Composer

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Max Steiner

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1959

Average_duration

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2:09

A Summer Place is a soundtrack composed by Max Steiner for the 1959 film of the same name. The film was directed by Delmer Daves and starred Richard Egan, Dorothy McGuire, Sandra Dee, and Troy Donahue. The soundtrack was released on vinyl in 1959 by Warner Bros. Records. The film premiered on November 18, 1959, and the soundtrack was released shortly after. The soundtrack consists of 12 tracks, divided into two movements. The first movement features six tracks, while the second movement features the remaining six tracks. The first movement of the soundtrack is characterized by its lush, romantic melodies. The opening track, "Theme from A Summer Place," is perhaps the most well-known track from the soundtrack. It features a sweeping melody played by strings and woodwinds, with a prominent harp accompaniment. The track sets the tone for the rest of the soundtrack, which is filled with similarly romantic and nostalgic melodies. Other notable tracks from the first movement include "Young Love," which features a playful melody played by a solo flute, and "Molly-O," which features a lively, upbeat melody played by a full orchestra. The second movement of the soundtrack is characterized by its more dramatic and intense melodies. The opening track, "The Thunderstorm," features a tense, ominous melody played by strings and brass. Other notable tracks from the second movement include "The Pier," which features a haunting melody played by a solo violin, and "End Title," which features a triumphant, uplifting melody played by a full orchestra. Overall, the soundtrack for A Summer Place is a beautiful and evocative collection of melodies that perfectly captures the romantic and nostalgic spirit of the film. Max Steiner's masterful composition and orchestration make this soundtrack a true classic of film music.

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