Michel Legrand - The Umbrellas of Cherbourg and 46 similar items

Catalog Number: PCC-616 Condition Details: 8-page inner-gate book included, AD insert included. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Gate-fold cover has a few creases near edges (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is unbroken, clean and easy-to-read. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: Side One Nov. 1957: Garage Scene In Front Of The Store On The Bank In The Umbrella Store In Dubourg's Jewelry Shop In Front Of The Garage Jan. 1958: In The Store Side Two Jan. 1958: The Diner Cassard's Recitation June 1958: The Wedding March 1959: Return To Elise's Home The Fight In The Garage Guy At The Cafe Duet By Guy And Madeleine June 1959: The Terrace Of The Cafe Dec. 1963: The Gas Station Finale About The Record: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, by Michel Legrand, for the 1964 French musical film, is a landmark in film music, renowned for its innovative use of continuous sung dialogue and jazz-inflected score. The album captures the emotional depth of the story, a poignant romance set against the backdrop of the Algerian War, blending lush orchestration with melancholic melodies. Historically significant, it helped redefine the musical film genre, earning critical acclaim and influencing countless composers. The main theme, I Will Wait for You, became a hit single, covered by artists worldwide and nominated for an Academy Award. Another notable track, Watch What Happens, also gained popularity, cementing Legrand?s reputation as a master of evocative, genre-blending composition.