Mikis Theodorakis - Serpico (1973) [Soundtrack][mp3 320][h33t][schon55]

Mikis Theodorakis - Serpico

Year: 1973
Label: FM records (2003, digitally remastered)
Total time: 33:05
Bitrate: 320 kbps
'Theme from Serpico' introduces the lovely main melody which goes through severa
l variations in the course of the score, being at different times arranged for w
ind instruments, mandolin, violins, guitar and full symphony orchestra. 'Honest
Cop' is an upbeat and vivid jazz piece performed by guitar, saxophone, trumpet
(and muted trumpet), a rather active bass guitar and drums that create the sound
and atmosphere a good and experienced jazz band might produce. The tracks that
follow continue in the same easy listening musical style. In 'Shoe Shop' we get
a nice rendition of the main theme by the flute, trumpet and piano. 'On the St
reets' it's a faster, more upbeat and little strange variation of the main theme
, with excellent bass guitar and drums work. The mood changes abruptly in 'Flas
hback', with lovely and sad melodies from the guitar, violin and wind instrument
s. In about 01.30 the music becomes intense and dark, the mood relaxing for a f
abulous performance of the main theme by the mandolin towards the end of the cue
. 'Laurie's Fable' is another version of the main theme, scored for mandolin, g
uitar and wind instruments. 'Disillusion' is a dark, sad and slow piece followe
d by the real highlight of this album, 'End of Title' which starts in quite mela
ncholic mood with the piano, violin and guitar and ends with a flawless and upli
fting performance of the main theme by the mandolin and the full orchestra. Sta
ndout tracks are the main and closing titles, 'On the Streets' and 'Flashback',
and some of them (especially those with the mandolin and guitar) remind us of th
e Captain Corelli's Mandolin original score by Stephen Warbeck released much lat
er, in 2001. In Conclusion, this soundtrack consists of a strong and memorable
main theme ( and a secondary one, clearly heard in track.1 between the first and
second performance of the main theme ), some darker and sad moments but mostly
pleasant easy listening and relaxing music that successfully combines jazz and a
more classical style into a coherent whole that keeps the listener interested a
nd satisfied. An excellent new package and fine sound quality. ~ Demetris Chris
todoulides
Personnel:
Mikis Theodorakis (Piano, Arranger and Conductor)
Mikis Theodorakis - Serpico Tracks:
01 Theme from Serpico 3:29
02 Honest cop 3:15
03 Alone in The Apartment 4:09
04 Meeting in The Park 2:17
05 Shoe Shop 3:07
06 On The Streets 4:30
07 Flashback 4:33
08 Laurie's Fable 1:44
09 Disillusion 1:55
10 End of Title 4:00
All compositions by Mikis Theodorakis