JUSTINE (DELUXE EDITION)

Label: Varese Sarabande VCL 0803 1023
Date: 1969
Tracks: 27
Time = 60:51

Gorgeous original music from George Cukor filming of Lawrence Durrell's JUSTINE gets double play. Limited edition features world premiere of original soundtrack from original stereo session elements, then presents complete original stereo album as re-recorded by composer in 1969 for Monument label. Main theme is haunting melody in minor key, often heard on flute, oboe, accordion, recorder, other exotic colors. Goldsmith writes for strings with emphasis on transparency. High violin treatment of theme is particular highlight. Bouzouki, sitar, tabla bring extra flavor. Unusually melodic, sad-ish music. Knockout!