Midnight Cowboy: Original Motion Picture Score [Soundtrack]

midnight cowboy: original motion picture score [soundtrack]

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Though perhaps overshadowed by the pop success of Harry Nilsson's rendition of Fred Neil's "Everybody's Talkin'" (and overwhelmed on the album by songs from B.J. Thomas, Elephant's Memory, and even early Warren Zevon), John Barry's elegant title track and handful of cues here still rate as some of his best. Their melodies frequently carried by a mournful solo harmonica, Barry's coolly detached music ironically undercuts the grit and grime of John Schlesinger's Oscar-winning classic. Melodically irresistible, Barry's Midnight Cowboy music further cemented Barry's reputation as one of modern film's greatest composers. --Jerry McCulley

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Midnight Cowboy: Original Motion Picture Score [Soundtrack]

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Toots Thielemans Correction
Just a great piece of work.
Real Favorite
Everybody's Listening?
Midnight Cowboy

Midnight Cowboy: Original Motion Picture Score
John Barry , and Harry Nilsson
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000DQWS
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Everybody's Talkin'
Joe Buck Rides Again
A Famous Myth
Fun City
He Quit Me
Jungle Gym At The Zoo
Midnight Cowboy
Old Man Willow
Florida Fantasy
Tears and Joys
Science Fiction
Everybody's Talkin'

Amazon.com essential recording

Though perhaps overshadowed by the pop success of Harry Nilsson's rendition of Fred Neil's "Everybody's Talkin'" (and overwhelmed on the album by songs from B.J. Thomas, Elephant's Memory, and even early Warren Zevon), John Barry's elegant title track and handful of cues here still rate as some of his best. Their melodies frequently carried by a mournful solo harmonica, Barry's coolly detached music ironically undercuts the grit and grime of John Schlesinger's Oscar-winning classic. Melodically irresistible, Barry's Midnight Cowboy music further cemented Barry's reputation as one of modern film's greatest composers. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Toots Thielemans Correction.......2006-07-07

Though I agree with most of the previous reviews, I was disappointed to see (hear) that Toots Thielemans is not to be found on this recording. He is also not mentioned anywhere on the albums credits.
He was used in the original score for the film, but according to his manager "Toots" was not included on this album.
I would not have purchased this CD if I had known this in advance.

Just a great piece of work........2006-05-22

The soundtrack of Midnight Cowboy is an excellent film score and once again John Barry proved his talent as a film composer, conductor, and musical director. Barry composed some of the tracks and selected some, and arranged them--all to excellent effect. There's not a bad song on the soundtrack from any of the artists that recorded on it, and my only regret is that it's too short at some 37 minutes. I could listen for ever to Toots Thielemans playing the chromatic harmonica with Barry's orchestral backing as he does in 'Joe Buck Rides Again' and the theme for 'Midnight Cowboy'. Simply a great piece of work.

Real Favorite.......2006-01-21

My father bought this film on 16mm back in 1983 and played it every night in the basement. This was my fathers favorite film. The music is so beautiful and emotional. I get tears in my eyes every time I hear the soundtrack. Old Man Willow was one of my favorite songs. Dustin Hoffmans performance is unspeakable. This film is sooooo real life.. They just don't make them like this anymore.

Everybody's Listening?.......2005-09-29

When you hear the opening track you think this is going to be a great album, but then you start skiping track. The reason: Besides Harry Nilsson song of Everybody's Talking and John Barry instrumental the rest are awful. But don't think is a bad album. To listing the wounderful harmonica of Jean Toots Thilemans on Barry's movie theme is worth the album. I feel that Nilsson interpretation of Everybody's Talking with John Barry melody and arragements is a timeless song.

Midnight Cowboy.......2005-08-04

I've had this soundtrack in its original LP form as well as cassette, and now the CD. This disc would be a welcome addition to any serious soundtrack collector's set. The CD works on many levels. Besides Nilsson's famous "Everybody's Talkin," there are hauntingly mellow tracks by British composer John Barry which, on their own, convey the loneliness and vastness of a big city. These tracks blended in seamlessly to the gritty New York City landscape of the film and reinforced the onscreen images. They also make for great listening by themselves. "The Florida Fantasy" segment has a nice comedic calypso beat to it. Rounding out Barry's compositions is the also famous soulful harmonica track, "Midnight Cowboy." Finally, we also get some energetic rock club music of the late 60's psychedelic era by groups such as The Groop, and The Elephants Memory. All in all, this is a highly recommended recording. One of Barry's best.

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