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Rykodisc Records
Music Composed and Conducted by Henry Mancini
Produced by Joe Reisman and Ian Gilchrist
Release Date: 1998
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The main theme to the Pink Panther series of movies may not be the best
theme Henry Mancini ever wrote in his career, but I’m sure it must be the most
popular. In addition, Mancini’s unique talent in the area of comedic scores, makes
this CD just plain fun. It isn’t hard to recall the hilarious moments from the film
during each track.
The whole farce starts off the aforementioned Pink Panther theme. But
unique to this score is the addition of a whole slew of instantly recognizable themes from
other movies which serves as a musical backdrop for the shenanigans going on during the
animated opening credits. Immediately afterwards, we are treated to Mancini’s
lighthearted and enjoyable motif for the bumbling Inspector. While this section is used in
the film, it could conceivably stand alone as a "concert version." Mancini also
struts his stuff as a romantic composer with his love songs, of which Come To Me
(track 7) is hilarious after Tom Jones takes a rest and Peter Sellers (as Clouseau) takes
over for him. The six additional bonus tracks, along with the multi-session format of the
disc which includes the original theatrical trailer, and some nice linear notes make the
Deluxe Edition of this score a must have. ****1/2
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Track Listing
1 - Main Title (2:39)
2 - The Inspector Clouseau Theme (3:12)
3 - The Great Quasimodo Disguise (3:39)
4 - Bier Fest Polka (2:46)
5 - Come to Me (Instrumental) (2:58)
6 - Until You Love Me (2:41)
7 - Come To Me (4:38)
8 - Along Came Omar (2:24)
9 - Until You Love Me (Instrumental) (3:20)
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10 - The Inspector Clouseau Theme (Reprise) (3:12)
11 - The Evil Theme (3:02)
12 - Exodus from the Castle (3:10)
13 - How (0:53)
14 - The Plan/The Snatch (2:14)
15 - Until You Love Me (Alternate Instrumental Version)
(1:25)
16 - The Doomsday Machine (2:57)
17 - Organ Interlude (0:35)
18 - End Credits (1:41) Total Running Time:
47:26 |
