The Sandpiper: The Original Motion Picture Sound Track [Soundtrack]

Johnny Mandel | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 23, 1996)
• Original Release Date: June 23, 1965
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B00000472H
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #266,187 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MUSIC AS HAUNTING AS ELIZABETH TAYLOR'S GAZE, March 31, 2001

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Michael C. Smith "[e-mail]" (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton were lucky to have Johnny Mandel write the music for this, their "Honeymoon" film. Mr. Mandel's love of the Big Sur coast is beautifuly realized here in his score for The Sandpiper. The colors of the music are so painterly in their layering and execution that they stay with the listener long after the CD has ended. Cool and rich, this jazz inspired music is as intoxicating as a slow drive down Highway One to the Nepenthe. Not to be overlooked are Jack Sheldon's romantic trumpet solos. His contribution is the soulful heart of this soundtrack. Many thanks to Verve for reissuing this wonderful 60's masterpiece. Finally, one cannot help but wonder if "The Shadow Of Your Smile" holds a special place in Elizabeth Taylor's heart. Memories of a beautiful place along the windswept California Coast and the begining of her married life with Richard Burton.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SEDUCTIVE, ROMANTIC, MOOD INSPIRING, October 20, 1999

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THIS IS POSSIBLY ONE OF THE MOST ROMANTIC SCORES EVER WRITTEN FOR A MOVIE. THE MUSIC IS HAUNTING, SMOKEY AND SEDUCTIVE. IF YOU WANT MUSIC THAT WILL CREATE JUST THE RIGHT MOOD, THIS IS IT !

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I was searching for!, March 12, 2011

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sheinz - See all my reviews

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My husband loves this score. Johnny Mandel scores like no one else. Out of date CD's are tough to find. Good seller and perfect transaction.