Composer

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Alfred Newman

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1970

Airport is a soundtrack composed by Alfred Newman for the 1970 disaster film of the same name. The film was directed by George Seaton and starred Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, and Jacqueline Bisset. The soundtrack was released on January 1, 1970, by Universal Records. The soundtrack consists of 12 movements, each corresponding to a different scene in the film. The first movement, titled "Airport," sets the tone for the film with its dramatic and suspenseful orchestration. The second movement, "Mel and Tanya," is a romantic theme that plays during a scene between two of the film's main characters. The third movement, "Inez' Theme," is a haunting melody that plays during a scene in which a character is killed. The fourth movement, "Airport Love Theme," is another romantic theme that plays during a scene between two other characters. The fifth movement, "Triangle," is a tense and dramatic piece that plays during a scene in which three characters are in conflict. The sixth movement, "Airport Stowaway," is a playful and lighthearted piece that plays during a scene in which a stowaway is discovered on a plane. The seventh movement, "Guerrillas," is a tense and ominous piece that plays during a scene in which a group of terrorists attempt to hijack a plane. The eighth movement, "Emergency Landing," is a fast-paced and intense piece that plays during a scene in which a plane is forced to make an emergency landing. The ninth movement, "Airport Finale," is a triumphant and uplifting piece that plays during the film's climactic scene. The tenth movement, "Airport Love Theme (Reprise)," is a reprise of the earlier romantic theme. The eleventh movement, "Airport Love Theme (End Title)," is a final reprise of the romantic theme that plays over the film's end credits. The twelfth and final movement, "Airport Suite," is a medley of the film's various themes and motifs. Overall, the Airport soundtrack is characterized by its dramatic orchestration, memorable themes, and ability to capture the tension and excitement of the film. Alfred Newman's score is widely regarded as one of the best film scores of the 1970s and has become a classic of the genre.

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