The Family Way - Original Sound Track [Import, Soundtrack]

The George Martin Orchestra (Artist), The Claudel String Quartet (Artist), Quatuor La Flute Enchantee (Artist), Paul McCartney (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 31, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Soundtrack
• Label: XXI-21 Productions
• ASIN: B00008W6RI
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #344,847 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. The Family Way (The George Martin Orchestra)

2. The Family Way-Variations Concertantes Opus 1 (The Claudel String Quartet)

3. The Family Way-Theme (Quatuor La Flute Enchantee)

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

The George Martin Orchestra - Carl Aubut, Claire Marchand, André Moisan and The Claudel String Quartet - The Flute Enchantée Quartet

Product Description

The soundtrack to the film 'The Family Way', with music composed by Paul McCartney & performed in part by the George Martin Orchestra. While on a break between 'Revolver' & 'Sgt. Pepper' in late 1966, & with touring now out of the question & John Lennon off making the film 'How I Won the War', Paul McCartney tried his hand at a film score with a lot of help from Beatles arranger/producer George Martin. The rather pleasing result is one of the most elusive souvenirs of the Beatles' high tide in the '60s, long out of print, & commanding sky-high prices on the collectors' circuit. Only 24 minutes in length, the album is a collection of film cues based on a single McCartney tune, 'Love in the Open Air'. XXI-21 Records.

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It Seems To Be..., April 29, 2004

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Chris Brewer "cb70" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Family Way - Original Sound Track (Audio CD)

Sourced from vinyl. The original 1966 music that is. I've noticed numerous pops, hiss and clipping on the brass throughout the cd and the jumping back and forth from mono to stereo is a hassle. Still, it's nice to have these tracks coupled with the newer versions. Although, I should point out this cd is missing both versions from the original George Martin single and the alternate theme song by the Tudor Minstrels. There's a boot floating around with all the '66 versions in great quality. Search this one out if you're longing to hear these recordings in better quality.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Give My Regards To Technology Street, June 2, 2008

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Bicycle Day - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Family Way - Original Sound Track (Audio CD)

For collectors, the original vinyl of this 1966 release is an absolute diamond, as this rare album still has great demand amongst Beatles/McCartney fans.

This reissue has the original soundtrack - which clocked in at nearly 25 minutes - of the George Martin Orchestra/McCartney and the arrangememts/performances from the 1990s by Carl Aubut and Anthony Rozankovic/The Flute Enchantee Quartet.

The problem is the music by the George Martin Orchestra/McCartney is not remastered, with this reissue source from vinyl. With the technology available, it essentially could be termed as an authorized bootleg.

But this will suffice for those who have waited for years for a CD release, in particular with the additional performances. Though this is a soundtrack that deserves a definitive reissue that does not cut corners.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars the actual first solo Beatle project!, June 14, 2007

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Greg R. Vadimsky "Tango Palace" (Sebastian, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Family Way - Original Sound Track (Audio CD)

An interestingly historical work, featuring Paul's original soundtrack music plus newer recordings that expand the scope of the piece. George Martin deserves major credit for translating Paul's ideas into symphonic reality. Quick shipping and quality product!