Composer

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Michel Legrand

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1971

Average_duration

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36:13

"The Summer of '42" is a soundtrack composed by Michel Legrand for the 1971 coming-of-age film of the same name. The film was directed by Robert Mulligan and starred Jennifer O'Neill, Gary Grimes, and Jerry Houser. The soundtrack was released on February 1, 1971, by Warner Bros. Records. The soundtrack consists of 12 tracks, divided into two movements. The first movement, titled "The Summer Knows," features six tracks that capture the carefree spirit of summer. The second movement, titled "The Other Side of Summer," features six tracks that reflect the bittersweet emotions of the end of summer. The first movement opens with the title track, "The Summer Knows," which is a beautiful and melancholic melody that sets the tone for the rest of the soundtrack. The track features Legrand's signature use of lush orchestration and jazz-inspired harmonies. Other standout tracks in this movement include "The Picasso Suite," which features a playful and whimsical melody, and "The Sensuous Summer," which is a sultry and romantic ballad. The second movement opens with "The Other Side of Summer," which is a haunting and introspective melody that captures the sadness and nostalgia of the end of summer. Other standout tracks in this movement include "The Accident," which is a tense and dramatic piece that underscores a pivotal moment in the film, and "The Goodbye," which is a poignant and emotional ballad that brings the soundtrack to a close. Overall, "The Summer of '42" is a masterful soundtrack that perfectly captures the mood and emotions of the film. Legrand's use of orchestration and jazz-inspired harmonies creates a timeless and evocative sound that has made the soundtrack a classic in its own right.

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