Rollercoaster (soundtrack)
Rollercoaster is a soundtrack album to the motion picture of the same name by Argentine composer, pianist and conductor Lalo Schifrin recorded in 1977 and released on the MCA label.[1]
Rollercoaster | ||||
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Released | 1977 | |||
Recorded | April 20, 1977 Hollywood, California | |||
Genre | Film score | |||
Length | 39:15 | |||
Label | MCA MCA 2284 | |||
Producer | Sonny Burke | |||
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Reception
The Allmusic review states "Since much of Rollercoaster took place at amusement parks, the soundtrack required a complex mix of conventional thriller music and believable source music for the parks' attractions. Thankfully, composer Lalo Schifrin served up a score that managed to deliver on both counts... Fans of Schifrin's funkier work à la Enter the Dragon will also be pleased with the title cut, a barnstorming funk instrumental that layers wild flute and guitar solos over a rumbling bassline. All in all, Rollercoaster lacks the cohesiveness of the best soundtrack albums, but it is a solid showcase for Lalo Schifrin's multifaceted musical skills and is guaranteed to please his fans".[2]
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Track listing
All compositions by Lalo Schifrin
- "Prologue, Montage" - 5:28
- "Magic Carousel" - 2:44
- "Portrait of Harry" - 2:36
- "Movement from String Quartette (Young Man's Theme)" - 2:33
- "Penny Arcade" - 2:25
- "Cotton Candy" - 2:34
- "One Track Mind" - 2:17
- "Merry-Go-Round" - 2:36
- "Calliope of Death" - 2:06
- "Rollercoaster" - 4:00
- "Children's Ride" - 1:52
- "Another Side of Harry" - 2:25
- "Apple Turnover" - 3:53
- "Magic Carousel - End Title" - 1:46
Personnel
- Lalo Schifrin - arranger, conductor
- Clark Spangler, Ralph Grierson, Bill Mays - keyboards
- Dennis Budimer, Lee Ritenour - guitar
- Anthony Jackson - bass
- James Gadson - drums
- Unnamed Orchestra
- Sandy DeCrescent - orchestra manager
References
- Payne, D. Lalo Schifrin discography accessed March 16, 2012
- Guarisco, D. A. Allmusic Review accessed March 16, 2012