Grand Prix (1966 Film) / Ryan's Daughter (1970 Film) [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] [SOUNDTRACK] [IMPORT]

Chapter III Classics (Series), Maurice Jarre

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 10, 2000)
• Original Release Date: October 10, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered, Soundtrack, Import
• Label: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
• ASIN: B00004Y6V0
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #187,461 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Overture

2. Scott and Pat-Sarti and Louise

3. Theme from Grand Prix

4. Sarti's Love Theme [Bossa Nova]

5. Zansvoort Race [Scott's Comeback]

6. Clermont Race

7. Scott's Theme [Bossa Nova]

8. Scarti's Love Theme

9. In the Garden

10. Lonely Race Track (Finale)

11. Main Title

12. Major

13. You Don't Want Me Then

14. Michael's Theme

15. Ride Through the Woods

16. Obsession

17. Overture

18. Shakes

19. Rosy on the Beach

20. Song of the Irish Rebels

See all 23 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Thanks largely to his work with director David Lean, composer Maurice Jarre's career was at a peak during the mid-1960s. This collection presents ample evidence that his creative talents ably rose to the occasion as well. If John Frankenheimer's Cinerama Formula One racing epic Grand Prix was a sometimes schizophrenic mix of romantic trysts and innovative cinematic racing excitement, Jarre managed to produce the thematic musical glue that holds it all together, from a boisterous, action-evoking main theme to several romantic motifs, rendered in styles from Baroque to bossa nova, strident marching band to orchestral fury. His music for David Lean's underappreciated Ryan's Daughter stands in stark contrast. Atmospherically evocative and sometimes possessed of an almost Morricone-esque playfulness, it's a surprising departure from the melodic populism of such earlier Lean collaborations as Lawrence of Arabia and Dr. Zhivago. This "twofer" release may take a few packaging shortcuts, but it's a welcome addition for any Jarre admirer. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE GRAND PRIX, January 29, 2002

By	ruben anthony avila (bremerton, wa United States) - See all my reviews

I BELEIVE WHEN THE GRAND PRIX FIRST CAME ONTO THE BIG SCREEN I WAS ONLY 10 YEARS OLD, I AM NOW 47. I SAW IT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA AT THE FAMOUS CINERAMA THEATRE, IT WAS THE FIRST OVAL SCREEN OF ITS TIME. BEING AN IMPRESSIONABLE YOUNG MAN I WAS CAPTIVATED AS I'M SURE EVERYONE ELSE WAS IN THE MOVIE HOUSE. THE RACING SCENES TOOK YOUR BREATH AWAY AND MADE YOU FEEL AS YOU WERE THE DRIVER OF THE FORMULA ONE RACING CARS. ON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS MY STOMACH EVEN TURNED ON THE CURVES AND BUMPS IN THE ROAD, THE CAMERA PUT YOU RIGHT IN THE DRIVERS SEAT. I HAVEN'T SEEN THIS MOVIE SINCE MY EARLY TEENS AND HAVE SOUGHT OUT ON MANY OCCASIONS TO TRY AND FIND IT FOR MY VIDEO LIBRARY. IF ANYONE OUT THEIR EVER HAS THE CHANCE TO WATCH THIS MOVIE I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT, YOU'LL LOVE THE SOUNDTRACK.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grand Prix, January 25, 2003

By	"crgaitan" (México, DF Mexico) - See all my reviews

I Had the chance to listen "Grand Prix" soundtrack before seeing the movie, and I loved it. Maurice Jarre is a great composer who has created beutiful music for many movies, remember Lara's Theme from Dr. Zhivago? or Lawrence from Arabia?
The movie is a very good one, having great racing scenes and an entertaining script. I think is one of the best racing car movies ever made and along with the beautiful music you have a 5 star winner.
I got it from MGM Home Video in VHS and I am stil expecting to get it on DVD. Enjoy!