Composer

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Ron Goodwin

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1966

"The Trap" is a soundtrack composed by Ron Goodwin for the 1966 British adventure film of the same name. The film was directed by Sidney Hayers and starred Oliver Reed, Rita Tushingham, and Rex Sevenoaks. The soundtrack was released on LP by United Artists Records in 1966. The film is set in the Canadian wilderness and follows a fur trapper named Jean La Bete (Oliver Reed) who becomes embroiled in a conflict with a ruthless landowner named Raphael Van der Byl (Rex Sevenoaks). The soundtrack reflects the film's rugged and adventurous setting, with a mix of orchestral and folk-inspired music. The soundtrack features six movements, each of which corresponds to a different scene or mood in the film. The first movement, "Main Title," sets the tone with a rousing orchestral theme that introduces the film's main characters and themes. The second movement, "Jean and Eve," is a romantic and pastoral piece that accompanies a scene in which Jean and his love interest, Eve (Rita Tushingham), enjoy a peaceful moment in the wilderness. The third movement, "The Trap," is a tense and suspenseful piece that accompanies a scene in which Jean sets a trap for a dangerous animal. The fourth movement, "The Chase," is a fast-paced and exciting piece that accompanies a scene in which Jean and Van der Byl engage in a thrilling pursuit through the wilderness. The fifth movement, "The Fight," is a dramatic and intense piece that accompanies a scene in which Jean and Van der Byl engage in a brutal fistfight. The final movement, "End Title," is a triumphant and celebratory piece that brings the film to a satisfying conclusion. Overall, the soundtrack for "The Trap" is a masterful blend of orchestral and folk-inspired music that perfectly captures the rugged and adventurous spirit of the film. Ron Goodwin's compositions are both evocative and memorable, and they help to elevate the film to a classic of the adventure genre.

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