Essential French Soundtrack composed by Francis Lai for Henri Verneuil’s 1976 crime drama starring Jean-Paul Belmondo.
Far removed from being merely background music, Lai delivers a wonderfully atmospheric score that moves effortlessly between melancholic orchestral themes, elegant cinematic jazz, lush romantic passages and seriously groovy jazz-funk moments.
The main theme immediately sets the mood: sophisticated, nostalgic and slightly dark, with that unmistakable Francis Lai melodic touch. But the real surprise comes from the more rhythmic pieces. “Magic’s Power,” “Number One” and “Jack Pot” bring a completely different dimension to the soundtrack, with funky grooves, stylish arrangements and a distinctly mid-70s European soundtrack feel.
A sought-after French OST and a great one for fans of French funk, jazz-funk, rare groove and 70s cinematic music.
Record is Near Mint (looks clearly unplayed very close to Mint) / Sleeve is Near Mint
