For its first “all-singing, all-dancing” disc, FSM presents the premiere CD release of an underappreciated musical gem from the celebrated “Freed Unit” at M-G-M: The Belle of New York. Producer Arthur Freed was responsible for some of the most popular and successful musicals of all time, including Meet Me in St. Louis, The Harvey Girls and?most famous of all?Singin’ in the Rain.
On the day that production began for Singin’, cameras also started to roll on The Belle of New York, a vehicle for Fred Astaire and Vera-Ellen (with Alice Pearce, Marjorie Main and Keenan Wynn also in the cast). Featuring songs by Harry Warren and Johnny Mercer?a team which, together and separately, was responsible for numerous pages in the Great American Songbook?Belle was light on plot but filled with great tunes, clever lyrics and eye-pleasing dance numbers.
Although the marvelous Warren-Mercer songs are front and center, the film also includes a few instrumental themes by Adolph Deutsch and Conrad Salinger. Deutsch conducted the M-G-M Studio Orchestra and Salinger was the picture’s primary musical arranger, with additional work by Deutsch, Albert Woodbury, Alexander Courage and Maurice DePackh.
This premiere CD release (the program was previously available as a digital download from Turner Classic Movies Music/Rhino Movie Music) features all the musical numbers and a generous amount of underscore, mastered from a variety of high-quality first-generation sources.
CD producer George Feltenstein anchors the 24-page booklet with an essay on the production which reflects both his intimate knowledge of studio history and his infectious enthusiasm for the genre. Frank K. DeWald’s track-by-track commentary sets each song and underscore cue in context. Designer Joe Sikoryak fleshes out the text with colorful film stills, promotional materials and behind-the-scenes photos.
Overshadowed by Singin’, The Belle of New York was nonetheless a cornucopia of talent and professionalism that still delights today with its beautiful score and charming visuals. *Film Score Monthlyより抜粋
予定・ご予約受付中！
トラックリスト
1. Main Title (Outtake)?1:54 2. When I’m Out With the Belle of New York (Extended Version) 2:00 3. Fred Toasts the Girls 1:30 4. The Bachelor Dinner Song 3:22 5. Let a Little Love Come In 2:31 6. Love Is Walking on Air & Intro to Roof Number/Seeing's Believing 5:18 7. Fred Goes to the Mission/Baby Doll 3:49 8. Work Montage/Streetcar 4:05 9. Oops! 5:28 10. I’m Here 0:45 11. Currier and Ives Studio/Thank You, Mr. Currier, Thank You, Mr. Ives/When I’m Out With the Belle of New York 8:27 12. Fred Drinks to the Bride 1:26 13. Fred Misses the Wedding 2:51 14. Naughty but Nice 3:38 15. Naughty but Nice 2:05 16. Baby Doll (Reprise) 0:32 17. Cafe Webber 1 2:44 18. I Wanna Be a Dancin’ Man 4:08 19. Cafe Webber 2 1:01 20. Fight (Outtake) 1:16 21. Finale/End Title 1:40
Total Time: 61:25
Music by Harry Warren Lyrics by Johnny Mercer M-G-M Studio Orchestra Conducted by Adolph Deutsch Additional Music by Adolph Deutsch, Roger Edens, Conrad Salinger and Alexander Courage
フレッド・アステア、ヴェラ=エレンによる息の合った歌とダンスが楽しめるミュージカル映画のサウンドトラック、ハイクオリティのマスターテープから収録で、世界初CDリリース！1200枚限定盤。
トラックリストフレッド・アステアとヴェラ=エレンの息の合った歌とダンスが話題となったミュージカルラブロマンス。社会福祉活動を行う生真面目な娘に恋をしたプレイボーイが、あの手この手で彼女に近づこうとするが…。チャールズ・ウォルターズ監督作。1952年米。
For its first “all-singing, all-dancing” disc, FSM presents the premiere CD release of an underappreciated musical gem from the celebrated “Freed Unit” at M-G-M: The Belle of New York. Producer Arthur Freed was responsible for some of the most popular and successful musicals of all time, including Meet Me in St. Louis, The Harvey Girls and?most famous of all?Singin’ in the Rain.
On the day that production began for Singin’, cameras also started to roll on The Belle of New York, a vehicle for Fred Astaire and Vera-Ellen (with Alice Pearce, Marjorie Main and Keenan Wynn also in the cast). Featuring songs by Harry Warren and Johnny Mercer?a team which, together and separately, was responsible for numerous pages in the Great American Songbook?Belle was light on plot but filled with great tunes, clever lyrics and eye-pleasing dance numbers.
Although the marvelous Warren-Mercer songs are front and center, the film also includes a few instrumental themes by Adolph Deutsch and Conrad Salinger. Deutsch conducted the M-G-M Studio Orchestra and Salinger was the picture’s primary musical arranger, with additional work by Deutsch, Albert Woodbury, Alexander Courage and Maurice DePackh.
This premiere CD release (the program was previously available as a digital download from Turner Classic Movies Music/Rhino Movie Music) features all the musical numbers and a generous amount of underscore, mastered from a variety of high-quality first-generation sources.
CD producer George Feltenstein anchors the 24-page booklet with an essay on the production which reflects both his intimate knowledge of studio history and his infectious enthusiasm for the genre. Frank K. DeWald’s track-by-track commentary sets each song and underscore cue in context. Designer Joe Sikoryak fleshes out the text with colorful film stills, promotional materials and behind-the-scenes photos.
Overshadowed by Singin’, The Belle of New York was nonetheless a cornucopia of talent and professionalism that still delights today with its beautiful score and charming visuals. *Film Score Monthlyより抜粋
予定・ご予約受付中！
1. Main Title (Outtake)?1:54
2. When I’m Out With the Belle of New York (Extended Version) 2:00
3. Fred Toasts the Girls 1:30
4. The Bachelor Dinner Song 3:22
5. Let a Little Love Come In 2:31
6. Love Is Walking on Air & Intro to Roof Number/Seeing's Believing 5:18
7. Fred Goes to the Mission/Baby Doll 3:49
8. Work Montage/Streetcar 4:05
9. Oops! 5:28
10. I’m Here 0:45
11. Currier and Ives Studio/Thank You, Mr. Currier, Thank You, Mr. Ives/When I’m Out With the Belle of New York 8:27
12. Fred Drinks to the Bride 1:26
13. Fred Misses the Wedding 2:51
14. Naughty but Nice 3:38
15. Naughty but Nice 2:05
16. Baby Doll (Reprise) 0:32
17. Cafe Webber 1 2:44
18. I Wanna Be a Dancin’ Man 4:08
19. Cafe Webber 2 1:01
20. Fight (Outtake) 1:16
21. Finale/End Title 1:40
Total Time: 61:25
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
M-G-M Studio Orchestra Conducted by Adolph Deutsch
Additional Music by Adolph Deutsch, Roger Edens, Conrad Salinger and Alexander Courage