Giorgio MoroderMidnight Express (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Label:

Casablanca – NBLP 7114

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo , 28

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Stage & Screen

Style:

Ambient

Tracklist

A1 Chase
SongwriterGiorgio Moroder
8:24
A2 Love's Theme
SongwriterGiorgio Moroder
5:33
A3 (Theme From) Midnight Express
Arranged By [String And Horn]H. Faltermeyer*
SongwriterGiorgio Moroder
4:39
B1 Istanbul Blues (Vocal)
Acoustic Guitar, Electric GuitarPatrick McClure
Arranged ByDavid Castle
BassRick Tierney
Drums, PercussionJerry Sommers
Piano, Electric Piano, Clavinet, VocalsDavid Castle
SongwriterWilliam Hayes
StringsSid Sharp*
3:17
B2 The Wheel
SongwriterGiorgio Moroder
2:24
B3 Istanbul Opening
SongwriterGiorgio Moroder
4:43
B4 Cacaphoney
SongwriterGiorgio Moroder
2:58
B5 (Theme From) Midnight Express (Vocal)
Arranged By [String And Horn]H. Faltermeyer*
SongwriterGiorgio Moroder
VocalsChris Bennett
4:47

Companies, etc.

  • Published ByGold Horizon Music Corp.
  • Published ByRick's Music, Inc.
  • Recorded AtMusicland Studios
  • Recorded AtLarrabee Sound Studios
  • Recorded AtWestlake Audio
  • Recorded AtAllen Zentz Recording
  • Manufactured ByCasablanca Record And Filmworks, Inc.
  • Distributed ByCasablanca Record And Filmworks, Inc.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Casablanca Record And Filmworks, Inc.
  • Copyright ©Columbia Pictures
  • Pressed ByRainbo Records – S-6039
  • Pressed ByRainbo Records – S-6040

Credits

  • Arranged ByH. Faltermeyer*
  • Composed By, ProducerGiorgio Moroder
  • Conductor, Directed ByH. Faltermeyer*
  • Drums, PercussionKeith Forsey
  • ElectronicsH. Faltermeyer*
  • EngineerJ. Koppers*
  • GraphicsGribbitt!
  • Lacquer Cut By [Runout Etching ❀]Brian Gardner
  • Mastered ByAllen Zentz
  • Mixed By [Mixdown]J. Koppers*

Notes

Plant ID: 28

Songs published by Gold Horizon Music Corp. (BMI) except B1 by Rick's Music, Inc./Gold Horizon Music Corp. (BMI), B5 by Gold Horizon Music Corp./ Rick's Music, Inc. (O.P. Ed.Intro/Say Yes Music) (BMI)

Recorded at: Musicland Studio, Munich; Larrabee Sound, Los Angeles; Westlake Audio, Los Angeles; Allen Zentz, Hollywood.

℗ 1978 Casablanca Record and FilmWorks, Inc.
© 1978 Columbia Pictures

Made in U.S.A.

Soundtrack to Alan Parker's 1978 Columbia Pictures movie "Midnight Express" starring Brad Davis, Irene Miracle, John Hurt and Billy Hayes. Produced by Alan Marshall and David Puttnam. Based on a true story of Bill Hayes, from the same titled book by Billy Hayes and William Hoffer. Screenplay by Oliver Stone.

On May 18th, 1978 "Midnight Express" was shown to an audience of world press at the Cannes Film Festival...43 days later the United States and Turkey entered into formal negotiations for the exchange of prisoners.

The movie won 2 oscars in 1979 (Best Writing, Best Music). This was Moroder's first movie score.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): NBLP-7114-AS R-1 AZ [Flower symbol] S-6039
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): NBLP-7114-BS R-2 AZ [Flower symbol] S-6040
  • Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): NBLP 7114 AS
  • Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): NBLP 7114 BS
  • Rights Society: BMI
  • Pressing Plant ID: 28

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Midnight Express (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (LP, Album) Casablanca 9128 018 1978
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Midnight Express (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (LP, Album) Casablanca NB 7043 1978
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  • echauhan1's avatar
    echauhan1
    Edited 5 months ago
    Got this back in 2020,Great to sit back and listen to craftsmanship and musicianship. Way ahead of his time for the 70's and still a standout today! Of course Chase just dominates decades later, love it! Pressing quality is quiet, clear and carries presence.

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