic albums sitting in on sessions, including Ted Nash, Vincent DeRosa, Graham Young, Dick Nash, Bob Bain, Terry Woodson, Shelly Manne, many others. Splendid performances assured! Henry Mancini conducts. Intrada Special Collection release limited to 1500 copies!
CD 1:
01. Main Title 2:42
02. Son Of Main Title 4:42
03. Bye Bye Roselli/Willing To Forget 3:24
04. Taco & Salsa 2:15
05. Alex And The Hoods 2:29
06. Missing Money 0:54
07. Tall Building/Basta 2:51
08. Clean Hands 1:47
09. Good News 0:52
10. Celia/All About Celia 3:33
11. Margot 2:08
12. The Fireplace Ploy 3:57
13. March Of The Moneychangers 1:35
14. Here Comes Mrs. Dorsey 0:51
15. Wainwright Hates Easton 3:14
16. Key Change Ad Music/Drummonburg, Here I Come 2:44
17. Miles Behind 3:39
Part 2:
18. The Snitch 3:35
19. Visit To The Morgue 1:09
20. The Big Q 0:46
21. Karla (Once Is Not Enough) 4:10
22. Welcome To The Bahamas No. 1 1:35
23. Avril's Theme No. 1 2:04
24. Avril's Theme No. 2 2:52
25. Welcome To The Bahamas No. 2 3:02
26. Avril's Theme (Guitar/Orchestra) 3:28
27. It's Done 0:22
28. Easy Money Montage 3:40
29. Pull The Drapes 1:30
30. Free Lunch 1:16
31. Lunch Money 1:29
32. Let Them Eat Cake 0:42
33. Ain't For Sale 1:18
34. Fire Bomb 1:15
CD 1 Total Time: 78:34
CD 2:
Part 3:
01. Fade In 0:28
02. Trick Or Treat 2:24
03. I've Missed You 3:47
04. Miles Returns 4:00
05. An Idea/Buzz Saw 1:00
06. H.E.L.P./Flamenco 1:18
07. Face To Face/Margot Loves Alex 2:27
08. Good Things Take Time/Mucho Gusto Senor 2:34
09. Something For Miles 2:50
10. Stay Out Of It 0:27
11. How Was Church?/We Will We Will 3:40
12. Good As Gold/The Big Q Skips 3:17
13. The Big Bug 1:55
Part 4:
14. The Deacon Speaks 3:08
15. I Heard 2:10
16. Hang On 1:51
17. Find Him 1:30
18. White Girl Boogie/Black Girl Boogie 1:46
19. Purchase Is Approved 1:28
20. Meet The Wizard 1:49
21. For Money/One Guess 2:24
22. The Shootout 3:31
23. Roscoe Takes A Cab 3:16
24. The End 1:45
25. End Credits 0:34
CD 2 Total Time: 55:56
Total Discs Time: 134:30 |
