Intrada announces the premiere release of one of Maurice Jarre's most requested scores: the Universal Pictures supernatural drama Resurrection (1980). The score is in pure Jarre tradition, composed for full orchestra. But Jarre's affinity for the American South also manifests in several ways: instrumentation (banjo, steel guitar, dulcimer and especially harmonica are all on display); source music, such as the bluegrass number for the picnic scene; and underscore, all to reconnect our main protagonist to her rural roots. Jarre develops most of his score from four distinct melodies, all of which liner note writer John Takis analyzes in the album's program notes. Listeners will be surprised by the wealth of music they haven't heard before. As Takis writes, "For all the thematic richness and emotional heft of Resurrection’s score, even listeners who have seen the film many times will have experienced a mere portion of what Jarre wrote and recorded. Much of his music was not used in the film, and other cues were either shortened or moved from their intended position."
This release was produced and mastered by Chris Malone, who also mixed the original 24-track sessions that were stored at Universal in perfect condition. This long overdue release of Jarre's magnificent score, some 44 years after the film's release, could not sound better.
The dramatic film, directed by Daniel Petrie, stars Ellen Burstyn as Edna McCauley, a woman who undergoes a profound spiritual transformation after a near-death experience. Following a car accident, Edna discovers she has the ability to heal others, which leads her to grapple with her newfound gift and its implications. As she helps those in need, she faces skepticism, personal struggles and moral dilemmas, ultimately seeking to understand the true meaning of her powers and her place in the world. The film explores themes of faith, healing, and the intersection of the physical and spiritual realms.
