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Borsalino (Original Soundtrack)

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This is a great disc especially with the current latin " revival" This was first and , tho instrumental , probably the best It has tinges of "the sting " but masses of passion and flair A must for the sophisticated refugee from the 60's

When I first saw this film I knew that I would have to purchase the soundtrack. One of the reasons the movie is so memorable is its delightful music. This reissue is most excellent soundwise (it compares quite favorably with the original vinyl LP release) and it includes the tracks from the sequel film "Borsalino & Company" so you receive two complete scores on one disc. It's interesting to hear the later 1930s jazz stylings compared with the 1920s colorings of the original score. This film needs to be restored and re-released to DVD. There are at least two re-issues of this CD available, so shop around for the best deal. This version contains liner notes printed only in French. Still this soundtrack is a must for those who appreciate great film scores.
In retrospect, it's highly probable that Marvin Hamlisch was inspired by this score when he sat down to arrange music for "The Sting". The big band sound of the same era is evident in both movies. If you like that music, you'll love this.