Composer

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Georges Delerue

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1962

Cartouche is a soundtrack composed by Georges Delerue for the 1962 French film of the same name. The film was directed by Philippe de Broca and starred Jean-Paul Belmondo in the lead role. The soundtrack was released on vinyl in 1962 by Philips Records. The film is set in 18th century France and tells the story of Louis Dominique Bourguignon, a notorious thief and highwayman who goes by the name of Cartouche. The soundtrack captures the swashbuckling spirit of the film with its lively and energetic compositions. The soundtrack features a total of 12 tracks, divided into two movements. The first movement consists of six tracks and is titled "Cartouche et ses compagnons". The second movement also consists of six tracks and is titled "Cartouche et la belle Isabelle". The first movement opens with the main theme, which is a lively and upbeat composition that sets the tone for the rest of the soundtrack. The track features a prominent use of brass and percussion, giving it a grand and heroic feel. Other tracks in this movement include "La fuite", which is a fast-paced and frenetic composition that captures the excitement of a chase scene, and "Le bal", which is a playful and whimsical composition that features a prominent use of accordion. The second movement opens with "La belle Isabelle", which is a romantic and melodic composition that features a prominent use of strings. Other tracks in this movement include "Le mariage", which is a celebratory and joyful composition that features a prominent use of brass, and "La mort de Cartouche", which is a somber and melancholic composition that features a prominent use of strings. Overall, the Cartouche soundtrack is a lively and energetic composition that captures the spirit of the film. Delerue's use of brass and percussion gives the soundtrack a grand and heroic feel, while his use of strings adds a romantic and melodic touch. The soundtrack is a testament to Delerue's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of a film through music.

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