Search - Franz Waxman, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Frederic Talgorn :: Peyton Place: Original Motion Picture Score (1957 Film)

A Masterpiece Deserving of the Reissue Treatment!

Reginald D. Garrard | Camilla, GA USA | 11/03/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"When I first saw the film from whence comes this soundtrack some thirty-odd years ago, I was "blown away" by Wazman's superb arrangements of the central theme. No less than eight distinct variations are featured here, each one similar yet, at the same time, unique. With melodies reminiscent of the work of American legend Aaron Copland, Wazman has captured the essence of New England with his composition reflecting the region as well as the "goings on" of the story line.A seamless blend of pathos, romance, and a bygone era, this is one of the most consistently satisfying recordings ever done for film."

Franz Waxman's greatest score

Stephen F. Rees | Levittown Pennsylvania | 07/04/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the score you've been waiting for! Possibly Franz Waxman's best, certainly most lyrical movie score. Aside from the great main title them (made familiar by the '60's television show), the score is filled with a warmth and humanity missing from most of today's movie scores. This rerecording captures the quality of the original soundtrack, and includes some selections which didn't make the soundtrack album. Essential for any film music buff's collection."

Simply wonderful

Stephen F. Rees | 10/28/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I`m still giving the 5 stars to original soundtrack recording conducted by Franz Waxman himself. It is unsurpassed. The Talgorn version is lovely but it only lacks one very important ingredient:TENSION. Edward Powell`s orchestration is superb in bringing to life Waxman`s beautiful score. I`ve got some doubts. Can anyone enlighten me ? 1. Which are the two folk themes that Waxman borrow for use in the score ? 2. Talgorn`s version has the lovely Peyton Place theme for the End Credits - just curious: did 20th Century Fox use this arrangement for its famous 1964-1969 TV serial ? 3. I think RCA Spain incorrectly stated the timing for Track 1 as 1.35 when it is actually 10.40 as it combines the Main Title and Hilltop Scene. Incidently, if anyone has the original soundtrack LP (issued by Entracte in probably 1978), it has on the back cover, extensive track liner notes written superbly by Royal S. Brown, a noted film music. In future, if RCA decides to issue the completeoriginal soundtrack, Brown`s wonderful notes should be included. That would be perfect !critic and author."