Composer

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Henry Mancini

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

A Shot in the Dark is a soundtrack composed by Henry Mancini for the 1964 film of the same name. The film is a comedy-mystery and is the second installment in the Pink Panther film series. The soundtrack was released on June 23, 1964, by RCA Victor Records. The soundtrack features a total of 12 tracks, with a runtime of approximately 30 minutes. The first track, "A Shot in the Dark," is the main theme of the film and is a jazzy, upbeat tune that sets the tone for the rest of the soundtrack. The second track, "The Inspector Clouseau Theme," is a playful and mischievous tune that is associated with the bumbling detective character of the same name. The third track, "The Shadow of Paris," is a slower, more romantic tune that is used during the film's romantic scenes. The fourth track, "It's All Right with Me," is a cover of the Cole Porter song and is performed by Fran Jeffries in the film. The fifth track, "Crazy World," is another romantic tune that is used during the film's love scenes. The sixth track, "On the Good Ship Lollipop," is a playful tune that is used during a scene in which Clouseau is disguised as a sailor. The seventh track, "The Tiptoeing Saxophone," is a suspenseful tune that is used during the film's more tense moments. The eighth track, "It Had Better Be Tonight," is another jazzy tune that is performed by Fran Jeffries in the film. The ninth track, "The Pink Panther Theme," is the iconic theme song of the Pink Panther film series and is used throughout the film. The tenth track, "The Village Inn," is a slower, more melancholic tune that is used during a scene in which Clouseau is reflecting on his failures. The eleventh track, "The Tijuana Taxi," is a lively tune that is used during a scene in which Clouseau is chasing a suspect. The final track, "The Return of the Pink Panther," is a reprise of the main theme and is used during the film's closing credits. Overall, the soundtrack for A Shot in the Dark is characterized by its jazzy, upbeat tunes and playful melodies that perfectly capture the film's comedic tone.

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