Simon & Garfunkel - The Graduate (OST)

Vinyl 180g, 1 Lp, Album, Pure Analogue Audiophile Mastering | Label: Speakers Corner | Year released 2007 | Genre: Folk Rock | 1 LP, 14 Tracks

Faithful reproduction of the original cover and label

ARTIST: Simon & Garfunkel

ALBUM: The Graduate (OST)

LABEL: Speakers Corner

FORMAT: Vinile 180g, 1 Lp, Album, Pure Analogue Audiophile Mastering

RELEASE DATE: 05/06/2007

FIRST PUBLICATION DATE: 21/01/1968

GENRE: Folk Rock

TRACKS:

Side A

1. "The Sound of Silence" (Remix[a]) Paul Simon Simon & Garfunkel 
2. "The Singleman Party Foxtrot" Dave Grusin Dave Grusin 
3. "Mrs. Robinson" (Version 1) Simon Simon & Garfunkel 
4. "Sunporch Cha-Cha-Cha" Grusin Dave Grusin 
5. "Scarborough Fair/Canticle" (Interlude) Traditional, arranged by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel Simon & Garfunkel 
6. "On the Strip" Grusin Dave Grusin 
7. "April Come She Will" Simon Simon & Garfunkel
8. "The Folks" Grusin Dave Grusin 

Side B

9. "Scarborough Fair/Canticle" (Extended version) Traditional, arranged by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel Simon & Garfunkel 
10. "A Great Effect" Grusin Dave Grusin 
11. "The Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine" (Alternate version) Simon Simon & Garfunkel 
12. "Whew" Grusin Dave Grusin 
13. "Mrs. Robinson" (Version 2) Simon Simon & Garfunkel 
14. "The Sound of Silence" (Alternate version[b]) Simon Simon & Garfunkel 

(Columbia OS 3180) Paul Simon (g, voc); Art Garfunkel (voc), Dave Grusin, a.o. - With his film 'The Graduate', which was awarded an Oscar and five Golden Globes, director Mike Nichols created much more than the erotic initiation story of the newly graduated Benjamin. Not only the script, but also the production methods of the project were truly revolutionary. For the first time ever, the encrusted morality of American high society was attacked by a film, an Alfa Romeo was effectively advertised and never before had a soundtrack been created using hit pop songs. About the music of 'The Graduate' there is not much to say: songs like 'Sounds of Silence', 'Mrs Robinson' and 'Scarborough Fair' have entered the annals of musical culture since they were used in Nichols' film. Listening to the disc offered by Speakers Corner, it is surprising to note how perfectly the various pieces fit the context of the film, just as if they had been written for the various scenes. Certainly, this soundtrack helped the artistic rise of Dustin Hoffman who was playing his first big role at the time, but above all, it was a real launching pad for Simon & Garfunkel who were catapulted to the top of the list of the world's best ballad singers. Listening to 'The Graduate' it is also interesting to note Dave Grusin's great musical ability which, after all the hype generated by this provocative film, has unfortunately fallen into the background. "The Graduate" is an unmissable opportunity to rediscover a great film and a duo that has received numerous Grammy Awards and has been mentioned in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.