The Conversation (Vinyl)

*This is NOT a comic! But you can listen to it while you read comics! Perhaps some Crime comics??

By David Shire. Published by Silva Screen. 

Vinyl LP Record, 1974 (2023 pressing)

Previously released over 20 years ago on CD, David Shire’s captivating soundtrack to The Conversation is reissued in remastered form alongside new artwork and album notes from film music journalist Michael Beek. Francis Ford Coppola’s 1974, tense contemporary thriller, gives The Godfather: Part II a run for its money when it comes to citing the director’s best. The Academy Awards agreed, nominating both for a Best Picture Oscar in its 1974 batch, though the brilliant Corleone sequel would pip The Conversation to the post on the night.

Gene Hackman plays hi-tech wiretapper Harry Caul, a master in his field but away from his job a socially awkward loner. Composer David Shire captures his twilight world with a magnificent score entirely performed on solo piano. The jazz flavour counteracts perfectly alongside Harry’s lonely sax playing in his apartment, his escape from his insidious occupation.

Shire, Coppola’s brother-in-law having married his sister Talia had made his mark on Broadway and Hollywood as a composer, songwriter and arranger. His scores include some of the biggest films of the 1970s including The Taking Of Pelham 123, All The President’s Men and Norma Rae, the latter securing him an Oscar for Best Music, Original Song, It Goes Like It Goes.

A1.Theme From ‘The Conversation’

A2. The End Of The Day

A3. No More Questions / Phoning The Director

A4. Blues For Harry (Combo)

A5. To The Office / The Elevator

A6. Whatever Was Arranged

A7. The Confessional

B1. Amy’s Theme

B2. Dream Sequence

B3. Plumbing Problem

B4. Harry Carried

B5. The Girl In The Limo

B6. Finale And End Credits

B7. Theme From ‘The Conversation’ (Ensemble)