Bande originale des films de Roman Polanski (Tess / The Tenant) [Soundtrack, Import]

Philippe Sarde (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 25, 2008)
• Original Release Date: December 12, 1980
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack, Import
• Label: Emarcy
• ASIN: B0000501B6
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #149,467 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Tess

2. La visite chez les d'Uberville

3. La fraise

4. Tess et l'enfance

5. La naissance de l'amour

6. Le viol

7. Le cimetière

8. Tess retrouve Angel

9. Procession

10. La séparation

11. Aprés le meurtre

12. Le retour d'Angel

13. Final (suite)

14. Cour d'immeuble (générique début)

15. Apparitions

16. Solitude

17. Trelkovsky

18. L'appel du verre

19. En souvenir de madame Choule

20. Métempsycose

See all 22 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 2 great soundtracks from 2 great movies, June 13, 2001

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Steev Proteus "Mr. Steev" (nowhere in particular) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bande originale des films de Roman Polanski (Tess / The Tenant) (Audio CD)

Philippe Sarde composed the music of 3 Polanski films, THE TENANT (1976), TESS (1979), and PIRATES (1985). Though PIRATES is not available, these 2 soundtracks are more than enough, in my opinion, to cement Sarde's reputation as a genius film composer. He fills the mantle of Polanski's erstwhile composer Krzystof Komeda (who died quite suddenly in the late '60s) admirably well. Though nothing like Komeda's music from a stylistic standpoint, the proper feel is attained barely in the first strains of THE TENANT's opening title theme. The foreboding cellos, the sinister glass harmonica, the melancholy, slightly goofy clarinet and xylophone (the former instrument, according to Sarde's own liner notes, is meant to represent the main character, Trelkowski) all set up the perfect atmosphere, complementing the movie succinctly; it's scary and slightly comical (in a Theatre-of-Cruelty sort of way). And as far as TESS is concerned, Sarde writes that upon hearing the first pieces he wrote for that film, Polanski had tears in his eyes and told him, "I'm very happy, you know." A great composer offering 2 soundtracks to 2 great movies (one of which, THE TENANT, is my very favorite). Excellent liner notes, also; they contain both the English and the original French texts. Nice packaging, with stills from both films.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost Perfect, February 10, 2002

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C. R. Bell "CR Bell" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bande originale des films de Roman Polanski (Tess / The Tenant) (Audio CD)

I was quite enchanted to find a copy of Tess' soundtrack available on CD. The music is as rich and memorable as it was back in 1980, when I first saw and fell in love with the film. The only thing stopping this album from receiving five stars is that I was disappointed not to find the alternate version of the film's main theme that although not in the movie, was on the LP soundtrack.

Also those looking to replace their old LP's need note that the track sequences on this CD differ from the orig. LP version and the titles of the tracks are not the same.

Despite these discrepancies, this CD is well worth having and its packaging is particularly fine.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Underappreciated Composer, March 12, 2002

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Matt Ventimiglia (Simi Valley, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bande originale des films de Roman Polanski (Tess / The Tenant) (Audio CD)

Finally, music from two of Polanski's finest films by the brilliant and under-appreciated composer Phillipe Sarde ("Quest for Fire", "The Bear")is available for the collector. The music from "Tess" is deeply romantic and filled with melancholy. It seems almost futile to attempt to descibe it. The haunting score from "The Tenant" is vexing with mystery and subtle horror. The use of Ben Franklin's "glass organ" (or is it "harmonica"?)will send shivers up your spine! This disc is a must for Polanski and Sarde fans. I only wish they would release remastered versions of the films on DVD.