Paul McCartney - The Family Way [1967]

Title: The Family Way [1967] Artist: Paul McCartney Release Date: 6/12/1967 Re-Released On: 7/22/2003 Label: Disques XXI-21 Duration: 55:46 Album Type(s): soundtrack UPCs: 722056146821, 821838143123 Genre: Rock Styles: Contemporary Pop/Rock, Soundtracks, Film Music, Original Score Moods: Amiable/Good-Natured, Cheerful, Earnest, Happy, Playful, Poignant, Sentimental, Whimsical, Bittersweet, Energetic, Exuberant, Gentle, Humorous, Innocent, Intimate, Light, Precious, Rousing, Soothing, Warm, Wistful, Laid-Back/Mellow, Passionate, Quirky, Theatrical, Wry, Calm/Peaceful, Freewheeling, Fun, Irreverent, Rollicking, Romantic, Silly, Raucous, Carefree, Cathartic, Fiery, Organic, Reckless, Reflective, Sweet, Witty Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 3 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. The Family Way, film score~01 :: George Martin & His Orchestra
2. The Family Way, film score~02 :: George Martin & His Orchestra
3. The Family Way, film score~03 :: George Martin & His Orchestra
4. The Family Way, film score~04 :: George Martin & His Orchestra
5. The Family Way, film score~05 :: George Martin & His Orchestra
6. The Family Way, film score~06 :: George Martin & His Orchestra
7. The Family Way, film score~07 :: George Martin & His Orchestra
8. The Family Way, film score~08 :: George Martin & His Orchestra
9. The Family Way, film score~09 :: George Martin & His Orchestra
10. The Family Way, film score~10 :: George Martin & His Orchestra
11. The Family Way, film score~11 :: George Martin & His Orchestra
12. The Family Way, film score~12 :: George Martin & His Orchestra
13. The Family Way, film score~13 :: George Martin & His Orchestra
14. The Family Way: Concertantes, Op 1 (Variations)~I :: Carl Aubut, Claudel String Quartet, Claire Marchand
15. The Family Way: Concertantes, Op 1 (Variations)~II :: Carl Aubut, Claudel String Quartet, Claire Marchand
16. The Family Way: Concertantes, Op 1 (Variations)~III :: Carl Aubut, Claudel String Quartet, Claire Marchand
17. The Family Way: Concertantes, Op 1 (Variations)~IV :: Carl Aubut, Claudel String Quartet, Claire Marchand
18. The Family Way: Concertantes, Op 1 (Variations)~V :: Carl Aubut, Claudel String Quartet, Claire Marchand
19. The Family Way: Concertantes, Op 1 (Variations)~VI :: Carl Aubut, Claudel String Quartet, Claire Marchand
20. The Family Way: Concertantes, Op 1 (Variations)~VII :: Carl Aubut, Claudel String Quartet, Claire Marchand
21. The Family Way: Concertantes, Op 1 (Variations)~VIII :: Carl Aubut, Claudel String Quartet, Claire Marchand
22. The Family Way: Concertantes, Op 1 (Variations)~IX :: Carl Aubut, Claudel String Quartet, Claire Marchand
23. The Family Way (after themes in the film score), for flute quartet~Samba
24. The Family Way (after themes in the film score), for flute quartet~Waltz
25. The Family Way (after themes in the film score), for flute quartet~Rondeau

Year Type Label Catalog # 2003 CD Disques XXI-21 61468

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While on a break between Revolver and Sgt. Pepper's in late 1966, and with touring now out of the question and John Lennon off making the film How I Won the War, Paul McCartney tried his hand at a film score -- with a lot of help from Beatles arranger/producer George Martin. The rather pleasing result is one of the most elusive souvenirs of the Beatles' high tide in the '60s, long out of print, and commanding sky-high prices on the collectors' circuit. Only 24 minutes in length, Family Way is a collection of film cues based on a single McCartney tune, "Love in the Open Air," a plaintive melody reminiscent in some ways of "Here, There and Everywhere." (McCartney has since said that Johnny Mercer was planning to write lyrics for the song, but McCartney passed on it because at the time; he had never heard of Mercer.) The resourceful Martin then subjects McCartney's tune to variations and restatements in several kinds of orchestrations -- including, among other combinations, a proper British brass band; Duane Eddy-style guitar with soul organ; a small group with chamber strings, flutes, and classical guitar; and pre-echoes of Sgt. Pepper's-era trumpets. The whole project reflects McCartney's melodic and harmonic bents, as well as Martin's distinct orchestral personality -- along with some commercial touches that definitively date this score as a product of the '60s. It also should have pointed the way toward McCartney's classical collaborations with Martin, which might have produced some masterful work (McCartney, though, chose to work with other, less-simpatico orchestrators way off in the future). A United Artists single issued under the name of the George Martin Orchestra in 1967 offers a completely different, rock-edged treatment of "Love in the Open Air" -- even including some then-fashionable Tijuana Brass-style horns. This, too, will be difficult to locate. ~ Richard S. Ginell, All Music Guide

Name Credits Andre Moisan Clarinet Anthony Rozankovic Arranger Carl Aubut Arranger, Guitar Chantal Dubois ? Claire Marchand Performer Claudel String Quartet Performer George Martin Producer, Arranger Hayley Mills ? Hywell Bennett ? Jean Philippe Tanguay ? Michel Laverdiere Producer, Executive Producer, Liner Notes Paul McCartney ? Robert Lafond Mastering, Montage